Best Tent Camping near Mount Pleasant, UT

Recent Tent Reviews near Mount Pleasant, Utah

383 Reviews of 35 Mount Pleasant Campgrounds

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  Gabriel A.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 26, 2021

  Joes Valley Reservoir

  Good Campground

  I've camped at this campground twice now; once in August of 2020 and once in July of 2021. Both times the experience has been good. The campsite has potable water and vault toilets. Before my two visits, I reserved my sites on recreation.gov. This made the experience hassle-free.

  One thing to note is that although you can tent camp at this site, the majority of campers are those using RVs. I enjoyed my experience tent camping. However, if you are somehow bothered by RVs or excess noise, you might want to find another campground.

  Overall, a good place to stay and I will certainly be back.

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  Jacqueline L.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 22, 2020

  Ponderosa Uinta

  Plenty of shade

  Tent camped here in early August. Appreciated the large shady trees and relatively private camping sites. Great camp host! Well maintained. Would definitely stay here again.

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  Jacob W.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 30, 2021

  Springville / Provo KOA Holiday

  Satisfactory

  I tent camped here in Aug. 2020. It was fine. Close to the interstate, for better or worse. I wanted to camp at the SLC KOA but it was closed to tents then.

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  Cindy E.

  Guide

  

  May. 9, 2021

  North and West Beaches - Yuba State Park

  Hidden Gem

  Utah state recreation area, OHV recreation area along with beach side camping. Year round access. Campground is RV only (I think) beach tent camping along the whole lake, vault toilets around the lake, Occasionally there are trees but mostly not, can get dusty if people are driving thier off road toys. Only 1 vehicle per reservation extra car can be paid for. Nice beautiful, relaxing.

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  Brian N.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 8, 2020

  Old Folks Flat

  Beautiful site.

  Group sites are great for large RVs. Big fire ring area, multiple tables and restrooms with flushing toilets. Most campsites aren’t long enough for RVs over 20ft. Perfect for tent camping.

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  Lori R.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 29, 2020

  Jones High Country RV Park

  Ok if you have RV

  There are not many, if any places in this area to pull in to. We lucked out and found this one after unsuccessfully driving in circles trying to find other parks in the area that apparently don’t exist 🙄. We had a tent, tent sites were not good. I guess if you have a RV, pull in, go inside and shut the door, it’s ok for a night. Friendly owners. Check in was a breeze. $15 for a tent site sounded good to us, we were exhausted 💤. Bathrooms are old and just ok. Seems people don’t know how to flush. There are showers.

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  Alicia F.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 22, 2018

  Eagle View Campground — Yuba State Park

  Oasis

  Beautiful spot to stop on our route. The day we arrived was very windy. The view is serene and it’s very quiet. There are showers and bathrooms. Most campsites have water and electric and there are tent sites with great views of the lake. They have a couple cabins and on site kayak rentals.

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 13, 2023

  Buckhorn RV Park and Resort

  Beautiful RV Park & Resort!

  Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this partner on our platform. They offer spacious pull-through RV spots, luxury cabins and Tipis(Teepees), as well as tent sites and a group area for rent. There are bathrooms, showers, and a laundry facility on site. Book your stay with them today and leave your review here!

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  Carrie C.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 23, 2019

  Diamond Fork

  Very clean and super camp host!

  I really loved this campground! And I really love Diamond Fork Hotsprings! I can’t wait to visit again! We camped the Thursday after Labor bad and had the entire campground almost all to ourselves! On Labor Day weekend there wasn’t an empty campsite. Cost is $22 for a single site, $44 for a double. We arrived to camp around 7:30 and pitched our tent then headed up the road a few more miles to the parking area for Diamond Fork (5th water) Hot Springs. I recommend visiting the Hotspring at night in the summer to escape the overwhelming crowds. There were only a handful of people at the springs during our evening visit. The trail to the springs is about 2.4 miles in. We returned to camp around 1 AM and slept soundly in the still, quiet nature. You can hear the stream babble nearby. We slept in and as we were breaking down camp, Marc, the camp host stopped by to se how our visit was and if we needed anything. What a wonderful man! We chatted for quite a while about the area and he offered to give us a tour of the campground in his golf cart. This is a pretty leather campground! 3 separate loops. There are some hike in tent sites but they are set up for dual tents and are priced as such so they are $44 which is quite speedy for a pack in tent site. There is a well maintained nature trail the passes through the campground. There are educational kiosks along the trail. There are multiple restrooms throughout the campground. The 2 I used were very clean considering it was post holiday weekend.
  Each campsite had a fire ring, grill, and a picnic table. Tent sites all offered nice level areas for pitching your tent. You can purchase fire wood from the camp host. This is a great place and I can’t wait to return!

