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Best Cabin Camping near Salt Lake City, UT

352 Reviews

Several state parks and private resorts around Salt Lake City, Utah provide furnished cabins with varying amenities. Mountain Valley RV Resort in Heber City offers cozy cabins with stunning mountain views, complete with heating systems for winter stays. Bridger Bay Campground at Antelope Island State Park features cabin rentals with electricity and water hookups, situated about 45 minutes from Salt Lake City. Most cabins include basic furniture, beds, and electrical outlets, while higher-end options may feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and climate control. "Beautiful and cozy cabin with an absolutely stunning view of Mount Timpanagos. Great access to the nice town of Heber City and just close enough to Salt Lake City, Provo and Park City without feeling stuck in a metropolis," notes Matt T., who stayed at Mountain Valley RV Resort.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location and season. Pet-friendly cabins can be found at several locations including Pony Express RV Resort in North Salt Lake and East Canyon State Park, though policies vary regarding size restrictions and additional fees. Echo Island RV Resort in Coalville provides year-round cabin access with well-maintained facilities. Jordanelle State Park's Hailstone campground operates seasonally from May through September, offering lakeside cabin accommodations. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months when occupancy rates are highest. According to one visitor at Jordanelle State Park, "The state park was great! Very clean and well kept! Also dog friendly, so that was good."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire pits and others providing microwaves, mini-refrigerators, or full kitchenettes. Basic cooking utensils and dishes may be included in some cabin rentals but are not standard across all properties. Dry Hollow Campground at Echo State Park provides cabins with covered pavilions and steel picnic tables for outdoor dining. On-site camp stores at larger resorts like Pony Express and Mountain Valley offer essential supplies, while more remote cabin locations require bringing all necessary provisions. Grocery stores in Heber City, North Salt Lake, and other surrounding communities provide convenient shopping options for cabin guests planning longer stays.

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    1. Pony Express RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    North Salt Lake, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 355-1550

    "Really nice RV resort near Interstate. Pull throughs or back in on paved level sites. Picnic table. FHU. Sites typically close with grass area seperating. No shade or privacy. Narrow interior roads."

    "Very helpful employees, clean and pet friendly. Can see mountains all around you. Great WiFi and good water. Three dog parks and dog washing bay."

    2. Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    49 Reviews
    Hooper, UT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 773-2941

    $20 - $200 / night

    "One of our favorite state parks in Utah is only~45 minutes away from Salt Lake City! There are bison, antelope, deer, and many other animals that call this island home."

    "We booked 3 nights at the park. The drive in is long and the bugs were really bad on the drive in but once we got past the marina, the bugs were gone."

    3. Tanners Flat

    19 Reviews
    Snowbird, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $244 / night

    "Paid sites Easy drive up

    Keep in mind other campers are near but not right by you depending on site."

    "I booked a double site here for the first time, and they are beautiful.  I enjoyed the location, the space, and my whole family did as well! "

    4. Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park

    38 Reviews
    Park City, UT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 649-9540

    $35 - $50 / night

    "Big, clean bathrooms with running water, mirrors, flushing toilets, & hot showers. Gorgeous view of the lake - you can walk right down to the water from your site. Super friendly staff."

    "The state park was great! The campsite was great! Very clean and well kept! Also dog friendly,, so that was good, they had a doggy poop bag station by the the people bathroom!"

    5. Dixie Creek Campground — East Canyon State Park

    11 Reviews
    Echo, UT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 829-6866

    $40 - $200 / night

    "The outside of the loop at Dixie C.G. is electric and water only. The inside of the loop has full hook-ups. 

     All sites have long, sturdy metal tables and a metal cover over a concrete pad."

    "The views were perfect and the lake is active with choice of water fun rentals. The site is standard with a small lawn area and a pavilion. Bathrooms are onsite as well as showers."

    6. Big Rock Campground — East Canyon State Park

    7 Reviews
    Wanship, UT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 829-6866

    $35 - $40 / night

    "Bathroom close and fire pit was large enough to get 15+ people around."

    "Nice paved paths for our kiddos to right their scooters and fun water activities available to the kids for free (water bounce house etc)."

