Best Campgrounds near Salem, UT

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Best Camping Sites Near Salem, Utah (218)

    1. Lakeside RV Campground

    23 Reviews
    24 Photos
    123 Saves
    Orem, Utah

    Lakeside RV Campground is a full service, family-owned park offering year-round accommodations. Our campground is the perfect getaway or stop-over for RV travelers. Our location offers the perfect balance of being close to local attractions/conveniences, while enjoying a relaxed country atmosphere at the same time. Thanks to all of you, we are proud to be celebrating 28 years of successful ownership.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $31 - $48 / night

    2. Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area

    25 Reviews
    37 Photos
    381 Saves
    Mapleton, Utah
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed

    3. Nunns Park

    27 Reviews
    54 Photos
    166 Saves
    Aspen Grove, Utah
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    4. Payson Lakes

    17 Reviews
    37 Photos
    273 Saves
    Elk Ridge, Utah

    Overview

    Payson Lakes Campground is a local favorite, located just 12 miles from Payson, Utah. Visitors love the campground for its great fishing and canoeing opportunities, pretty scenery and close proximity to town.

    Recreation

    Payson Lakes offers great canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Powerboats are prohibited.A popular day-use area is located on the shore of Big East Lake, with a small swim beach, picnic tables and flush toilets. A paved nature path begins at the parking area and circles the lake.

    Natural Features

    The campground is nestled in a forest of aspen, fir and pine trees at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The Payson Lakes area is made up of McClelland, Box and Big East Lakes. Summer wildflowers are abundant. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lakes.

    Contact Info

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

    Nearby Attractions

    The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities. The Nebo Loop Scenic Byway stretches 37 miles through high alpine terrain, dense forests and colorful meadows. Devil's Kitchen Geological Area can be found along the loop. It offers a 1/2-mile round-trip trail to interesting red rock hoodoos.

    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
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $305 / night

    5. Granite Flat (utah)

    37 Reviews
    78 Photos
    551 Saves
    Mutual Dell, Utah

    Overview

    Granite Flat Campground is located a short distance up scenic American Fork Canyon, less than a mile from Tibble Fork Reservoir. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.

    Recreation

    Nearby Tibble Fork and Silver Flat Reservoirs offer canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow, brook and brown trout. A portion of the north shore at Tibble Fork is accessible. Both reservoirs are open only to non-motorized watercraft. Scuba divers frequent Tibble Fork's south shore. Hiking and mountain biking trails abound, some beginning at the reservoir and others nearby. The 6-mile Tibble Fork Trail, 2-mile Pine Hollow Trail, 3-mile Mill Canyon Trail and the 15-mile Ridge Trail are all in the vicinity.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated among dense stands of aspen, Douglas fir, spruce and pine trees at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Rugged Wasatch peaks surround the area. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.

    Nearby Attractions

    Timpanogos Cave National Monument is just a few miles down American Fork Canyon, with a rewarding but steep 1.5-mile hike to a guided tour of the spectacular three-room cave system. The trail offers beautiful views of American Fork Canyon. American Fork Creek can be accessed 3 miles south. A favorite among fly-fisherman, the creek has light pressure for stocked rainbow trout. The 20-mile paved Alpine Loop Scenic Byway passes just a few miles from the campground, traveling through alpine canyons, mountain meadows, aspen groves and pine forests, with breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range. This road is not recommended for vehicles over 30 feet in length. Timpanogos and Lone Peak Wilderness Areas are nearby, offering a myriad of additional hiking and biking opportunities.

    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
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $28 - $401 / night

    6. Springville / Provo KOA Holiday

    17 Reviews
    16 Photos
    63 Saves
    Springville, Utah

    The Wasatch Range forms the magnificent mountain backdrop for this KOA just south of Provo. The campground is easy to reach - just minutes off I-15 - and ready to welcome campers with Camping CabinsTent Sites, and paved RV Sites. A large clubhouse can host up to 130 people and has a full kitchen, heat/AC, and big-screen TV. Make new friends around the pool, picnic pavilion, fire pit, game room, or at the campground's special events.

