Searching for a tent campsite near Newcastle? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Newcastle campsites are perfect for tent campers.
The Mitt Moody sites range from being tucked away in the hillside to one that overlooks a nearby stream. All items need to be packed in by foot via a short walking trail. Parking is limited to one vehicle per site. The trailhead for the Pine Valley Canal Trail and the Santa Clara River Trail begin from this loop. The Mitt Moody loop offers a more secluded primitive camping experience compared to the other loops in the Pine Valley Recreation Area. Facilities 2 single walk-in tent sites (up to 8 people) 1 double site (up to 16 persons) Drinking water (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Vault toilets No garbage disposal, please pack it out
$19 - $38 / night
Day Trips, Camping, Family Reunions....we host it all!
We’ve got you covered for a quick afternoon excursion, weekend getaway, or even an extended vacation! Our 28 campsites, nestled in our private canyon, will help create the perfect escape from reality. Take a dip in the pool, catch some crawdads in the river, rock climb on our cliffs, or take a relaxing stroll up the canyon.
$25 - $100 / night
13 backcountry campsites located along La Verkin Creek Trail through Zion National Park's Kolob Canyon.
Campsite #1 (Deer Camp) This site is located about two miles from the trailhead in a cottonwood grove at the base of Shuntavi Bluff. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #2 (Ringtail Camp) A private site encircled by trees on the east side of Timber Creek located just prior to the trail leaving this drainage. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #3 (Dry Camp) This waterless camp is on the south side of the trail, half a mile above the creeks with great views of Red Butte. This site has a maximum group size of 6 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #4 (Juniper Camp) This site, surrounded by junipers and cottonwoods, is located a few minutes east of the historical corral and is in clear view of the trail. This site has a maximum group size of 7 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #5 (Neagle Camp) This sandy site offers a little more seclusion about 125 feet north of La Verkin Creek Trail, be aware that ants also like campsite #5 in the summer months. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #6 (Dipper Camp) This sandy site provides plenty of privacy and is on the south side of La Verkin Creek near a small pool. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #7 (Oak Point Camp) Near a spring on the north side of the creek, this site sits above the creek on a promontory among a stand of oaks. This site has a maximum group size of 2 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #8 (Flat Rock Camp) A popular and spacious site on the north side of the creek with a large table/cooking rock. This site has a maximum group size of 12 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #9 (Cross Creek West Camp) A large ponderosa pine with scattered rocks mark this scenic site on the south side of the creek. This site has a maximum group size of 12 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #10 (Bird Camp) Visible from the trail, Bird Camp is located among ponderosas and four large boulders on the south side of the creek. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #11 (Cougar Camp) This site is located on the north side of the creek after the trail junction with Hop Valley. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available for reservations online or on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #12 (Cottonwood Camp) Campers enjoy the cottonwoods and ponderosas that shade this site. This site has a maximum group size of 8 and is available on a walk-up basis.
Campsite #13 (Bear Camp) This isolated site is shaded by maples and box elder trees and is located a short 10 minute walk from Bear Trap Canyon. This site has a maximum group size of 4 and is available on a walk-up basis.
The newly renovated Ebenezer Bryce Campground loop, previously known as the Blue Springs loop is located about 3/4 mile from Pine Valley Reservoir, in a ponderosa pine, pinyon pine and juniper setting. It offers great views of the Pine Valley Mountains. Recreation opportunities include: horseback riding, hiking, fishing, sight-seeing, and wildlife viewing. Nearby trails include: Equestrian Trail, Forsyth Canyon Trail, Browns Trail, Whipple Trail, Pine Valley Canal Trail, and the Santa Clara River Trail. Santa Clara River and the Pine Valley Reservoir are popular fishing spots in the Pine Valley Recreation area. There are showers and cafes in the town of Pine Valley. Facilities 11 campsites (up to 8 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads 3 double sites (up to 16 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads Drinking water (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Vault toilet No garbage disposal, please pack it out
$5 / night
$25 - $35 / night
Guide
This campround is mostly for RV's but there are 6 tent sites, 3 of which sit close to the main road. The bathrooms have flush toilets, sinks and showers. They are well maintained and very clean. Tent campsites have fire rings.
