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Best Dispersed Camping near North Ogden, UT

57 Reviews

Several free primitive sites exist in the mountains surrounding North Ogden, with Monte Cristo area offering the most established options. Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo features multiple pull-off spots with existing fire rings along Highway 39, accessible by dirt roads. According to one visitor, "There are tons of free sites all up and down the main road," though they caution "if you leave on Friday plan to get there by 3 at the latest" as spots fill quickly.

Middle Fork Conservation Area and Curtis Creek/Arbs Basin provide additional dispersed camping opportunities within a short drive of North Ogden. Most sites accommodate both tents and smaller RVs, though few offer amenities beyond occasional picnic tables. Green Canyon Dispersed Campground, while busier with mountain bikers and ATVs, provides pit toilets and trash collection. Fire restrictions are common during summer months, and permits may be required for some areas. The 14-day camping limit applies throughout the region.

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Best Dispersed Sites Near North Ogden, Utah (21)

    1. Middle Fork Conservation Area

    4 Reviews
    Eden, UT
    11 miles
    Website

    "My family and I were driving through and needed a place to stay for the night. We camped the first night that lot camping was allowed (9/10) so it was quiet and peaceful."

    2. Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo

    8 Reviews
    Eden, UT
    25 miles

    "About 1/4 mile down a dirt road from Hwy 39 is a good single boondocking spot with a great view. Not for large RVs."

    "Two nice boondocking spots just a short drive on a tight dirt road off the highway. The campsite on the right is bigger, the one on the left is very small."

    3. Monte Cristo Pull-off

    1 Review
    Eden, UT
    21 miles

    "Picked a pull-off spot about 10 min up the highway and was really surprised. It went pretty deep and and truly felt like I was away."

    4. Green Canyon Dispersed Campground

    16 Reviews
    North Logan, UT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 755-3620

    "About 15 mins outside of Logan up a beautiful canyon. Headed up around 4pm on a Saturday during Memorial Day weekend so didn’t have high hopes but found a spot with a fire ring almost immediately!"

    "Easy to find by putting the coordinates provided in Google Maps. Came in after dark and easily found a site about 1/4 mile or so up the road. Road is a bit bumpy but nothing major."

    5. East Fork Little Bear River

    1 Review
    Paradise, UT
    18 miles

    6. Bountiful B Dispersed

    3 Reviews
    Bountiful, UT
    28 miles

    "We found a spot that was more of a hill, which made it neat to get around, but the site was LITTERED with spent ammo, broken glass and broken pieces of clay pigeons."

    "There's 4 fire rings around the coords, probably only 3 actual camp sites. The one fire has trails going all around it. If you continue up the mountain, there's more sites at the top."

    7. Curtis Creek / Arbs Basin

    2 Reviews
    Woodruff, UT
    29 miles
    Website

    "Awesome time love the dirt road love love the trees the nature, everything about it basically the hills and country"

    "We stayed here for the night on our rooftop tent. It’s very quiet, barely any people. There’s man made firepits made out of rocks of people who have stayed here. It’s chilly and very pretty around."

    8. Millcreek Canyon Backcountry Camping and Yurts

    8 Reviews
    Mounthaven, UT
    45 miles
    Website

    "You can backpack in and camp anywhere a 1/2 mile from any road like the other nearby canyons. Good trails to approach from are Church fork and Lambs Canyon Trailhead."

    "All the camping is backcountry so you can pick any trail and just make sure that you are 1/2 mile off the road and at least 200 ft from developed ares and water."

    9. Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping

    9 Reviews
    Garden City, UT
    48 miles
    +1 (435) 232-2674

    "You can drive well into Idaho. You can drive for about 1.5 hours up in here and see amazing river meadow mountain views. The views are truly amazing."

    "Amazing location especially because it’s close to bear lake! I heard it’s better in August, but if you camp way further down the mosquitos are absolutely miserable."

