Best Campgrounds near Mounthaven, UT

Mounthaven, Utah provides access to a variety of camping experiences across several nearby recreation areas. Established campgrounds like Spruces in Big Cottonwood Canyon and Granite Flat near Provo offer traditional camping with amenities, while areas like Millcreek Canyon provide backcountry camping opportunities. The region includes both tent-only sites and mixed-use campgrounds that accommodate RVs, with some locations like Jordanelle State Park featuring cabin options. Most developed campgrounds sit within 45 minutes of Salt Lake City, making them accessible weekend destinations.

Seasonal considerations heavily impact camping availability throughout the area. Many campgrounds operate only from May through mid-October due to mountain snow conditions. "Being that we already live in southern Utah county, this place has become a go to for our family. Only about 45 mins away from Payson," noted one visitor about Payson Lakes. Road quality varies significantly, with some dispersed camping areas requiring high-clearance vehicles. A camper warned about Cascade Springs: "The road is atrocious. Don't come unless you have some serious high clearance 4WD vehicle or you will bottom out and destroy your vehicle." Cell service is generally reliable near established campgrounds but may be limited in backcountry areas. Reservations are strongly recommended for summer weekends, particularly at popular sites like Tanners Flat and Redman Campground.

Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews across the region. Jordanelle State Park offers lake access with full hookup sites, while campgrounds along Big Cottonwood Canyon provide streamside camping. Several visitors mentioned the value of shade trees during summer months, particularly at Lakeside RV Campground where one reviewer appreciated "the incredible tree coverage" that made camping "quite enjoyable for spending time outside on the grounds—even in July." Wildlife viewing opportunities exist throughout the area, with some campgrounds reporting deer sightings. Mosquitoes can be problematic near water, especially at Jordanelle where one camper reported being "covered in hundreds of bites." Noise levels vary significantly, with campgrounds closer to highways experiencing more traffic sound than those tucked deeper into canyons or forest areas.

Best Camping Sites Near Mounthaven, Utah (277)

    1. Spruces - Big Cottonwood

    33 Reviews
    Mounthaven, UT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $346 / night

    "Bathrooms always close by, no showers. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit. If you’re lucky, you can get a site close to the creek. Nice, cool nights in the summer."

    "Right up Big Cottonwood Canyon, this campground has the advantage of being up the canyon so you feel far away from the city, but close enough that you could go on a work night and still make it to the"

    2. Granite Flat (utah)

    38 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $358 / night

    "Tucked in very back. Long ways to walk from car. Water spout next to car area. Will be sharing parking with 2 other sites. 2 lakes nearby. Fire pit with grill gate. Shaded area."

    "Utah is such an amazing place to visit for the outdoors. My family and I come here once a year because we love hiking and being in the outdoors."

    3. Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park

    38 Reviews
    Park City, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 649-9540

    $35 - $50 / night

    "This isn't the prettiest lake. It is nice and big, but since it is one of the closest to Utah Valley and Salt Lake Valley, it gets a lot of traffic."

    "We stayed at the "McHenry" campground in a spot right next to a creek. The traffic noise was a bit prevalent during the day because it's close to the highway. Great tent pad."

    4. Tanners Flat

    19 Reviews
    Snowbird, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $217 / night

    "It was quiet, tucked away from anyone.  Didn't really see anyone for the three days we are there.  Our site was next to the river, which really helped drown out all other sounds! "

    "We had site 11 close to the bathroom and in a flat, sunny clearing surrounded by trees. You could hear the nearby road a bit and see the mountains a little bit."

    5. Redman Campground

    15 Reviews
    Brighton, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $217 / night

    "This is super close to my favorite mountain bike ride in Northern Utah - The Wasatch Crest Trail. As you can tell in the pictures, this area is very lush and rich with pine trees."

    "The campsites are clean, the bathrooms are exceptionally clean with flushing toilets, you are a walk or hike away from Brighton and immersed in some of the most beautiful mountains around."

    6. Salt Lake City KOA

    43 Reviews
    Salt Lake City, UT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 328-0224

    $50 - $189 / night

    "I had the wonderful opportunity to stay the night at Salt Lake City KOA!"

    "We wanted to explore Salt Lake City so decided to stay at this downtown KOA. It is a large and crowded RV park but right on a Transit line (UTA light rail Trax) and biking distance to downtown."