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  David H.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 28, 2021

  Oasis Campground — Yuba State Park

  Cabin Camping

  We planned to tent camp here, but our friends rented the cabin next to our site and couldn’t make it last minute. So we got the cabin! Great spot. Lake is cool and an easy walk down from the sites. Shade is at a premium, so we were very happy to get the cabin because it was crazy hot. Clean bathrooms with nice showers for rinsing off after splashing in the lake all day.

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  Casey G.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 27, 2023

  Castle Gate RV Park

  A Hidden Gem!

  Castle Gate RV Park is a newly built RV park, with cabins and tent sites available as well! The splash pad is perfect for kiddos! The Book Cliffs make for a beautiful back drop for photos at any angle! Plus this campground is WALKING distance from the adorable town of Helper, UT. Museums, restaurants, shops, art galleries! There are hiking trails galore near by, and OHV trails too! You can take off straight from your campsite!

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  Dave L.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 16, 2020

  Diamond Fork

  Great campground with a visit from the locals!

  We have stayed here before and remember that it was a great campground. The sites are clean and have concrete around the table and cooking area. The tent site was nestled among the trees and was very nice.

  We did get a visit from the locals. A herd of cattle came through for dinner. They were escorted away from the campground by the host. Right next to the river, there was a trail to hike and an educational trail for the area.

  The pit toilet was available and there was running water next to the site.

  Overall, it was a great stay!

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  Sam D.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 15, 2017

  Fishlake National Forest Oak Creek Rec Site

  Oak Creek campground

  Awesome campground at about 8,600’ elevation, has a couple small creeks running through, water and toilets on site as well. Each site has a metal fire ring (crucial for a campfire during burn bans), picnic table, grill, some sites had an extra fire ring and bench seats. It’s nestled on the mountainside surrounded by aspen forests and farm land. Plenty of wildlife in the area, watch for deer and cattle in the road. We had temps dip down into the teens overnight with a dusting of snow in late September, be sure to pack layers. Overall a perfect spot for tent camping, small campers max, no RV parking or hookups. Not too far from Capitol Reef National Park and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Highly recommend staying here and going to Grand Staircase for a hike in the slot canyons.

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  Sarah S.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 31, 2015

  Millsite State Park Campground

  Nice Campground located on reservoir and mouth of Ferron Canyon

  We stayed here twice this summer and really liked it both times. All the tenting campsites are on the Millsite Reservoir but if you go higher than site number 17 you are a bit further from the water. The campground is open, so not totally private, but it was so quiet it didn't really matter. We went for a couple of hikes in the Ferron Canyon which you can walk to, and they have paddle boarding on the reservoir which we didn't have time to do. They don't have typical fire rings on the ground - they are up off the ground. See photo.

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  Jenny R.

  Legend

  

  May. 13, 2018

  Price Canyon Recreation Area

  Ranger Review: Leatherman Signal Multi-tool at the Price Canyon Campground

  Campground Review: Price Canyon Campground

  I stayed at the Price Canyon campground on my way for a mountain biking weekend in Moab. This campground was at the top of Price Canyon but the access road was right off the highway. It is a single lane switchback road with the last quarter mile being easy dirt road so longer trailers may have a few challenges. It is a mixture of single and group sites all for the same price. There is a nature trail from the campsite (that is also accessible from the day use area) that takes you higher up the canyon. The hike was nice and I would recommend close toed shoes as the second half/ has a section that is pretty steep around large rocks/boulders, and loose dirt. I didn’t do the whole hike made it to the top of the ridge. There is also a picnic/overlook area not far from the campground that had great views of Price Canyon.