    7. Echo Island RV Resort

    22 Reviews
    Coalville, UT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 903-9265

    $50 - $300 / night

    "The campsites are nicely spaced, good tree cover, green well kept lawn at all sites. Gravel slots, picnic tables and fire pits at each site."

    "This site was very big & the creek surrounded on two sides. It even had 2 picnic tables."

    8. Pine Creek Campground — Wasatch Mountain State Park

    14 Reviews
    Midway, UT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 654-3961

    $45 - $90 / night

    "Clean bathrooms, has warm showers, power at your picnic tables and water at each site."

    "Very clean place with restrooms and showers. The space was huge."

    9. Mountain Valley RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Heber, UT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 657-6100

    $30 - $129 / night

    "Stayed in one of the cabins over the winter. Beautiful and cozy cabin with an absolutely stunning view of Mount Timpanagos."

    "We have stayed at many campgrounds around the country and this is by far the best! Amazing staff, beautiful meticulous clean grounds and facilities, which are plentiful as well."

    10. Dry Hollow Campground — Echo State Park

    11 Reviews
    Coalville, UT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 336-9894

    $40 - $300 / night

    "We are at a spot that is on a cement loop (#1) which was unlevel and it is not next to the lake but closer to the road (which is not too busy) but a view of the lake."

    "Sites are all RV sites with covered picnic tables on concrete patios with electric and water. The campground is a little close to a road, so you can hear it, but it’s still pretty peaceful."

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  • Derek E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2019

    Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park

    Great fishing!!!

    This is a simple site to get to. It’s only an hour from Salt Lake City and provides awesome picnic areas! Fun for the whole family; kids, seniors, pets, etc!

    The fishing is really good too. We catch something every time we go.

    Fully paved area, so no need to worry about clearance or bad conditions.

    Be ready to pay the state park fee tho! $

  • Alan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    Amazing in the Right Season!

    One of our favorite state parks in Utah is only~45 minutes away from Salt Lake City! There are bison, antelope, deer, and many other animals that call this island home. On the west side of the island are extensive muds flats that give you one of the best sunset views in Utah. One of our favorite things to do on the island is hike Frary Peak which is the high point of the island. The top portion of the hike is a rocky scramble, but there are plenty of side trails to beautiful viewpoints during the hike. 

    As for the best season to visit the island, we are partial to winter due to the absolute lack of bugs and stunning contrast of the bison on fresh snow. Our 2nd favorite season is early spring before the bugs come out in full swarm! I wouldn't recommend visiting in late spring or summer as there are swarms of all kinds of biting bugs and the temps can be unbearable.

  • Amanda D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2017

    Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    Land of the swarming mosquitoes and rats

    I attempted to camp at Bridger Bay Campground after driving from Yellowstone NP to Salt Lake City in mid August. It is located on Antelope Island within Antelope Island State Park. Antelope Island is an island located on the Great Salt Lake a few miles from Salt Lake City. I chose this campground because it seemed close to the major routes I was taking back towards California. I arrived after sunset and was happy to make it onto the causeway before they shut the gates. Arriving at the campground I noted that most of the sites were taken by trailers and RVs, which should have been a sign. After finding an open site, I got out of the car to one of the most horribly infested campsites I had ever seen. The air was thick with flies and mosquitoes making it miserable to try and unload and set up. The camp site also had several rats scurry around as I flashed my headlight around. At this point I decided to leave, so I did. I had never left a campsite before due to unsavory conditions, nor have I left one since. I got back in my car and drove back over the causeway. The gate was shut, but thankfully opened to let me out. While I’ve heard pleasant things about the island it may be best visited in a different season or time of day. I thoroughly enjoyed the motel I found. Here is more information about the campground and about the park. I hope to make it back someday to watch the Pronghorns, but will not plan on camping.

  • Mary S.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Tanners Flat

    Good location for exploring Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City

    You really need to know this: No dogs are allowed because this campground is in the Salt Lake City watershed.

    And this: As inviting as the water running through the campground may look, you are not allowed to swim, wade or wash in it.

    One more thing: Gate closes at 10 pm although that didn't stop some partiers at the next site in from us. They partied and left around 11 or so. There was no payment tag on the post. The exit is open but has tire shredders if you enter over them.