    7. Little Mill

    21 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $229 / night

    "We got a site with access to the river which my kids really enjoyed. There was a fun giant "sliding rock" in the area to climb on. Lots of trees for hammocks."

    "The site we stayed at had many trees around to hang hammocks and also eat and picnic in the shade. There are brand new camp fires in all sites."

    8. Pine Creek Campground — Wasatch Mountain State Park

    14 Reviews
    Midway, UT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 654-3961

    $45 - $90 / night

    "Close to fishing pond, play area for kids, beautiful golf courses, hikes, Midway/Heber cities, fishing rivers and beautiful drives up the mountains for more exploring."

    "Eventually was able to get the camphost to y’all to the folks next to us. Otherwise beautiful and super convenient. Would return again"

    9. Albion Basin

    8 Reviews
    Alta, UT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 999-2103

    $28 - $80 / night

    "Campground Review: An absolutely amazing campground that sits at the very top of Little Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City. "

    "This campground located at the top of little cottonwood canyon is a great relief from the city. But the city is close by, and so are the crowds."

    10. Park City RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Park City, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 260-4267

    "The location of these grounds is money. You have direct access to the bike path that leads directly into Old Town Park City and links you with lots of other trails."

    "Convenient location right off of hwy 80! Thought there would be highway noise, but we were far away enough not to hear it. Clean bathrooms."

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Recent Reviews near Mounthaven, UT

1473 Reviews of 277 Mounthaven Campgrounds


  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2025

    Miner's Canyon Dispersed

    Beautiful Area, But

    Close to civilization but far enough to get a healthy dose of quiet darkness. The campsites are drive-in and a decent size, far apart from each other, but keep your eyes peeled for deep potholes and broken glass. The few times we’ve stayed here we’ve enjoyed ourselves, but this seems to be a very popular spot; on several occasions we’ve made the 1+ hour drive out here, only to find every single spot taken. It appears that the same campers are out here frequently, and for long periods of time. Would be nice if people would limit their own stays for the consideration of others to enjoy this area as well, instead of treating it like their own personal property.

  • Elise A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Soapstone Basin Dispersed Camping

    Soapstone Basin, Uinta Mountains – A Wild, Beautiful Reminder of Respect for the Land

    We escaped the chaos of a music festival and ran straight into the mountains—landing at Soapstone Basin for one unforgettable night. We didn’t realize a storm was closing in until the clouds surrounded us. You can reach the area without four-wheel drive if roads are dry, but if weather’s coming, trust me—bring it.

    The views are unreal, and the quiet is almost otherworldly. This is hunting land, so you’ll occasionally hear distant gunfire, but safety rules are well respected. We had a storm roll through—trees cracked all night, rain turned to snow, and we woke up under 3–4 inches of it. Freezing, beautiful, and absolutely still.

    There is absolutely no service out here, so plan ahead—know the weather, download maps, and bring a way to communicate in an emergency. We were likely the only tent campers in sight—everyone else had trailers or ATVs—but with experience and good gear, tent camping here is magic. A tree-clearing crew passed through the next morning, another reminder of how well this land is cared for.

    Places like Soapstone are a privilege. They feel sacred, untouched, and peaceful. If you come, honor it—keep it clean, quiet, and respectful. That’s exactly how we found it, and that’s exactly how it should stay.

  • Bill B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Century RV Park

    Friendly and helpful staff

    Convenient and reasonable. They closed the swimming pool and spa for the winter. The shower was clean.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Springville / Provo KOA Holiday

    KOA

    Well it's your topical RV resort. It doesn't have a fire ring and it's by train tracks and a freeway. Also, your packed in like sardines. However, it will do for overnight. I have to say it is clean and kept up well. But if you're into private camping with space, this isn't for you.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Fox Den Campground — Deer Creek State Park

    Beautiful uncrowded campground

    We stopped here after leaving Salt Lake City. It is mid October so the campground is mostly empty. We were able to get our pick of sites. Beautiful views of water and the mountains. Super nice bathrooms that look brand new. Not much hiking right here but close enough to the Alpine Loop to Sundance with hiking along the way. Not far from a bike path along the Provo River. Only a few minutes into Midway with many restaurants to choose from.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Salt Lake City KOA