Traveler
We were tent camping at this campground which is the only reason it will not get 5 stars from us. The campground itself is great, especially the bathrooms are surprisingly amazing. And here comes the but: the tent sites are right on the street without much of a barrier (a small wooden fence on one site, but nothing else). Everybody can just walk on the site. The noise is also awful if you're staying there during the main season. If you're staying with a camper you're probably ok.
Traveler
This place is great for RV and Tent camping. There are 2 locations of restrooms and showers. Both have male and female restrooms on oposite sides along with 4 showers on each side. Very clean. Most of the tent sites are shaded they are 35’x16’ they do take your vehicle on the site as well so plan accordingly. Each site has a fire pit with grill and a stand alone grill. Really great place to stay. The Virgin River runs alongside the campsite. It is so close to the National Park as well.
Guide
We stayed here for 4 nights in October 2020 while tent camping. We selected this location because we were working from the road while also exploring National Parks and this met our criteria.
Pros:
-Less than a 30 minute drive to Zion National Park from here
-Great WiFi from the campground and cell service (T-Mobile)- totally possible to work remotely from here
-Nice amenities including a "social hall"- basically a large living room with some couches and tables. We worked from here and felt safe even during COVID because there was literally never anyone else in here.
-Pool if you're interested in that. We didn't use it, but it wasn't that crowded.
-Store is very well stocked. Basically a small grocery story and gifty type items. Prices are not that ridiculous.
-Picnic pavilion/camp kitchen with dishwashing sinks and covered picnic tables
-Bathrooms were updated and had hot showers (though showers have a 7 minute limit)
-Staff was friendly and helpful
-Bathhouse also has laundry (coin operated)
Cons:
-The 4 tent sites are right next to each other basically in a gravel parking lot. This place is really an nice RV park that then seemed to add in the tent area. If you don't want to be right next to your neighbors, you will not like this. That being said, we felt like we were able to be far enough away during COVID.
-There is no shade at the tent sites. The RV sites each seemed to have a tree, but none in the tent area. It would be pretty miserable to site out here during the day. We used the picnic pavilion and the social hall, so were ok.
-Less COVID precautions than I've seen at other campground- e.g. the only sanitizer was outside the store/office- none in the bathhouse, laundry areas, social hall, etc.- high touch places. They did have bottles of cleaning spray out, but no place had paper towels, so that felt pointless honestly.
Overall, if you're looking for amenities, including WiFi, are RV camping, want a good location to Zion, this is a great place and I recommend it. If you're looking for a really great tent site, you won't find it here.
ScoutNice bathrooms and pool but very expensive for tent camping. Limited spots and showers timed.
Guide
Awesome campground tucked in the river valley directly outside of Veyo and 30 minutes outside of St. George! Awesome campground for families with many amenities and activities such as pool, climbing, concessions, showers and more. Drove my Honda Civic in and tent camped for a night while exploring Utah. Campground manager/host was friendly and accommodating.
Guide
Tent camped with an amazing meadow view. Trails from camp to the visitor center and trail heads. Shower and restroom facilities available. Definitely recommend!
Guide
Last stop on our Utah adventures and it was perfect. Had to pay to get in and pay for camping that wasn’t fun but it worked out they did have Full hook ups Available here!!! So thankful to dump from our other adventures We also tent camped next to our rig and it was good for everyone. The water was warm and enjoyable.
Scout
Spacious spots with trees all around. We tent camped. All spots pretty flat. Tables and fire rings at each site. Very short drive to the lake.
ScoutFeet from an extremely busy and noisy intersection under a street light. Only consider this campground for tent camping if absolutely desperate. And, in that case, consider a hotel.
Traveler
We stayed in the tent sites, some of the sites were small. But we had a ton of room
ScoutGreat facility with plenty of amenities. Everything from tent camping all the way to cabins. we go back every year if not twice a year. Located to plenty of outdoor adventures
LegendThis resort is very nice. Pricey, but it offers a lot. It is about 13 miles outside of Zion but they take reservations, other campgrounds nearby did not. The tent sites are right along the river which was wonderful. There is extra parking if you need it right by your tent site. You can play horseshoes, go swimming int he heated pool and use the hot tub. They encourage camp fires and have a gift shop. The showers run for 7 minutes, then you have to wait 5 minutes and then you can run them again, no coins needed. There are picnic benches at the campsites. Really enjoyed this campground.
TravelerPretty packed in tent camping it we were up at sunrise and hiked in to Zion. After 12 hours in the National Park the showers came in handy and campfire finished off a great day.
