Best Tent Camping near Price, UT

Recent Tent Reviews near Price, Utah

300 Reviews of 16 Price Campgrounds

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  Gabriel A.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 26, 2021

  Joes Valley Reservoir

  Good Campground

  I've camped at this campground twice now; once in August of 2020 and once in July of 2021. Both times the experience has been good. The campsite has potable water and vault toilets. Before my two visits, I reserved my sites on recreation.gov. This made the experience hassle-free.

  One thing to note is that although you can tent camp at this site, the majority of campers are those using RVs. I enjoyed my experience tent camping. However, if you are somehow bothered by RVs or excess noise, you might want to find another campground.

  Overall, a good place to stay and I will certainly be back.

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  Jacqueline L.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 22, 2020

  Ponderosa Uinta

  Plenty of shade

  Tent camped here in early August. Appreciated the large shady trees and relatively private camping sites. Great camp host! Well maintained. Would definitely stay here again.

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  Brian N.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 8, 2020

  Old Folks Flat

  Beautiful site.

  Group sites are great for large RVs. Big fire ring area, multiple tables and restrooms with flushing toilets. Most campsites aren’t long enough for RVs over 20ft. Perfect for tent camping.

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  Carrie C.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 23, 2019

  Diamond Fork

  Very clean and super camp host!

  I really loved this campground! And I really love Diamond Fork Hotsprings! I can’t wait to visit again! We camped the Thursday after Labor bad and had the entire campground almost all to ourselves! On Labor Day weekend there wasn’t an empty campsite. Cost is $22 for a single site, $44 for a double. We arrived to camp around 7:30 and pitched our tent then headed up the road a few more miles to the parking area for Diamond Fork (5th water) Hot Springs. I recommend visiting the Hotspring at night in the summer to escape the overwhelming crowds. There were only a handful of people at the springs during our evening visit. The trail to the springs is about 2.4 miles in. We returned to camp around 1 AM and slept soundly in the still, quiet nature. You can hear the stream babble nearby. We slept in and as we were breaking down camp, Marc, the camp host stopped by to se how our visit was and if we needed anything. What a wonderful man! We chatted for quite a while about the area and he offered to give us a tour of the campground in his golf cart. This is a pretty leather campground! 3 separate loops. There are some hike in tent sites but they are set up for dual tents and are priced as such so they are $44 which is quite speedy for a pack in tent site. There is a well maintained nature trail the passes through the campground. There are educational kiosks along the trail. There are multiple restrooms throughout the campground. The 2 I used were very clean considering it was post holiday weekend.
  Each campsite had a fire ring, grill, and a picnic table. Tent sites all offered nice level areas for pitching your tent. You can purchase fire wood from the camp host. This is a great place and I can’t wait to return!

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  Seth K.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 27, 2018

  Rabbit Gulch Campground — Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

  Desert-like but awe inspiring

  This campground, specifically, the tent only part is awe inspiring. You have the ability to camp super close to the lake and the pictures you can take are amazing. The bathrooms are quite spartan at the tent camping only site, but showers and flush toilets are available at the other side of the campground. Watch out for rocks going in, we got a flat.

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  Jessica D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 25, 2023

  Nine Mile Canyon Ranch

  Great Campground!

  Nine Mile Ranch is a great campground outside of Wellington, UT and a good base camp to check out Nine Mile Canyon. They have historic cabins they have used for camping cabins, RV and tent sites. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. Super friendly and knowledgeable camp host. I would definitely stay again!

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 13, 2023

  Buckhorn RV Park and Resort

  Beautiful RV Park & Resort!

  Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this partner on our platform. They offer spacious pull-through RV spots, luxury cabins and Tipis(Teepees), as well as tent sites and a group area for rent. There are bathrooms, showers, and a laundry facility on site. Book your stay with them today and leave your review here!

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  Casey G.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 27, 2023

  Castle Gate RV Park

  A Hidden Gem!

  Castle Gate RV Park is a newly built RV park, with cabins and tent sites available as well! The splash pad is perfect for kiddos! The Book Cliffs make for a beautiful back drop for photos at any angle! Plus this campground is WALKING distance from the adorable town of Helper, UT. Museums, restaurants, shops, art galleries! There are hiking trails galore near by, and OHV trails too! You can take off straight from your campsite!

