Glamping options near Randolph, Utah range from rustic to luxury accommodations at elevations between 6,000-8,000 feet. The Bear Lake region experiences warm summer days with cool evenings, and winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing. Most glamping facilities operate seasonally from late spring through early autumn with closures during winter months.
What to do
Fishing access: At Little Creek Campground, visitors can enjoy fishing in nearby waters. "This place has lots and lots of places to pull off and camp pretty much to accommodate any group size. Good fishing, good riding and away from everything what's not to love?!" notes reviewer Levi K.
Hiking trails: Trails near Tony Grove Campground offer scenic walks of varying difficulty. "This is such a lovely place to camp. The campsite has many trails going down to the lake. Fir trees are everywhere, and the campground is very clean," reports Jenn.
Wildlife viewing: Early mornings and evenings provide opportunities to spot local wildlife. One visitor at Curtis Creek mentioned, "It's chilly and very pretty around. Nice view of the sunset. There's no cell service." The quiet environment makes wildlife sightings more likely.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Bridger Campground features wooded areas that create natural boundaries. A camper noted, "Great trails and a beautiful river. The double site in the back is my favorite. Very wooded. Campsites have firepit and picnic tables."
Family activities: The Bear Lake/Marina Side KOA Holiday offers organized recreation options. Shane C. shares, "Tons to do for the kids. Pancake breakfast was a nice plus for breakfast. Restaurants are close. Marina was close. Lots of activities for all ages."
Dog-friendly options: Friendship Campground welcomes pets with riverside spaces. Kylee S. writes, "This is a paid campground, but it is in a beautiful canyon with amazing views! We brought our dogs and they loved it. There is a small stream that pools up right by the campsites."
What you should know
Site accessibility: Many campgrounds have limitations for larger vehicles. At Tony Grove Campground, "The road in the campground is tight on some corners for longer rigs. A lot of spots are difficult to back into with a trailer. Small trailers and tents will work best up here."
Seasonal operations: Most glamping facilities in the Randolph area operate only during warmer months. Sunrise Campground has a defined season from "June 10 to September 23," while KOA sites typically run "April 1 to October 15."
Bathroom facilities: Facility quality varies widely between locations. At Sunrise Campground, one visitor reported, "The bathrooms were pretty clean. Cell service was decent." However, another noted at Bear Lake/Marina Side KOA, "Restrooms are not really clean, water of the pool seems to be a bit dirty."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Children need activity options during downtime at camp. A visitor to Conestoga Ranch shared, "Ranch had a variety of accommodations luxury tents, the Joshua tree house, or the covered wagons. The covered wagons are super unique and can sleep up to six."
Water safety: Bear Lake waters can be surprisingly cold even in summer. One camper at Bear Lake State Park noted, "While the sites are uninspiring with very few shade trees, the beach is right there, the sand is nice, and one can wade out quite far in the water to lounge all day."
Activity planning: Schedule morning activities during summer as afternoons can become hot. At KOA, one visitor mentioned there are "activities range from basketball, pickle ball, bounce area, mini golf, shuffle board, sand volleyball, and a pool as well as hot tub."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose sites that accommodate your rig size. At Sunrise Campground, a visitor noted, "This campground is beautiful and the sites are huge! The bathrooms were pretty clean. Cell service was decent."
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds can be challenging. A Friendship Campground visitor mentioned, "The road getting there is bumpy, but doable with a small car. (We brought our Honda Accord)."
Hookup availability: Not all sites offer full RV services. At Sunrise Campground, facilities include "drinking water" and "water hookups" but no electric hookups. Campgrounds with more amenities like Bear Lake/Marina Side KOA provide full-service options for larger RVs.