    10. Smithfield Dispersed Campsite

    4 Reviews
    Richmond, UT
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 320-8300

    "After you've passed the Smithfield campground there are plenty of spots on both sides of the road where you can pull off and have dispersed camping."

    "Stayed here for two nights, at the end of a dead end road, close to the creek. Real easy place to be."

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  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2020

    Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo

    Boondocking site on a hill

    About 1/4 mile down a dirt road from Hwy 39 is a good single boondocking spot with a great view. Not for large RVs. Our 17 ft trailer with 4x4 was tricky to get into the spot because the loop was so small. Has a fire pit but with fire restrictions we didn’t have a fire. The view is fantastic of hills covered with aspen and fir trees. Quiet but cars can be heard now and then.

    There are many other boondocking spots in this area but this one is a good one.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2023

    Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo

    Beautiful and secluded

    Two nice boondocking spots just a short drive on a tight dirt road off the highway. The campsite on the right is bigger, the one on the left is very small. Very popular for hunters in September, so you'll have lots of people walking right by your camp. The views are beautiful, but it can get quite blustery. We weren't able to have a fire when we stayed there.

  • Steven E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2019

    Green Canyon Dispersed Campground

    Green Canyon Disbursed Campgrounds

    Green Canyon is one of Logan Utahs underrated and overused gems. The canyon itself is open for recreation of various kinds year-round.

    During the summer months when most of us like to go camping, there are between 15 and 25 sites available on a first-come first-serve basis. Some of these are groups sites that can accommodate large gatherings. Most sites have established fire rings, however the overall site condition as well as the condition of the fire ring is sometimes questionable. This is usually due to high volume. This Canyon is also notorious for high school Gatherings, so there is usually a lot of pallet wood burned. You will find on almost every trip Nails screws Staples and broken glass. Beer bottles beer cans and cigarette butts are also pretty common unfortunately. (Wear good shoes!) Aside from questionable condition of the campgrounds, it is easy to get to and free. And relatively close to Logan. So it's easy to see why I get so much use.

    Green Canyon is better known and more happily known for its trail that runs alongside the road. Local residents love this Trail for trail runs, or mountain biking. There are Vault toilets in the parking lot at the bottom, as well as at the very top where Green Canyon meets water shed Canyon.

    In the winter months the road is closed, and is groomed by a local group named Nordic United. They groom it for cross country skiing several times a week and after every good storm. Trail is also used during the winter for snowshoeing, as well as Fat Tire snow biking.

    To top it off in the winter at the top Powder Ridge ski touring also has a yurt you can rent if you are willing to cross country ski or Snowshoe to it. (See separate review).

    Overall Green Canyon only gets 3 out of 5 stars because of its high traffic and high litter volume. Remember to leave no trace and always leave it better than you found it!

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Hobbit 2 Dispersed Site

    A one spot stop

    Didn’t stay, it’s right next to the road maybe for a camper van not for a truck and 30’ camper

  • Lucille W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Green Canyon Dispersed Campground

    Easy Access

    This canyon is within the Cache National Forest. Just outside of Logan, UT. Super easy access to a neat little canyon. My Honda Civic was able to navigate the gravel road far back into the canyon. There are two restrooms - one at the trailhead and one down into the canyon a bit. Several spots with picnic tables. Many pullouts / camping spots with stone fire rings on either side of the road. There were tons of mountain bikers around, as there is a mountain bike / trail running / hiking trail that goes through the canyon as well. Kinda crowded on the weekend. Lots of trucks, razors, and ATVs. BUT the canyon itself is cool and pretty. There is even a cave up on the left coming in and we saw some people bouldering up there. Overall not bad for a free place to stay! Met some super kind folks in there.

  • Janelle K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Middle Fork Conservation Area

    Great spot!