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  Tate W.

  Guide

  

  May. 28, 2022

  Nine Mile Canyon Ranch

  A Little bit of everything

  The 9 mile Canyon Ranch has a little bit of everything. RV spots, tent camping, cabins. There are clean bathrooms and showers for $3. You can hammock in some spots. Best to call in ahead so they get you a best part with some of the trees.

  Beautiful area. No service but there is Wi-Fi at the house. The lady there was SUPER nice and answered all my questions and was very willing to help and make sure I had a good stay.

  I slept in my Bronco but my spot had a campfire and picnic table. Enjoyed my stay.

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  Dave L.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 16, 2020

  Diamond Fork

  Great campground with a visit from the locals!

  We have stayed here before and remember that it was a great campground. The sites are clean and have concrete around the table and cooking area. The tent site was nestled among the trees and was very nice.

  We did get a visit from the locals. A herd of cattle came through for dinner. They were escorted away from the campground by the host. Right next to the river, there was a trail to hike and an educational trail for the area.

  The pit toilet was available and there was running water next to the site.

  Overall, it was a great stay!

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  Brad B.

  Legend

  

  May. 23, 2019

  Indian Bay Campground — Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

  Great lake to play at.

  This is a great place for a campsite. There is a really nice pavilion and really nice bathrooms with running water and showers. Close to the boat ramp and the views are incredible.  Really nice paths to get you to the beach and the boat ramp.

  Lots of fish in the lake and craw fish. The water is refreshing to swim, water ski, paddle board or any water sport.

  Lots of tent camping spots with great views, Group sites and lots of trailer camping with hook ups and water.

  Lots of bathrooms with running water and also a few pit style outhouses. This campground can get busy in the summer months. They take reservations so that is your best option.

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  Jenny R.

  Legend

  

  May. 13, 2018

  Price Canyon Recreation Area

  Ranger Review: Leatherman Signal Multi-tool at the Price Canyon Campground

  Campground Review: Price Canyon Campground

  I stayed at the Price Canyon campground on my way for a mountain biking weekend in Moab. This campground was at the top of Price Canyon but the access road was right off the highway. It is a single lane switchback road with the last quarter mile being easy dirt road so longer trailers may have a few challenges. It is a mixture of single and group sites all for the same price. There is a nature trail from the campsite (that is also accessible from the day use area) that takes you higher up the canyon. The hike was nice and I would recommend close toed shoes as the second half/ has a section that is pretty steep around large rocks/boulders, and loose dirt. I didn’t do the whole hike made it to the top of the ridge. There is also a picnic/overlook area not far from the campground that had great views of Price Canyon.

  Pros:

  • This campground was $8. Which is the cheapest campground I found (unless it was free dispersed).
  • Tent sites were tucked back off the road and short walks from the parking spots which made them feel more private. You didn’t have to watch your neighbor the whole time. They are pretty standard with a metal fire ring and picnic table. My spot had a few options for tents but I used the larger (or more designated) one. There were sites for trailers/campers where the tables were closer to the parking spots.
  • Typical Forest Service pit toilets that were clean and stocked.

  Overall it was very peaceful and I will definitely be staying here again.

  Cons:

  • No water (or at least there was none when I visited). I visited in May and they hadn’t turned the pipes back on from being shut off for the winter freeze. So be prepared with your own water just in case.

  *Lots of buzzing insects around. The bugs weren’t bad but you could hear the buzzing which was quite annoying.

  • Tent sites are down short trails and not the flattest so if you have mobility issues it could be a challenge (but there were handicapped designated sites available).

  Gear Review: Leatherman Signal Multi-tool

  As a ranger for the Dyrt, I get the opportunity to test out gear from our partners once in a while. I have had the privilege of testing out the Leatherman Signal Multi-tool. First off, this tool is the bomb! It has 19 different functions and will pretty much be the go-to tool for camping or outdoor adventure. It is quite large so not ideal for light weight backpacking but great for car camping or any activity where you are not super concerned about weight. For the most part, it lives in the glove compartment of my car so I will always have it for quick use.

