Best Campgrounds near Mutual Dell, UT

Mutual Dell, Utah sits in a region with diverse camping opportunities ranging from developed campgrounds to dispersed sites in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Granite Flat Campground, located near Provo, provides tent and RV sites with amenities like drinking water and fire rings, while Timpooneke Campground offers a more rustic experience with vault toilets and trash service. Several campgrounds in the area feature water access, with sites near lakes and streams particularly popular during summer months. The proximity to Utah Lake and various mountain reservoirs creates opportunities for both lakeside camping and higher-elevation forest experiences.

Road conditions and seasonal closures significantly impact camping access throughout the region. Many campgrounds operate from May through mid-October, with higher elevation sites opening later in the season. "This campground has many spots! They were all clean and convenient. If you stay on the northern side of the campground, expect to hear cars and trucks through the night," noted one visitor about Lost Creek Campground. Winter conditions make most forest roads impassable, while spring runoff can affect water levels and trail access. Reservations are strongly recommended for developed campgrounds during summer weekends and holidays. Cell service varies considerably, with better coverage in campgrounds closer to Provo and limited or no service in more remote forest locations.

The mountain setting provides distinctive camping experiences with varying levels of privacy and amenities. Campers report high satisfaction with sites featuring water proximity, particularly those along creeks or near lakes. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "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. Great fishery for children and youth, as well as an amazing area for swimming and kayaking." Noise levels vary significantly between campgrounds, with those near highways experiencing more traffic sounds. Shaded sites under mature trees are especially valued during summer months, providing natural cooling when temperatures rise. Wildlife viewing opportunities exist throughout the area, with early morning and evening being optimal times for observation.

Best Camping Sites Near Mutual Dell, Utah (262)

    1. Granite Flat (utah)

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

    $28 - $401 / 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."

    2. Nunns Park

    27 Reviews
    Aspen Grove, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 851-8640

    "The only bad part about this camp site is all the highway noise. It is close to the Provo river and there is lots of shade so that is nice. Great place to have a camp fire and cook some S'mores. "

    "Close in to town, very pretty with Provo river next to it. Bike path and highway noise can be distracting."

    3. Little Mill

    20 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $256 / 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 lake is right up the road and a great place to swim and fish. There is a sliding rock for kids to climb and play on near the camp grounds. So many bike and walking trails."

    4. Spruces - Big Cottonwood

    33 Reviews
    Mounthaven, UT
    13 miles
    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"

    5. Timpooneke

    15 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $205 / night

    "I love how it is near a river. You can hear it at night. It's so nice to get to a cool area out of the hot valley and into the cool scenic back country of Utah county."

    "While there are many campgrounds in Utah that rival it, this one is special because it's such a short drive after work."

    6. Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park

    38 Reviews
    Park City, UT
    17 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."

    7. Tanners Flat

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

    $244 / 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."

    8. Mt. Timpanogos

    12 Reviews
    Aspen Grove, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $31 / night

    "This campground is within 40 minutes of town, but feels like you are far away from your worries. There is a stream that runs thru it and a lot of trees that provide plenty of shade."

    "This area, really all of American Fork Canyon is among the prettiest places in Utah Valley. Go! Camp! Hike Timp!"

    9. Mountain Valley RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Heber, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 657-6100

    $30 - $129 / night

    "Located in beautiful Heber City, Utah. We felt at home as soon as we arrived and were greeted by a nice man on a golf cart who lead us to where we’d be staying."

    "He was helpful and provided wonderful advice for the rest of our trip in Utah (Moab). The sites are a bit close, but the campground was quiet and clean.

    Our girls enjoyed the pool and hot tub."

    10. Lakeside RV Campground

    27 Reviews
    Orem, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 373-5267

    $31 - $48 / night

    "Lakeside was our home for 3 nights while we were in town for Provo’s annual Colonial Festival."

    "You're super close to amenities and anything you could want to see in town, as well as Utah Lake."

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Recent Reviews near Mutual Dell, UT

1333 Reviews of 262 Mutual Dell Campgrounds


  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Echo Island RV Resort

    Great Nite Stay

    Clean, paved shady sites with full hookups. Lots of fun things for kids to do. Friendly staff. Pristine property. The only reason I couldn’t give 5 stars is due to the highway noise, but that made it convenient.