    This KOA offers convenient access to restaurants, shops, a water park, university sports, and the myriad of attractions in the Salt Lake City metro area. Wilderness is right at your doorstep too. Head into the canyons for hiking and four-wheeling. Birders will enjoy spotting cranes, pelicans, and other species passing through this Western migration route. Visit in winter with your skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile to experience Utah's legendary powder snows.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $50 - $300 / night

    7. Utah Lake State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    16 Photos
    116 Saves
    Orem, Utah

    Known as Utah’s largest freshwater lake at roughly 148 sq. miles, Utah Lake camping provides a variety of recreation activities. Utah Lake State Park offers fishing access for channel catfish, walleye, white bass, black bass, and several species of panfish. With an average water temperature of 75 degrees, Utah Lake provides an excellent outlet for swimming, boating, and paddleboarding. The RV campground consists of 31 sites, complete with water and power hookups.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 / night

    8. Miner's Canyon Dispersed

    17 Reviews
    68 Photos
    241 Saves
    Saratoga Springs, Utah
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol

    9. Diamond Fork

    12 Reviews
    45 Photos
    275 Saves
    Mapleton, Utah

    Winter recreation area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    10. Squaw Peak Road Dispersed

    13 Reviews
    63 Photos
    541 Saves
    Provo, Utah
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
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Recent Reviews near Salem, UT

996 Reviews of 218 Salem Campgrounds



Guide to Salem

Camping near Salem, Utah, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking and Exploring: The area is surrounded by stunning trails. Many campers enjoy the nearby Tibble Fork reservoir, which is just a short drive from Granite Flat. One reviewer mentioned, "The drive and location is beautiful. The campground is large and there is a lot of privacy."
  • Water Activities: If you love water sports, Strawberry Bay is a great spot. A visitor shared, "The water is clear and perfect for all water activities. Loop C is within walking distance to the water."
  • Wildlife Watching: Many campers report seeing various wildlife in the area. One camper at Little Mill noted, "I loved sleeping near the creek and hearing the water at night."

What campers like

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful landscapes. A review for Mountain Valley RV Resort highlights, "The scenery from the campground is breathtaking."
  • Clean Facilities: Cleanliness is a big plus for many. A visitor at Nunns Park mentioned, "Great hosts! Clean campgrounds and bathrooms."
  • Privacy: Campers appreciate the feeling of seclusion. One reviewer at Granite Flat said, "Lots of campsites crammed in there but still a feeling of privacy."

What you should know

  • Busy Seasons: Many campgrounds can get crowded, especially during peak season. A camper at Strawberry Bay advised, "It’s FCFS and gets really busy, so arrive early in the morning."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping Area, have few amenities. One visitor noted, "It’s a big field with a bunch of RVs... no one checked the permit for the three days I was there."
  • Road Noise: Be prepared for some noise from nearby roads. A camper at Little Mill mentioned, "The road noise was a lot more than I expected."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots with amenities for kids. One family at Mountain Valley RV Resort enjoyed, "The park is nice and flat that kids are riding scooters and rollerblading throughout."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have activities lined up. A reviewer at Nunns Park said, "Great little secluded access points into the river. Awesome way to cool off."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids. A camper at Granite Flat suggested, "You do hear a lot of UTV traffic, but most people probably used to that by now."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Lakeside RV Campground mentioned, "Our spot incredibly tight and the entire camp packed in like sardines."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need amenities, choose campgrounds with full hookups. One RV traveler at Mountain Valley RV Resort said, "Had 3 different pools/hot tubs and the pools are heated."
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A reviewer at Springville / Provo KOA Holiday noted, "Traffic and train noise is moderate."

Camping around Salem, Utah, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Salem, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Salem, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 218 campgrounds and RV parks near Salem, UT and 55 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Salem, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Salem, UT is Lakeside RV Campground with a 4-star rating from 23 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Salem, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 55 free dispersed camping spots near Salem, UT.

  • What parks are near Salem, UT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Salem, UT that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.