    My family and I were driving through and needed a place to stay for the night. We camped the first night that lot camping was allowed (9/10) so it was quiet and peaceful. It is down a dirt road in a valley surrounded by cattle and deer and elk. Beautiful sunset and moonrise. A local ranger came by to chat and told us it can get busy with local homeless people and drug users, just FYI. But overall we felt completely safe and our neighbors were nice and friendly!

  • johny R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 15, 2025

    Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping

    Amazing mnt views great road

    2wd friendly road for MILES. You can drive well into Idaho. You can drive for about 1.5 hours up in here and see amazing river meadow mountain views. The views are truly amazing. There are nice size and spread out dispersed camping spots along the way. Just make sure you stick to the gravel road as you go up, dont turn off. The road turns to dirt in idaho but is still 2wd safe until you get to a ver clear turn around. Beware of cows! They will be in several sections of the road but are friendly to cars and move out of the way. The sites can be a little buggy but many have direct river access or beaver pond access. If this place had cell signal it would be one of the best spots ever

  • Maddie F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 26, 2025

    Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping

    Great for big groups

    Amazing location especially because it’s close to bear lake!

    I heard it’s better in August, but if you camp way further down the mosquitos are absolutely miserable.

    I went by myself on a Friday afternoon and it was super busy but there were still some spots for just a car right off the side of the road which worked fine for me since I was car camping, but I would be cautious if you aren’t car camping to make sure you show up earlier than I did (6pm).

    Also if you keep driving for maybe 20-30min down the road there’s even more beautiful spots, but it’s pretty rocky so be careful if you don’t trust your car/have low clearance. I got my car stuck in a ditch trying to pull into one of the further spots (10/10 don’t recommend) lol. Bumper is now falling off and I think one of the rocks gave my tire a leak.

  • Ruby W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Green Canyon Dispersed Campground

    Neat Canyon

    Stopped in Logan on our way through Utah. Logan has STUNNING and charming views of mountains and an vast valley. Green Canyon was recommended by a friend. Plenty great dispersed sites for car camping. Tons of little spots along a gravel road. Fire rings and multiple clean bathrooms are available. The sites has a bit of leftover trash and the occasional shard of broken beer bottles. Nothing horrible, but certainly a place where people like to party. Seems to be a highly trafficked location. Cool rock visuals above a majority of the sites. Also tons of trails and mountain bikers. Met some climbers working on a sketch little project on one of the many many boulders. Sounds like there’s some legit stuff farther down the canyon.

Guide to North Ogden

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near North Ogden, Utah, where nature lovers can find serene spots away from the crowds. This area offers a variety of locations perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.

Enjoy Scenic Views While Free Camping Near North Ogden

  • The Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo area is known for its stunning fall foliage, making it an ideal spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.
  • At Curtis Creek / Arbs Basin, campers can enjoy peaceful surroundings with man-made fire pits and breathtaking sunset views, perfect for a quiet evening under the stars.
  • For those seeking a more adventurous experience, the East Fork Little Bear River offers a unique landscape, although camping regulations have changed, so be sure to check local guidelines.

Dispersed Campers Should Check Out Monte Cristo

  • The Monte Cristo Pull-off provides easy access for those looking to set up camp quickly, although it may not have designated sites.
  • Nearby, the Blacksmith Fork area is a great option for those who enjoy a drive-in experience, offering a chance to explore the natural beauty of the region.
  • If you're looking for a spot with more amenities, consider the Green Canyon Dispersed Campground, which features picnic tables and trash disposal, making it a convenient choice for families.

Tips for Free and Dispersed Camping Near North Ogden, Utah

  • Arrive early at popular spots like Hobbit 2 Dispersed Site to secure a good location, especially on weekends when sites fill up quickly.
  • Be prepared for limited facilities; many areas, such as Middle Fork Conservation Area, do not offer drinking water or restrooms, so plan accordingly.
  • Always check for local regulations regarding campfires and waste disposal to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, particularly in areas like Left Hand Fork - Dispersed Site where rules may vary.

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