    A pleasant surprise at a Forest Service campground: 10 lbs of ice for $2! (There was also the usual bundle of firewood for $6.)

    An unpleasant surprise: Old, dirty bathrooms. I've seen cleaner vault toilets elsewhere than these flush toilets.

    There is no water for now (July 2018) in bathroom sinks or at spigots. The host said something about a pipe issue and water needing to be tested. That covers the amenities other than dumpsters.

    What about the sites? We arrived on a Sunday morning when the host was putting up signs indictating which sites were reserved. We had 3 possible sites among 1 through 19 and grabbed #9, a pull through site with a buffer between the road in the parking/small RV area.

    Sites in the other area (higher numbers) were becoming available, but that area's host said many of the sites were only appropriate for tents.

    Our site #9: There are a few steps down to the picnic table, fire ring and grill plus a separate area to the left for a tent. See photos.

    General site info:

    • Some sites have a concrete pad for the picnic table, etc.

    • Many sites have an area for the tent that is away from the picnic table and concealed from the road.

  • James J.
    Jul. 11, 2022

    Dixie Creek Campground — East Canyon State Park

    A good example of how government campsites should be done

    Overall, the facility is neat and clean for a campground. My visit was at the end of the 4th weekend, so some messes were expected. My campsite was in good shape upon setting up my 30ft trailer. All sites are back-in and mostly flat asphalt. A little rig leveling might be needed. The outside of the loop at Dixie C.G. is electric and water only. The inside of the loop has full hook-ups. 

     All sites have long, sturdy metal tables and a metal cover over a concrete pad. A fire pit was adjacent. Even with fire restrictions almost everywhere else in Utah, wood fires were permitted in the provided pit. Common area toilets are well maintained, containing flush toilets and running water. Most service buildings also contain free showers.

    A one-star deduction is due to the effects of climate change, which is out of the Park's control to an extent. That said, my beef is with maintenance of the beach - a nice beach by the way. It's obvious where the historical water level use to be. Wish I could have seen the reservoir full because it may never happen again. But I digress. I think the park should rake or scrape the beach surface to remove offensive weeds and people's discards. That takes workers, budget and equipment. My guess is our State representatives lack interest to fund state parks for such mediation measures. It would greatly enhance the visual appeal and safety for families at the water's edge.

    Photos of site online @ www.recreation.gov

  • Matt T.
    Apr. 4, 2020

    Mountain Valley RV Resort

    Awesome staff!

    Stayed in one of the cabins over the winter. Beautiful and cozy cabin with an absolutely stunning view of Mount Timpanagos. Great access to the nice town of Heber City and just close enough to Salt Lake City, Provo and Park City without feeling stuck in a metropolis. The cabin and setting were perfect but what really made our stay amazing was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and always willing to help. They always had a friendly smile and gave a wave. Can’t wait to swing by again

  • Katie J.
    May. 22, 2021

    Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park

    Immaculately maintained campground

    We stayed for only one night, but I would come back here in a heartbeat! Big, clean bathrooms with running water, mirrors, flushing toilets, & hot showers. Gorgeous view of the lake - you can walk right down to the water from your site. Super friendly staff. Tent pads are all level and maintained after each camper. Has all the other essentials- clean picnic table, big clean fire pit, and a charcoal grill.

  • joey M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Dixie Creek Campground — East Canyon State Park

    Decent water destination!

    We went during the summer and had a great time. The views were perfect and the lake is active with choice of water fun rentals. The site is standard with a small lawn area and a pavilion. Bathrooms are onsite as well as showers. Pet friendly but need to be on a leash at all times. Great for RV’s as power and water is present on each site.

  • deb K.
    May. 22, 2022

    Mountain Valley RV Resort

    Best RV resort we've stayed in

    If I could give it more stars I would, 5+++++. We have stayed at many campgrounds around the country and this is by far the best! Amazing staff, beautiful meticulous clean grounds and facilities, which are plentiful as well. Huge level concrete sites, with privacy bushes between, awesome hook ups, WiFi and cable. Trash pick up, huge dog parks, which are best we've seen. We have paid twice as much for far less. The scenery from the campground is breathtaking. I am writing this sitting at the heated pool looking at snow covered mountains. The town of Heber is so quaint and nice. 20 min to Provo and BYU, 25 min to Park City, and 50 min to Salt Lake City. We will definitely have to make this place a stop on our next westward trip. LOVE IT HERE.