  Pros:

  • Super versatile tool. With 19 different functions/abilities the odds of you being able to complete your task with just this one tool is super high. It has all your basics: knife, saw, pliers, bottle opener and some not so basic: flit/Firestarter, sharpening file, whistle, screwdriver heads, hammer (as well as a boat load of other things)
  • The blades are really easy to access and also lock into place so you don’t have to destroy your fingertips getting the out or putting them away. I can flip out and in the knife with one hand.
  • It comes with a belt carry case. I probably won’t wear it on my belt but the case does protect it (and the other stuff) in my glove compartment from banging around too much.
  • It has become my go to tool for camping and general use because it lives in my car and is easily accessible.

  Cons:

  • It is a multi-tool so it may not work for all situations. Sometimes it may be a little too big or awkward to use where a more specific tool is what is needed. It is good at a lot of things but not amazing at one or two.
  • It is a little bit and heavy so may not be the best backpacking tool but that is a very limited negative.

  Summary: The Signal is one of the best multi-tools I have ever had and just having it with me whenever I am exploring outdoors makes me feel more secure in case something happens.

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  Sarah S.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 31, 2015

  Millsite State Park Campground

  Nice Campground located on reservoir and mouth of Ferron Canyon

  We stayed here twice this summer and really liked it both times. All the tenting campsites are on the Millsite Reservoir but if you go higher than site number 17 you are a bit further from the water. The campground is open, so not totally private, but it was so quiet it didn't really matter. We went for a couple of hikes in the Ferron Canyon which you can walk to, and they have paddle boarding on the reservoir which we didn't have time to do. They don't have typical fire rings on the ground - they are up off the ground. See photo.

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  Marlin B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 29, 2019

  Avintaquin Campground

  Nice find well off the beaten path!

  Decided to camp here at dusk one night. We were headed North of Price to Kamas and the Mirror Lake Byway when we decided to cut a few driving hours off the day and pull in. Very pleased with our choice. Campground was all but empty so we took our pick of good sites. Vaults were clean and sites were spacious. Very quite and peaceful! The perfect tent spot!

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  Jess

  Traveler

  

  May. 9, 2021

  Swinging Bridge Equestrian Campground

  Beautiful 360º Views Next to the San Rafael River

  We stayed this weekend (early May 2021) at the Swinging Bridge South Campground and had a great time. The campground includes:

  • Tent pads at every site
  • Plenty of space to pull up in one's vehicle
  • Accessible unisex pit toilet
  • Picnic tables at every site
  • Metal fire rings

  The cost is $15 per night with a limit to 2 vehicles per site and up to 10 people per site, with half-price discounts for National Parks/Interagency Passes. There are neither trash receptacles on-site nor potable water, so plan to pack in/pack out.

  This dog-friendly BLM campground made a great home base for adventuring in the Buckhorn Wash and Little Grand Canyon overlook area. There was minimal road noise at night, though you can hear neighboring campers since it's a fairly open campground. On our night it was rather windy so plan to bring strong tie-downs for your ground tent if you plan to use the tent pads.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 28, 2023

  White House on the ranch

  Camping near the lake

  Jake from the Dyrt here!  White House on the Ranch has a great spot for you wether you're towing a camper, or looking to setup the tent, and with a lake nearby its perfect for those hot Utah days.  Check them out and make sure to leave a review and some photos on the Dyrt!

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  Michael C.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 29, 2021

  Castle Gate RV Park

  Beautiful Park

  This place is new and they are still adding sites. Between high cliffs on the Price River. I was worried about the train noise…TOTALLY UNFOUNDED worries. I heard the train around 10 pm and then again in the morning. No close crossings so no whistle noise. Their water pressure is outstanding in fact they recommend a pressure regulator on the supply line. The park WiFi was beyond excellent. The staff were also beyond excellent. We got our propane tank filled then escorted to our site. As I said it’s on the Price River. The staff have made a mini park at waters edge. All in all a terrific park. Definitely recommend Castle Gate RV Park 

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  Cecil K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 16, 2022

  Price Canyon Recreation Area

  Nice place to camp while on the road

  Camped here with our tent while passing through on the way to TX. Peaceful and nice star views!