    Urban campground convenient to SLC

    We wanted to explore Salt Lake City so decided to stay at this downtown KOA. It is a large and crowded RV park but right on a Transit line (UTA light rail Trax) and biking distance to downtown. The facilities are older but clean. Standard Holiday amenities like pool, dog park, dog wash, basketball court. We’d stay again if I wanted to be close to downtown.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Valley View RV Resort

    Newer place with some nice ammenities

    Nice RV Resort with many amenities including pool, hot tub, outdoor fire pit, pickleball courts. Friendly staff. Laundry machines are limited given the size of the park. Also showers are inexplicably small. Bathrooms with toilet, sink, shower are adequate size but the showers are quite small (and I am not a large person). Paved sites but not level. I’d stay again but perhaps do my laundry somewhere else on the way in.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    Beautiful remote campground

    The positives: a beautiful remote spot with huge spaces between campsites. Gorgeous views of the Great Salt Lake. Right now there is no water on the island due to construction at the visitors center. The visitors center is closed though there is a temporary one. One other detractor is the mosquitoes here. We were out at dusk locking our bikes and were swarmed by them!! It has been very windy here. Don’t know if that is usual or a temporary weather thing due to remnants of a Pacific hurricane. If you are looking for solitude without backpacking into the mountains the primitive loop at Bridger Bay campground could be your thing. Nice place to bike also if it weren’t for the wind.

  • Claire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Little Mill

    Our favorite place

    Our family adores this location. Great staff, clean toilets, stunning camping areas near the river, some directly on it! Spot 10 was great for our 33ft rig. We will be back Little Mill! Love you


Guide to Mounthaven

Camping near Mounthaven, Utah, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and various campgrounds to suit different needs. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Explore the outdoors: Many campgrounds are close to hiking trails and lakes. For example, at Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park, visitors enjoy water sports and scenic views. One reviewer mentioned, "Clean campground with access to water sports, and very close to Park City."
  • Visit nearby attractions: If you're near Salt Lake City KOA, you can easily access downtown spots. A camper noted, "This place was close to a lot of downtown spots."
  • Enjoy stargazing: Campgrounds like Granite Flat are great for astrophotography. One visitor shared, "Jordanelle State Park is a good place to go for astrophotography if you don't have 4 hours to drive out of the city into the boonies."

What campers like:

  • Shaded sites: Many campers appreciate the mature trees providing shade. At Salt Lake City KOA, one reviewer said, "Pros: Mature trees, shaded sites, pool, game room, outdoor activities."
  • Clean facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Mountain Valley RV Resort remarked, "Everything was clean and so easy to use!"
  • Friendly staff: Good customer service can make a big difference. A camper at Echo Island RV Resort noted, "Roxanne at the desk was awesome."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads or train tracks. A camper at Salt Lake City KOA mentioned, "Sleep was not great with the freight trains blaring through the night."
  • Site proximity: Many campgrounds have sites close together. A visitor at Nunns Park said, "Camp spots are snug but do the job."
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain facilities. A camper at Granite Flat pointed out, "There are plenty of toilets and water spigots with potable water, but no trash receptacles."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. At Mountain Valley RV Resort, one reviewer said, "The park is nice and flat that kids are riding scooters and rollerblading throughout."
  • Plan for noise: If you're sensitive to noise, consider sites further from roads. A camper at Little Mill mentioned, "The road noise was a lot more than I expected."
  • Bring outdoor games: Campgrounds often have open spaces for games. A visitor at Tanners Flat noted, "Good for groups or singles."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Lakeside RV Campground said, "Our spot incredibly tight and the entire camp packed in like sardines."
  • Look for full hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with full hookups. At Echo Island RV Resort, one reviewer mentioned, "Full hookups, trash dumpsters, decent space between RVs."
  • Be aware of local wildlife: Some campgrounds have wildlife nearby. A visitor at Granite Flat noted, "There was a raccoon that woke us up at 3:30 am."

Camping near Mounthaven, Utah, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort. Just remember to check the specifics of each campground to find the best fit for your adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Mounthaven, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Mounthaven, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 277 campgrounds and RV parks near Mounthaven, UT and 66 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Mounthaven, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mounthaven, UT is Spruces - Big Cottonwood with a 4.4-star rating from 33 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mounthaven, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 66 free dispersed camping spots near Mounthaven, UT.