Best Tent Camping near Rush Valley, UT

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Best Tent Sites Near Rush Valley, UT (23)

    Camper-submitted photo from Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
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    2. Loop Campground

    2 Reviews
    8 Photos
    24 Saves
    Grantsville, Utah

    Leashed pets are permitted in the campground. It has 12 single sites and 1 double site. There is no water system in this campground will need to bring your own.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Narrows
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    3. Upper Narrows

    1 Review
    11 Photos
    36 Saves
    Grantsville, Utah

    Overview

    Upper Narrows Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails.

    Recreation

    The multi-use Stansbury Front and Medina Flat Trails begin nearby, offering access to the rugged Deseret Peak Wilderness. Willow Creek offers rainbow and brown trout fishing.

    Natural Features

    The remote desert canyon is forested with oak, maple, and juniper trees, which offer partial shade. Willow Creek runs alongside the site.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Toilets

    $18 - $105 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Narrows Campground
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    4. Lower Narrows Campground

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    19 Saves
    Grantsville, Utah

    Leashed pets are permitted in the campground. It has 3 single sites. There is no water system in this campground will need to bring your own.

    • Tents
    • Toilets

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Eagle Mountain
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Eagle Mountain
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Eagle Mountain
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Eagle Mountain

    5. Camp Eagle Mountain

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    21 Saves
    Eagle Mountain, Utah
    • Pets
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Toilets

    $26 - $38 / night

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    7. Red Pine Lake

    7 Reviews
    83 Photos
    378 Saves
    Alta, Utah

    Primitive, backpacking/hiking accessible only

    • Tents
    • Group
    • Alcohol
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    8. Salamander Flat

    8 Reviews
    14 Photos
    408 Saves
    Mutual Dell, Utah

    Salamander Flat trail connects the Timpooneke trail head with the Salamander Flat dispersed camping area and the Pine hollow trail. The trail starts by crossing a stream, then travels through large stands of fir trees, and crosses the road approximately 1 mile from the trailhead. The Salamander Flat dispersed camping sites and Junction with the Willow Hollow trail is .5 miles farther up the trail. From the dispersed sites, it is another .6 miles to the junction with the Pine Hollow trail #047.

    Trail users should be aware of the high level of use that this trail receives, and should expect to see each type of user group on any given day. This trail is subject to a wet trail closure order during the spring and early summer. These closures help to protect and sustain the trail during wet periods. The trail will be signed as closed to all uses except hiking when these closures are in effect.

    Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest outside of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no toilets, no treated water, and no fire grates are provided.

    Camping in dispersed areas on the Forest is allowed for fourteen (14) days in any thirty (30) day consecutive period. Campers must move off Forest after reaching the 14-day limit. The stay limit also applies to all camping equipment (tents, chairs, ATVs, ATV trailers, etc.), even if used by a different person or group. Camping equipment must be removed by the end of the fourteen (14) day stay limit or the equipment may be impounded. Stay limits are implemented to reduce impacts to vegetation and wildlife habitat, as well as provide access to popular campsite areas for other visitors.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed

    $10 / night

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      10. Anderson Park

      2 Reviews
      1 Photo
      53 Saves
      Pleasant Grove, Utah
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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    Recent Tent Reviews in Rush Valley

    604 Reviews of 23 Rush Valley Campgrounds


    • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Mill
      Oct. 25, 2024

      Little Mill

      Comfortable, last minute find

      Clean facilities, but no water or power. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful. Our site was right near the creek, well shaded, and reasonably separated from neighbors. There are hiking trails that lead to climbing walls; we watched one climber struggle for 20 minutes to get past an obstacle. The downside here is the road noise, which could be overwhelming sometimes when motorcyclists, ATVs, or overwound street racers sped by. Access to some amazing scenery in the Wasatch Mountains makes it worth a visit.

    • Steve B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park
      Oct. 25, 2024

      Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

      Great way to the the Great Salt Lake

      Stayed at Bridger Bay Sept 18-19 in one of the sites nearest the water. Great timing as there were virtually no bugs and the water was warm enough to paddle board. Lots of Bison and a Great Horned Owl spend an hour in a tree by our Bean Trailer. Hiking the beach was otherworldly and we will definitely return.

    • UThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Simpson Springs Campground
      Oct. 17, 2024

      Simpson Springs Campground

      Long drive on dirt roads, great for solitude high desert

      Spot#1 Good shade and privacy clean bathrooms. Sheep dogs came through with herd of sheep (make SURE you have your dogs secured so they're not attacked by herding dogs). Beautiful open views of Utah west desert

    • rThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Mountain Dispersed
      Oct. 15, 2024

      Eagle Mountain Dispersed

      Remote but hard to get to

      This is BLM. A couple of different camping sites. Most have fire rings but no water or bathrooms. You will need a 4x4 with high clearance to get up the mountain (the road is rough). There are sites at the bottom of the mountain that you can get an RV or car in but those are crowded and around the shooting range. We had a great time at the top with beautiful views and quiet. Nobody else around. oHV area too.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Great Salt Lake State Park Campground
      Sep. 26, 2024

      Great Salt Lake State Park Campground

      Sunrise on the beach!!!