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  Shad G.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 24, 2021

  Mountain View Campground — Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

  Mountain View Camping

  We stayed at the Mountain View campground. I was glad I had a back-in site around the edge of the loop. I loved the view. The pull through sites in the middle were super close together that left little room for slide outs and entry/exit from the trailers unless you were in the end. Each site has a pavilion and fire ring. They don’t allow tents on the grass, but a handful had a tent pad so make sure you check the site listing to determine if it will allow a tent. We had water hookups and access to 20/30/50 electricity. No sewer available in the site, but they do have a dump station. The campsite had a shower building and vault toilet locations around the loop. There were even 3-4 cabins that you could rent (they looked similar to those at a KOA I have seen before). We enjoyed our stay and the temperature was great. Could use more trees. The back in drive way was 60 ft in length.

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  Jason L.

  Guide

  

  May. 7, 2018

  Beach Campground — Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

  Good for early season camping

  The campground isn’t well maintained. In the summer months this campground is way too hot but it’s great for an early season camp out. It’s over priced by a lot but worth it if you’ve just got to get out.

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  Deena R.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 24, 2023

  Castle Gate RV Park

  A must if passing through

  This RV park was such a great stop along our road trip. Our kids enjoyed their time at the playground and splash pad while I knocked out some laundry in their beautiful facility. Bathroom and showers were immaculate and such a nice bonus. Beautiful backdrop of the mountains. I highly recommend this place!!! Bonus: 10% discount for Dyrt members on top of already reasonable price.

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  allison W.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 4, 2022

  Power Plant Campground

  Reservations are confusing

  The information provided on the website very clearly says that same day reservations are not accepted, but in my experience this was the traditional first come first served experience where I could come up same day and they were more than happy to accommodate me. This is a light use campground. Very beautiful and reasonable price at $20/night.

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  Brad B.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 9, 2019

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

  I love this camp ground. Close to awesome fishing and beautiful.

  I have stayed here a couple times. We like campsite #38 because it is a double spot that can fit 3 or more cars or a truck and boat or large RV or trailer. It has a few flat spots for tents, and 2 tables and a nice fire ring. There are also lots of aspen trees that are nice for hanging a hammock in. The double spot is $46 a night and single is $23

  Aspen grove is a beautiful camp site with lots of Aspen trees and in a valley it is a 5 minute walk to the marina of Strawberry. you also can launch a boat at the marina and you are only 5 minutes from the damn, were we caught some 22+ inch cutthrouts and other trout at the damn as well as a few smaller fish.

  We caught around 250 crawfish that we cooked and ate at out camp site that night as well as cooking some steaks as well we had a surf and turf it made for a yummy dinner.

  There is a water spiket at each campsites and bathrooms are close with running water. There is also a big dumpster to get rid of your trash. There is firewood you can purchase from the camp host. The camp host is really friendly and helpful.

  I have stayed here each year in September and there is always spots open. It is better to call ahead because it can fill up. This is a beautiful campsite when the leafs start to change color. This in one of the nicest places to stay in Utah. https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232390

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  Brad B.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 4, 2019

  Dry Canyon

  Primitive camping with lots of hikes.

  This is a nice place to camp. Only about a mile from the fifth water parking lot and a few miles hike from the hot pots. Really good fishing in both the fifth water river and Diamond Fork. The camp sites are first come first serve. They are big sites and can hold a few tents each. Their are nice picnic tables and fire rings a pit style bathroom is available across the river.

  Lots of amazing scenery around. Great hikes, great fishing, amazing places to ride horses, or just amazing views.

  There are lots of trees around for shade and oak brush. I have seen elk, deer, moose, and black bear in this area so bring a camera and don't leave food in your tent.

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  Guillaume S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 13, 2021

  Diamond Campground

  Best of Tent Camping

  We tried Loop A and found a shaded spot just perfect for our tent. It wasn't crowded on a Thursday night but many spots were reserved for the weekend. Amenities included water, pit toilet, and AT&T service.

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  Olivia C.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 2, 2019

  Soldier Creek

  Great Campground

  We stayed for 3 nights here and loved the Campground/area. We had two RVs and a tent and the pull through locations were great. Bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen a campground bathroom be! Firewood was available to purchase, close to the lake.

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  Daniel S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 28, 2022

  Willow Creek Road - Dispersed Site

  Off-the-beaten-path Spot

  This was a great site to stop and pitch my rooftop tent. Not too far up the canyon, and it was very quiet. It is RIGHT next to a mountain bike trail, so expect some early-morning bikers to be coming down.

  Overall, it was a great place to camp.