  Pros:

  • This campground was $8. Which is the cheapest campground I found (unless it was free dispersed).
  • Tent sites were tucked back off the road and short walks from the parking spots which made them feel more private. You didn’t have to watch your neighbor the whole time. They are pretty standard with a metal fire ring and picnic table. My spot had a few options for tents but I used the larger (or more designated) one. There were sites for trailers/campers where the tables were closer to the parking spots.
  • Typical Forest Service pit toilets that were clean and stocked.

  Overall it was very peaceful and I will definitely be staying here again.

  Cons:

  • No water (or at least there was none when I visited). I visited in May and they hadn’t turned the pipes back on from being shut off for the winter freeze. So be prepared with your own water just in case.

  *Lots of buzzing insects around. The bugs weren’t bad but you could hear the buzzing which was quite annoying.

  • Tent sites are down short trails and not the flattest so if you have mobility issues it could be a challenge (but there were handicapped designated sites available).

  Gear Review: Leatherman Signal Multi-tool

  As a ranger for the Dyrt, I get the opportunity to test out gear from our partners once in a while. I have had the privilege of testing out the Leatherman Signal Multi-tool. First off, this tool is the bomb! It has 19 different functions and will pretty much be the go-to tool for camping or outdoor adventure. It is quite large so not ideal for light weight backpacking but great for car camping or any activity where you are not super concerned about weight. For the most part, it lives in the glove compartment of my car so I will always have it for quick use.

  Pros:

  • Super versatile tool. With 19 different functions/abilities the odds of you being able to complete your task with just this one tool is super high. It has all your basics: knife, saw, pliers, bottle opener and some not so basic: flit/Firestarter, sharpening file, whistle, screwdriver heads, hammer (as well as a boat load of other things)
  • The blades are really easy to access and also lock into place so you don’t have to destroy your fingertips getting the out or putting them away. I can flip out and in the knife with one hand.
  • It comes with a belt carry case. I probably won’t wear it on my belt but the case does protect it (and the other stuff) in my glove compartment from banging around too much.
  • It has become my go to tool for camping and general use because it lives in my car and is easily accessible.

  Cons:

  • It is a multi-tool so it may not work for all situations. Sometimes it may be a little too big or awkward to use where a more specific tool is what is needed. It is good at a lot of things but not amazing at one or two.
  • It is a little bit and heavy so may not be the best backpacking tool but that is a very limited negative.

  Summary: The Signal is one of the best multi-tools I have ever had and just having it with me whenever I am exploring outdoors makes me feel more secure in case something happens.

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  Matthew L.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 30, 2020

  Oasis Campground — Yuba State Park

  Great Weekend Getaway

  Awesome first camp of the year. Booked as soon as the state parks opened back up. Place really gave that “middle of nowhere feel”, lake and surrounding area were beautiful. Campsites were simple and bathrooms were nice. Only issue we had was we accidentally booked a site without electric. Could’ve been more clear on website, but also likely a rookie mistake being our first camp in Utah

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  Dennis C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 12, 2023

  Fishlake National Forest Oak Creek Rec Site

  A Hidden Gem

  Traveling east along US-50 "The Loneliest Road in America," we were seeking somewhere to camp after leaving Great Basin National Park. We stumbled upon Oak Creek Recreation Area quite by accident, but such a rewarding accident it turned out to be. It must be the best kept secret in western Utah for camping.

  Oak Creek campground is located four miles east of Oak City, Utah. It is nestled in a canyon in the Fishlake National Forest. We arrived at the campground late afternoon June 5, 2023 and had our choice of ANY campsite - we were the only occupants. We selected site 19, a back-in site at the end of the loop that runs through the campground. The site is less than 100 feet or so from Oak Creek which runs parallel to the campground. The site is level and easily accommodated our 18-foot travel trailer. Using our Senior America the Beautiful pass, the cost per night was $8.00 and worth every penny. In addition to this campsite, there is additional camping further up Oak Creek Canyon Road for tents, RVs, and trailers - access is via a well-maintained dirt road beyond the campground we stayed in.

  Highly recommend this campground for peace and quiet!

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  Michelle B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 20, 2019

  Camp Maple Dell

  Great Camp

  This camp can be rented by camp ground for $150 per night. Multiple tents fit per site. We had 6 tents, and had room for several more. Covered pavillion with three picnic tables connected end to end. Ample area for kitchen set up, nice fire pit, water from pump, shower houses, flushing toilets, port-o-potties also available throught the entire camp. Camp store available during summer months. Great for groups small to large. We enjoyed seeing deer walk through our camp daily. About 15-20 minutes from Payson City.