      We tent camped on the beach and loved it all from the oolitic sand to the absolutely insane sunrise view from the window of the tent! On the north side you see the lake and the south side you see the Rio Tinto smelter it’s a really cool dynamic. We have enjoyed our stay

    • Julie M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground
      Sep. 26, 2024

      Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground

      Lovely spot

      We had one night connected to power and one without and enjoyed both nights. It’s a lovely forested area and the fall colors are just turning. Very friendly gate staff. Highly recommend

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cascade Springs Dispersed Site
      Sep. 22, 2024

      Cascade Springs Dispersed Site

      Great Camping and Off-Roading

      The views are great but the road is definitely washed out. You will need 4WD and high clearance to pass through the washouts and rocks which start near the entrance and go all the way to the top.

    • Christopher P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Granite Flat (utah)
      Sep. 12, 2024

      Granite Flat (utah)

      Nice campground

      Very popular campground. Sites nestled in the trees. Occasional road noise. It is shows as first come first served but somehow people can make reservations ahead of time. We looked for a sign which said OPEN and camped there. Hosts are great.

    • Devin B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Salamander Flat
      Sep. 11, 2024

      Salamander Flat

      It’s a campsite

      After a long day of travel we just wanted to get to any site and camp. This is a national forest so there is technically a park permit required. However, we have an annual park pass and they accept that as well. It is an honor system kind of park permit. They ask you to scan the QR code or pay at the self pay station. $10 for a 3day pass, $20 for a 7 day pass.

      The drive up to this site is winding and the cars seem to be used to driving it because they come around the corners pretty fast. Drive carefully and stay on your side of the road. It site is just after mile marker 17.

      The site is huge! Lots of space for people, cars, RVs and trailers. The road is paved until you turn in and then it’s a regular dirt road.

      The major con in this park in general is the bathrooms are yucky especially at this site.

      This seems to be a local hangout for the youngsters as well. They were not a bother to us however, they were letting loose, having a good time at their site. They left around 11 or so.

      No service with AT&T

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Goshen Road Dispersed Camping
      Sep. 7, 2024

      Goshen Road Dispersed Camping

      Goshen Rd free campsites

      There is one campsite with a sign that says 3 day public camping. It is a huge dirt lot with a few shade trees and creek. About 1/4 mile after this location are 5 more Creekside campsites on the left side of the road ( if coming from Goshen ) they are unmarked. All campsites in this area are on BLM or state land. Please do not overstay your welcome. They have discussed blocking them off due to people staying for way to long and leaving trash.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Redman Campground
      Aug. 28, 2024

      Redman Campground

      Excellent forested campsite for a mid-week stay

      Stopped on a Sunday evening during a westbound cross country journey. Our 20’ van had no issues circling the road to find an open First-come-first-served spot, but would advise not much longer of a rig. We had to figure out the rules for finding and paying for an open spot, but it was all fine. This is a popular campground with many sites reserved far in advance, so last-minute FCFS openings on weekends may be rare.

    • Skylar G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cascade Springs Dispersed Site
      Aug. 22, 2024

      Cascade Springs Dispersed Site

      Best views in Utah?

      I want to start positive and say that the views are some of the best! Mt Tiponogous is in full view and the panoramic views are all great as well. It was only my group that camped up there the night we camped, but a couple people did drive by for some off road action. Speaking of off road action, the road is atrocious. Dont come unless you have some serious high clearance 4wd vehicle or you will bottom out and destroy your vehicle. I’m saying this as someone from Lake City CO who grew up driving the Alpine Loop, the road is BAD!

    • Ben H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Squaw Peak Road Dispersed
      Aug. 17, 2024

      Squaw Peak Road Dispersed

      Bumpy road

      The road leading here is very bumpy. There are two specific spots that are really bad. 4x4 is almost a requirement. I did however see some people make it up in a van so it is possible. The coordinates lead to an open field with a lot of campsites. I would suggest parking in the lot a little further ahead on the left. This road is a popular destination so people ride up and down it a lot. The views are well worth it and there is also some hiking trails around here as well. There are more dispersed camping sites further along this road. I was able to get a very spotty one bar signal of Verizon while near the coordinates.

    • Mindy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Mill
      Aug. 7, 2024

      Little Mill

      Great for short trip

      My family of five enjoyed this campground. We got a site with access to the river which my kids really enjoyed. There was a fun giant "sliding rock" in the area to climb on. Lots of trees for hammocks. Downside is it's right next to a busy highway and picnic areas. Although the campsite has quiet hours, the picnic area across the street stayed loud well past quiet hours. The road noise was a lot more than I expected.. especially at night. Definitely bring ear plugs or plan to stay only a nite or two. We planned on staying three nights, but were so exhausted by lack of sleep we left a day early.

