RV campgrounds near Park Valley, Utah provide overnight options for travelers traversing this desert region at elevations between 4,500-5,200 feet. The area's continental climate produces cold winters and hot summers with limited rainfall throughout the year. During peak summer months, temperatures frequently exceed 90°F during daytime hours while dropping significantly at night.
What to do
Rock climbing adventures: City of Rocks Camp and Climb offers convenient access to nearby climbing areas. "Beautiful scenery. Within walking distance to town and to the entrance to The City of Rocks National Park," notes a visitor. The campground provides both water/power sites and dry camping options for tents.
Stargazing opportunities: Castle Rocks State Park delivers exceptional night sky viewing. "We opened the blinds on the front stargazing window of our Lance. The view was breathtaking!!! It was such a clear night (and so dark in the campground) that we could see hundreds of stars and fell asleep looking at them," shares one camper. The park maintains designated dark sky status.
Explore historic landmarks: Visit pioneer inscriptions on rock formations throughout the region. "Super close to the City of Rocks for exploring and beautiful views," explains one reviewer about City of Rocks RV. The park operates in its second year with continual improvements underway.
What campers like
Private camping spaces: Many RV parks offer separation between sites. At Castle Rocks State Park, "The sites are HUGE and really offer a great deal of privacy and seclusion." Another visitor describes, "All sites were quite nice, many pull-through, and most with shade and lots of privacy."
Clean facilities: Multiple parks maintain well-kept bathrooms and showers. "Very clean PRIVATE showers" at Castle Rocks State Park received positive mentions. Similarly, at Earp & James Hitching Post, visitors appreciate that "The bathroom and shower was clean and well kept."
Level parking areas: RVers consistently highlight the quality of parking surfaces. "Great flat pull through sites with water and electric" at City of Rocks RV makes setup easier. Similarly, Earp & James features "a super level gravel pull through" according to a recent visitor.
What you should know
Seasonal closures impact amenities: Water systems shut down during colder months at several campgrounds. At Castle Rocks State Park, a visitor warns, "Water not yet turned on in the campground so bring your own water if you are coming through early in the season." Similarly, Curlew Campground notes, "Bathrooms are locked and water is turned off after 10/1."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly across the region. At City of Rocks Camp and Climb, "There was no Verizon cell service. Free wifi which was good because there was no Verizon cell service." Another camper at Sublett Campground simply states, "No cell service. Verizon."
Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds requires driving on unpaved surfaces. Sublett Campground sits "almost 40 minutes on the gravel road from I-84. I think its about 11 miles but in some case there were large rocks that an SUV could easily handle but i need to go slow and move some out of the way."
Tips for camping with families
Water play options: Shallow creeks provide safe areas for children. At Bennett Springs, "Our favorite site has a little creek right next to it. Great for kids to play in. There's also a trail that goes along the creek which starts at the bottom most campsite."
Pet-friendly facilities: Many RV parks accommodate four-legged family members. At Earp & James Hitching Post, "The park has a big open field designated as the dog park and the RV park as a whole is very pet friendly."
Consider campsite selection: Some parks allow switching sites upon arrival when better options exist. One visitor to Earp & James explains, "The site we had reserved had a next-door neighbor, but there were several empty sites without direct neighbors and she happily changed our site so we had more breathing room."
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Several parks provide complete services. The Hitching Post in Snowville features full hookups for $30-35 per night. "We got in around 10:30pm and called the number to check in as it says to do on the website. Man was super friendly and it was easy to pay and get in our spot," reports one late-arriving RVer.
EV charging consideration: Some RV campgrounds near Park Valley accommodate electric vehicle needs. At Earp & James, "Campground is well maintained, has 50 amp hookups, and is ok with charging an EV. In fact they offer 6 hours of charging for $25 if not needing to spend the night."
Overnight convenience: Many travelers use these RV parks as stopovers. "Nothing spectacular but we were traveling back home and this worked out perfect for a one nighter. It's nice and clean and has full hookups $35 or $30 if you're military or a veteran," notes one visitor about Earp & James Hitching Post.