Guide to Salt Lake City

Cabin camping near Salt Lake City, Utah offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, making it an ideal getaway for nature lovers and families alike.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the convenience of clean facilities and electric hookups at the Pony Express RV Resort, which also features a market and pet-friendly areas.
  • The Echo Island RV Resort boasts beautiful tree-filled sites, two swimming pools, and well-maintained bathrooms and showers.
  • At Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground, campers can enjoy picnic tables and access to water sports, all while surrounded by stunning views.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Experience the beauty of the Great Salt Lake while camping at Bridger Bay Campground, where you can paddleboard and hike along the beach.
  • The Dixie Creek Campground offers excellent fishing opportunities and access to water activities, making it a great choice for families.
  • Explore the scenic trails and enjoy wildlife viewing at Cabins at Watsatch, perfect for hiking and cycling enthusiasts.

Cabins are available at these locations

  • Tanners Flat provides a serene setting with tent and cabin options, ideal for those looking to escape the city while still being close to nature.
  • For a more rustic experience, check out the Echo State Park Campground, which features cabins and easy access to a small lake for fishing and picnicking.
  • The River's Edge at Deer Park offers a charming cabin experience with a beautiful river nearby, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cabin rentals near Salt Lake City?

For exceptional cabin rentals near Salt Lake City, Dixie Creek Campground at East Canyon State Park offers clean facilities with stunning lake views just a short drive from the city. Sites feature level pads, pavilions, and access to water activities. Another excellent option is Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground at Jordanelle State Park, approximately an hour from Salt Lake City. This location boasts beautiful lakeside views, clean bathroom facilities with hot showers, and well-maintained grounds. Both parks provide easy access to outdoor recreation while remaining close enough to the city for convenience. For those seeking more amenities, cabin rentals at state parks typically include electricity, beds, and outdoor picnic areas.

What amenities can I expect in Salt Lake City cabin rentals?

Cabin rentals near Salt Lake City typically offer a range of comfortable amenities. At Mountain Valley RV Resort, cabins feature cozy interiors, stunning mountain views, and access to resort facilities. Most Salt Lake City area cabins provide basic furnishings, heating, and electricity. Higher-end options often include private bathrooms with hot showers, kitchenettes or full kitchens, and outdoor areas with fire pits or grills. Many cabins are situated within campgrounds or resorts that offer additional amenities like flush toilets, picnic areas, and recreational facilities. Some provide Wi-Fi access, while others offer a more disconnected experience. The level of amenities varies significantly between rustic forest service cabins and luxury resort accommodations.

How much do cabin rentals typically cost in Salt Lake City?

Cabin rental prices around Salt Lake City vary based on location, amenities, and season. At Big Rock Campground in East Canyon State Park, basic cabins typically range from $75-100 per night. For more upscale accommodations, Pine Creek Campground at Wasatch Mountain State Park offers cabins with additional amenities that may cost $100-150 nightly. State park cabins generally require an additional day-use fee of $10-15 per vehicle. Luxury cabin rentals at private resorts can range from $150-300+ per night depending on size and amenities. Most locations charge more during peak summer months and weekends, with potential discounts available for weekday or off-season stays. Reservation fees and cleaning charges may apply in addition to the nightly rate.

Are there pet-friendly cabin options in Salt Lake City?

Yes, there are pet-friendly cabin options around Salt Lake City. Cottonwood Campground at Willard Bay State Park welcomes pets, though they must remain on a leash at all times. The campground offers cabins with various amenities including picnic tables, fire pits, and access to toilet facilities. Another option to consider is Bridger Bay Campground at Antelope Island State Park, which is approximately 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and allows pets in designated areas. When booking any pet-friendly cabin, expect to pay an additional pet deposit or fee. Always check specific pet policies before booking, as restrictions regarding breed, size, and number of pets may apply.

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