  • Marasha L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Hobble Right Fork Dispersed

    Solid Spot

    Th little nook at the top of the fork provides nice privacy, so felt lucky timing afforded it to me, but ample pull offs along the way ensured there would have been a spot to park. Very busy all along the forest road, though. Lots of cows (and thus manure to drive through some beware if you’re headed toward areas with flies, etc.) The leaves were changing and it was brilliant.

  • a
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Willow Park Campground

    Easy to get to, next to River

    We were able to get a spot next to the Jordan River under a beautiful tree. We brought our 16ft camper and didn’t need to back it in or anything. Spot was decently clean except for a leftover watermelon (which the kids gave to a family of ducks that visited the next morning.)

    Nighttime was quiet after about 10pm. Crickets and some frogs serenaded most of the night. No neighbors on a Thursday night.

    Stunning sunrise—perfect views of Mt. Timp.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2025

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

    Very Nice

    The campground is nice, we stayed in 16 which is at the upper end. No traffic noise other than people going to and from the private property behind. Gold medal fishing water below the dam.

  • sThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Spanish Oaks Campground

    Spanish Fork campsite with view

    Up in the hills, Spanish Oaks campground is not a typical campground. It’s close to a suburban area and there is active development of homes in the immediate area. It’s a very convenient location if you are passing through the area..

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Miner's Canyon Dispersed

    Easy drive and beautiful view

    EDIT: Okay I lied. The bugs have infiltrated my tent. I don’t even know how but they have. I can hear the rest of them outside trying to find a way in. I didn’t even have any lights on. I’m scared and itchy and I hate bugs. Come here to watch the sunset and leave.

    The sites are trashed. I think people live here full time. You can hear generators running at night and occasional gunshots in the distance (shooting range). There’s giant fly swarms all over that you hear buzzing all night. There’s little to no privacy. I should really give it two or three stars but DAMN is it beautiful. Great sunrise and sunset spot right on the water with the mountains in front and behind you. Plenty of spots you can get to with 2WD. I didn’t venture up the hill because it seems a little more unlikely I’d make it, but like I said, plenty of other spots.

  • Allisson G.
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Uinta National Forest Hope Campground

    Great views, lots of Yellowjacket’s

    The yellowjackets were pretty annoying to deal with until after dusk and they’re right back out as soon as it’s light. My husband and I camped at an overlook spot about a mile north of this campground and it was an amazing view, little car activity but lots of yellowjackets. I’d recommend bringing a trap and wear peppermint essential oil to deter

  • Taylor K.
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Tinney Flat

    Great spot!

    There is a sign on the way up that says no dispersed camping, but that’s just for a specific area. A little ways past that it switches back to free dispersed. Nice quiet spot with hardly anyone else! Cute stream and mountain bike track on the way up too.


Guide to Mutual Dell

Dispersed camping sites near Mutual Dell, Utah range from 6,400 to 7,400 feet in elevation with significant temperature variations between day and night. Most forest roads accessing primitive camping areas close during winter months, typically from late October through April, depending on snow conditions. Camping in this area requires preparation for rapidly changing weather patterns, even during summer months.

What to do

Hiking to glacial lakes: Timpooneke Campground provides direct access to trails leading to alpine scenery. "This campground is well maintained and nestled into some nice pine trees in view of the backside of Mount Timpanogos, it is divided into 3 areas, one of which has horse corrals," notes Michael J. The trails from camp lead to several destinations including Scout Falls, approximately 1 mile from the trailhead.

Paddle sports on nearby reservoirs: Granite Flat Campground serves as a base for water activities at nearby Tibble Fork Reservoir. "The area and scenery were gorgeous! The hosts were lovely and helpful. The water was cool and there were tons of people there with paddle boards, canoos, tents, and dogs," reports Ash S. Non-motorized watercraft are permitted on most reservoir areas.