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  Sariah H.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 5, 2018

  Oasis Campground — Yuba State Park

  A real oasis in the desert

  This campground is really nice. A lot of trees, tent pads and showers. Bathrooms are really clean.

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  Cecil K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 16, 2022

  Price Canyon Recreation Area

  Nice place to camp while on the road

  Camped here with our tent while passing through on the way to TX. Peaceful and nice star views!

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  Michelle B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 20, 2019

  Temple Hill Resort

  RV Park and Campground $25 per site

  RV Park and campground with playground, small pool, gift shop, laundry room,  showers, restrooms, some fire pits, some picnic tables, animals allowed. Camp roads are gravel, lots are small for tents. Each lot is about the size of a single car garage. We could put up two 4 man tents on each  lot. Close to town, but the location of the camp is behind the Temple Hill so you are secluded from the road. Friendly staff. Tightly packed, you can hear a crying baby throught the entire campground.

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  Jeremy W.

  Traveler

  

  May. 17, 2020

  Maple Lake Campground

  One of my favorite places ever!

  Absolutely beautiful setting. Lots of trees if you want to hammock. Plenty of space for tents too. Unreal location, and the lake is beautiful.

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  Brad B.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 4, 2019

  Dry Canyon

  Primitive camping with lots of hikes.

  This is a nice place to camp. Only about a mile from the fifth water parking lot and a few miles hike from the hot pots. Really good fishing in both the fifth water river and Diamond Fork. The camp sites are first come first serve. They are big sites and can hold a few tents each. Their are nice picnic tables and fire rings a pit style bathroom is available across the river.

  Lots of amazing scenery around. Great hikes, great fishing, amazing places to ride horses, or just amazing views.

  There are lots of trees around for shade and oak brush. I have seen elk, deer, moose, and black bear in this area so bring a camera and don't leave food in your tent.

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  Daniel S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 28, 2022

  Willow Creek Road - Dispersed Site

  Off-the-beaten-path Spot

  This was a great site to stop and pitch my rooftop tent. Not too far up the canyon, and it was very quiet. It is RIGHT next to a mountain bike trail, so expect some early-morning bikers to be coming down.

  Overall, it was a great place to camp.

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  Guillaume S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 13, 2021

  Diamond Campground

  Best of Tent Camping

  We tried Loop A and found a shaded spot just perfect for our tent. It wasn't crowded on a Thursday night but many spots were reserved for the weekend. Amenities included water, pit toilet, and AT&T service.

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  randy C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 7, 2021

  Dispersed Sandy Lot

  Basic dispersed site right off road

  There is a fire pit. Access is easy on and off from a gravel road.. Campers, RVs, and people with tents can easily use this site. No facilities.

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  Brad B.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 9, 2019

  Aspen Grove (uinta-wasatch-cache National Forest, Ut)

  I love this camp ground. Close to awesome fishing and beautiful.

  I have stayed here a couple times. We like campsite #38 because it is a double spot that can fit 3 or more cars or a truck and boat or large RV or trailer. It has a few flat spots for tents, and 2 tables and a nice fire ring. There are also lots of aspen trees that are nice for hanging a hammock in. The double spot is $46 a night and single is $23

  Aspen grove is a beautiful camp site with lots of Aspen trees and in a valley it is a 5 minute walk to the marina of Strawberry. you also can launch a boat at the marina and you are only 5 minutes from the damn, were we caught some 22+ inch cutthrouts and other trout at the damn as well as a few smaller fish.

  We caught around 250 crawfish that we cooked and ate at out camp site that night as well as cooking some steaks as well we had a surf and turf it made for a yummy dinner.

  There is a water spiket at each campsites and bathrooms are close with running water. There is also a big dumpster to get rid of your trash. There is firewood you can purchase from the camp host. The camp host is really friendly and helpful.

  I have stayed here each year in September and there is always spots open. It is better to call ahead because it can fill up. This is a beautiful campsite when the leafs start to change color. This in one of the nicest places to stay in Utah. https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232390