Scout
This campsite was really nice! They have a gas station by the lodge, and it was perfect for a last minute campsite. We had a gorgeous view of the stars and a site to pitch our tent away from other guests. The lodge employees were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the park. The only downside was that the tent sites are right along SR-9 so you hear all of the traffic and see the lights of passing cars. We paid $34 per night for a tent site, and it was much cheaper and quieter than staying in Springdale by Zion’s main entrance. The drive down through the park to Springdale was breathtaking!
Ranger
I tent camped at Duck Creek in Aug. 2020. It was cool and fresh. I could’ve camped around Kanab but an elk bowhunter in a bar in Alpine AZ recommend Duck Creek instead because Kanab would be hot.
GuideLocated on the East end of Zion National Park. You'll find less traffic and quieter area opposed to the campgrounds located near Springdale, Utah on the south end of the park. Full RV hook-ups, tent sites available as well. Laundry facility to refresh you sweaty & dusty gear. Showers to enjoy after a day of hiking and sight seeing. Short drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
GuideStayed here one night in our camper van. Not a lot of rv spaces (completely full when we showed up late on a Saturday night) so we opted for a tent site which was cheaper anyways and they had plenty of open slots for a Saturday. It probably helped that it was rainy for the tent sites.
Good location, about 5 minutes down the road from Zion's east entrance. And zion is just amazing! Highly recommend taking a few days here!
The grounds have nice showers and restrooms along with coin-op laundry and foosball tables. Decent wifi (writing this review here) and nice couches in lounge area.
And the view is amazing to wake up too here! See photos.
Ranger
The tent sites aren’t sites, they’re just on a medium sized lawn where you have to pick a spot. $33 felt expensive but at least they had showers. Likely a better experience for those in RV’s.
TravelerReasonable price for right next to east entrance to Zion! Great shower facilities and WiFi in main building. No service on site. Lots of sites. Tent sites were pretty and big. Flushing toilet and water near sites.
GuideWe sleep in a tent and you can park your car and pitch at a lower section. We camp in a tent in the bed of our truck and this didn’t work for us but the owner allowed us to switch to an available RV site. The grounds are well maintained and the bathroom and shower is really nice—like new build home nice. Super spacious bathroom and shower but there’s only one. There would be two but one was out of commission. Mostly RV spots but about 5 tent spots. Bring ear plugs as it’s right off a state route that makes a lot of noise. Great customer service and we liked the proximity to Zion and Cedar Breaks.
LegendI was not impressed with this pvt campground. Everything appears rundown, worn out and weedy. The tent sites have old crappy tables that need paint, fire rings are just rocks, some are full of trash. This entire CG is close to the Hwy 9 traffic noise. Tent sites are $40 plus tax!!! Crazy!! RV sites are $54 and many of the RV sites appear to have residents long term. There are some primitive 4x4 tent spots above the main office bldg but I cannot imagine how rough they are. This is the only CG at the east entrance to Zion NP and it needs some investment and serious overhaul maintenance. Their customers are the unfortunate folks that could not get reservations in the Zion NP CGs...the BLM needs to establish a fee CG if this east entrance of Zion is going to be developed.
TravelerPretty typical for an RV Park...lots of people, dogs and trailers. Showers and bathrooms are nice and clean. Not ideal for tent camping cause the sites are very close together and it gets loud in the morning, but if you can’t get a spot inside the park, this is a good option.
GuideIf you can’t snag a spot inside the park this is the next best place to RV or tent camp. Amazing views surround you, clean bathrooms and showers, great spots right by the river if you can grab one. Easy 10 min walk to the park entrance and lots of restaurants nearby.
Legend
All camping spots have a great view of the lake. Some spots are really close. Came in with a 26ft rig and would be a tight fit in the assigned camping spots. Tent camping would have been no issues. Had restrooms and water points throughout site. Had to camp down the road at TE-HA. More rig friendly.
TravelerWhat you would expect from a KOA or RV park. Nice restrooms and showers, ice available and Wi-Fi. We stayed in a tent site in a campervan but it's not really the way to go for tents (while we got a shaded spot they are mostly in the sun and all on dusty dirt).
ScoutAll this place is is a trailer park. It has no charm. Maybe if you have no understanding of what a campground is. The tent sites are just gravel with surrounded by brick walls. No trees no View. You have to be a simpleton to appreciate this.
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