Rock climbing access: Little Mill Campground offers quick access to sport climbing routes. "We've been up this canyon many times before, mostly for climbing. This canyon holds some of the most historic sport routes in America as some of the hardest routes in the country, at the time, were established here in the late 80's and early 90's," explains Alan B. Routes for beginners through advanced climbers are available within a 5-10 minute walk from camp.

What campers like

Proximity to water features: Little Mill Campground offers sites adjacent to American Fork Creek. "We loved Little Mill! It's the perfect campground. It has the smell of pine trees, a babbling brook, and it is just down the road from Timpanogos Cave National Monument," shares Stacy R. Sites nearest to the mountain side provide more distance from road noise.

Quick overnight options: Nunns Park provides convenient camping in Provo Canyon. "Nunns is a great place to go if you don't have time to go look for a spot. It's a quick drive up Provo canyon. The downside it it is close to a bike/running path so if you want to sleep in it might not happen," explains Jonathan Y. Sites include river access, though privacy is limited.

High elevation escapes: The Spruces Campground in Big Cottonwood Canyon sits at higher elevation with cooler temperatures. "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 office the next day," mentions Jenny W. The gate closes late at night, requiring campers to walk in if arriving after hours.

What you should know

Road closures impact access: Mt. Timpanogos campground and surrounding areas have seasonal limitations. "Behind Mount Timp along the 92 passed Sundance and Aspen Grove is a beautiful area full aspen and fir. Plenty of room for dispersed camping. I know it is free for one or two nights. The road to it is closed during winter/spring," reports Helen A. Forest Service typically opens higher elevation roads by late May.

Reservation requirements: Most established campgrounds fill completely during summer weekends. "Book EARLY! This campsite is always full," warns Andrea P. about Granite Flat. Similarly, at Timpooneke, "we only saw 2 with the W designation and everything else had a reserved sign up," reported Stacy D. regarding walk-up availability.

Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects several campgrounds. "My only reason this campground didn't get 5 stars is due to the horrible road noise. I seriously thought I was at a truck stop off the interstate. Honking and racing cars until 3am just ruined it," notes Myrna G. about Little Mill. Sites deeper in campgrounds typically offer more buffer from traffic sounds.

Tips for camping with families

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Tanners Flat Campground offers natural surroundings for wildlife observation. "September/early October gives cooler temperatures and less crowds, and we got to see some lovely fall colors. The camp hosts were excellent as well," says Sara M. Fall months provide better wildlife viewing with fewer crowds.

Swimming areas: Jordanelle State Park provides developed swimming areas with safety features. "Stayed here for a weekend getaway and loved it. Great place close to SLC and park city and for the most part it was surprisingly quiet," reports Angie G. The reservoir offers designated swimming zones separate from boating areas.

On-site activities: Mountain Valley RV Resort contains multiple recreational facilities. "This RV park is by far the nicest park I've ever stayed at. The facilities are very new and always clean, nice big private restrooms with showers, two laundry facilities, two hot tubs and two pools, basketball and other gaming courts," describes Zoe M. Structured activities provide options during inclement weather.

Tips from RVers

Utility connections: Lakeside RV Campground provides full hookups with reliable services. "We enjoyed a one night stay. Pull through sites with grass between. Pool was very nice. Cute little store," says Denise P. Sites include water, electric and sewer connections with level concrete pads.

Height and length restrictions: Forest Service campgrounds have varying size limitations for rigs. "We stayed in a back in spot which was very spacious and we had a good distance from our neighbor," notes Erin A. about Lakeside RV Campground. Mountain roads leading to forest campgrounds often have tight turns and overhead clearance issues.

Weather preparations: Seasonal temperature variations require planning. "If you're looking for a little more privacy from neighbors this may not be your best bet," comments Sydney Z. about Granite Flat. Higher elevation campgrounds experience frost even during summer months, requiring additional heating or cooling equipment depending on season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Mutual Dell, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Mutual Dell, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 262 campgrounds and RV parks near Mutual Dell, UT and 70 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Mutual Dell, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mutual Dell, UT is Granite Flat (utah) with a 4.3-star rating from 38 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mutual Dell, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 70 free dispersed camping spots near Mutual Dell, UT.