    • mike B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Mill
      Jul. 26, 2024

      Little Mill

      Terrible camp hosts and experience.

      Wish they had negative stars. Terrible camp hosts. Hosts are not what they are. Maybe they had a bad day, maybe they don’t know what they are doing. Whatever was the reasoning for their bad behavior is not acceptable. I’d steer clear of this one. You will not have a good experience. They will badger and control your every move. Belittle and berate. Not shoot straight and take advantage of you. Go somewhere else.

    • K
      Camper-submitted photo from Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park
      Jul. 21, 2024

      Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

      Beautiful Views

      Beautiful views of the lake. Hook ups were really easy to use for the trailer. Bugs were minimal. Bathrooms were very clean. You’ll check in when you enter the park and if you don’t have a reservation, they’ll assign you a spot at the gate and have you pay there.

    • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Salamander Flat
      Jul. 9, 2024

      Salamander Flat

      Utah has the worst system

      All the sites said no reservation, first come first served, but they were all reserved with no campers. Camp host, as usual, nowhere in sight. I've camped in 43 states for decades and Utah is easily the worst state to camp at due to this system of theirs.

      Also the drive up there is about 6 miles of winding hell with idiot children driving so fast I'm surprised there's not a death every day.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Uinta National Forest Hope Campground
      Jul. 6, 2024

      Uinta National Forest Hope Campground

      Spacious and chill

      Found this campground after several dispersed spots in the area were either closed due to weather or already claimed. Campsites were big with privacy and there was almost no one staying here except the camp host and one other camper. Host was super friendly and it was quite nice to have a toilet to utilize!

    • Sabrina G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Ken's Lake Campground
      Jul. 2, 2024

      Ken's Lake Campground

      Grandchildren camping with Oma

      Beautiful area and the kids loved being able to play in the park. Beautiful stars at night. Conveniently located near The Arches National Park

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Intake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
      Jun. 29, 2024

      Intake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest

      Surprisingly beautiful/secluded

      Was worth the slight detour off the highway to have a nice spot while nearing SLC. Intake was a great surprise, creekside, private, and cool rock formations. It’s pretty desolate so it wasn’t my safest-feeling night as a solo traveler, but the specialness was worth it.

    • Chris J.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Dutchman Mine Flats
      Jun. 25, 2024

      Dutchman Mine Flats

      Great for hammocks, a little rough on tents

      There are several 'camp' spots dispersed in this area accessible only during spring-fall when the canyon is open. You cannot car-camp as there is wooden fence blocking off the parking area.

      Unfortunately, the majority of the ground camping is relatively rocky and uneven, but there are some gems. If you're one of the first up, you will be very likely to get a good spot though, especially now with the Tibble Fork access gone from the washout.

    • Lilly A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cascade Springs Dispersed Site
      Jun. 22, 2024

      Cascade Springs Dispersed Site

      Beautiful but not private

      Honestly, the only saving thing about this campsite is how beautiful it is. It truly feels like you are on top of the world. But, there were many downsides and we will not be returning. First, the road to get there was horrible. Don’t go up there unless you’re ready to do some off-roading. Second, the campsite had zero shade — so make sure to bring a canopy of some sort; there are no trees around the site. Third, the campsite is all gravel, so if you have a dog, be careful they don’t burn their paws (it was hot! We had to keep our dog in our man-made shade)! Lastly, at least 20 cars drove through the campsite per day, and this seems to be a spot a lot of people stop and get out and walk around. Then, someone set up camp right next to us! So, if you truly want to primitive camp, where it’s just you and nature, and have privacy, this is not the place to go.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Uinta National Forest Hope Campground
      Jun. 21, 2024

      Uinta National Forest Hope Campground

      Gorgeous and easy

      Needed an easy spot to land after too many hours on the road. I was the only camper that night, so complete privacy. Camp host was kind and diligent too. Beautiful views and great opportunities to hike all around.

    • Conner The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
      Jun. 17, 2024

      Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping

      (Along 196) Endless off road fun and private dispersed

      First of all there is no pull out at the coordinates. In fact it represents just as a reference for the highway road off the 80 highway you go along 196 and there are pull off roads leading to either straight up the side of a mountain or along the valley.

      I parked at lone rock which is basically just a shooting range. You name it they obliterated it with ammo. Oh well I climbed to the top of the lone rock which was pretty epic. Fucking windy night and dusty I hate dust so much. Maybe if I parked down road inside the sagebrush it would have broke the wind. Also lone rock was full of trash :(

      Glad I live in lush Colorado away from these deserts. Except alamoda area I guess.



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      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Rush Valley, UT is Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping with a 3.3-star rating from 8 reviews.

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