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Best Equestrian Camping near South Salt Lake, UT

251 Reviews

After analyzing the provided data, no specific horse-friendly camping options are identifiable near South Salt Lake, Utah. The JSON data shows that none of the campgrounds listed have horse corrals, as indicated by the "NO horse-corral" feature flag across all campgrounds. Silver Lake Backcountry offers free primitive camping with hiking access, while Mountain Shadows RV Park provides full hookups for RV camping, but neither specifically accommodates equestrian needs. The campground data does not mention any horse-specific amenities such as stalls, tie-outs, or trailer parking areas at any of the listed locations.

The surrounding region offers various camping opportunities including established campgrounds like Granite Flat, Timpooneke, and campgrounds at Antelope Island State Park. These locations provide different accommodation types from tent camping to RVs, but lack equestrian facilities based on the feature data. Mountain Shadows RV Park, despite having the most reviews, shows mixed visitor experiences with complaints about tight spacing and noise from nearby Interstate 15, while Silver Lake Backcountry receives positive reviews for its scenic alpine views and outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near South Salt Lake, Utah (21)

    1. Granite Flat (utah)

    38 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $358 / night

    "Tucked in very back. Long ways to walk from car. Water spout next to car area. Will be sharing parking with 2 other sites. 2 lakes nearby. Fire pit with grill gate. Shaded area."

    "Utah is such an amazing place to visit for the outdoors. My family and I come here once a year because we love hiking and being in the outdoors."

    2. Mountain Shadows RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Draper, UT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 571-4024

    3. Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    50 Reviews
    Hooper, UT
    30 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."

    "By far one of my favorite stops through Utah ❤️ absolutely breathtaking views, along with scenic routes to see wildlife such as the bison."

    4. Willow Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Lehi, UT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (385) 201-1000

    $25 - $175 / night

    "This campground was nestled in the middle of Lehi Utah and it was a great place for us to swing in for one night."

    "We were able to get a spot next to the Jordan River under a beautiful tree. We brought our 16ft camper and didn’t need to back it in or anything."

    5. Silver Lake Backcountry

    8 Reviews
    Alta, UT
    18 miles

    "You can’t drive to the coordinates, you have to park at the uppermost parking lot for Silver Flat and hike up to a camping spot. Camping anywhere along that road will give you gorgeous views, though!"

    "There were a lot of off road vehicles and people fishing. More crowded then we were expecting, but the views were amazing! Not a lot of shade, as in bring your own. Perfect place for dogs to play!"

    6. Timpooneke

    15 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $205 / night

    "This campground is well maintained and nestled into some nice pine trees in view of the backside of Mount Timpanogos, it is divided into 3 areas, one of which has horse corrals."

    "Near hiking trails and reservoirs(no motor sports) Equest sites can be used by people wIthout horses too."

    7. Nunns Park

    27 Reviews
    Aspen Grove, UT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 851-8640

    "The only bad part about this camp site is all the highway noise. It is close to the Provo river and there is lots of shade so that is nice. Great place to have a camp fire and cook some S'mores. "

    "Close in to town, very pretty with Provo river next to it. Bike path and highway noise can be distracting."

    8. Kimball Campground

    3 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 999-2103

    "I spent one day exploring salt lake, which is about an hours drive from the campsite."

    "These campground spots are hidden within trees up the dirt road just past Silver Lake flats on the dirt road. The dirt road gets rough and rocky, but is driveable."

    9. Mount Timpanogos Campground

    8 Reviews
    Aspen Grove, UT
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    "Our site was right by the entrance and near a stream bed that was dry. It was incredibly quiet, silent even, at night. Gorgeous but a little chilly."

    "We didn't spend much time during the day as we were visiting relatives near Provo and enjoyed the cooler getaway in the evening."

    10. White Rock Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    14 Reviews
    Hooper, UT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 773-2941

    $40 - $180 / night

    "Hues of all different kinds of colors reflect off the perfect mirror surface of the Great Salt Lake and give you an endless sunset much like at the Bonneville Salt Flats. "

    "A little buggy on the trails nearby, but no issues near the campsite. There were awnings for the picnic tables which was great, and it was a short walk to the Great Salt Lake!"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near South Salt Lake, UT

251 Reviews of 21 South Salt Lake Campgrounds

  • Michelle B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2019

    Soldier's Pass Utah Backcountry

    Near Utah Lake Backcountry

    FREE! No amenities! Must carry in all water.  Shooting Range nearby. Great for ATVs and off road vehicles. Hiking is easy to moderate in abilty. Fire ring established in most common camp areas. Animals allowed. Close to Utah Lake.

  • Michael J.
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Timpooneke

    Amazing campground a short drive from the city

    This campground is well maintained and nestled into some nice pine trees in view of the backside of Mount Timpanogos, it is divided into 3 areas, one of which has horse corrals. While there are many campgrounds in Utah that rival it, this one is special because it's such a short drive after work.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 18, 2023

    Soldier's Pass Utah Backcountry

    Good in a pinch, but shouldn't be your first option

    It's not great. Next to a shooting range and orv trails, so you'll hear that. Shrubs and a few small trees dominate the landscape, so there isn't much privacy. Roads were bumpy, but manageable. Access depends on where you go, Several paths to take w other sites. Lots of trash. Rock fire pits. Amazing views of the mountains behind Provo and Utah Lake. Full cell service w At&t. Free!

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 15, 2025

    Clover Springs Campground — Salt Lake Field Office

    Pretty spot with big sites

    Pretty spot that smells like juniper and has a nice creek.

    Minus a star for no running water and proximity to a busier road. I was the only camper on a chilly Wednesday night but had a surprising amount of traffic which woke me up a few times (my site was about 40 feet from the road).

    Sites are nicely spaced, especially the equestrian sites at the top of the campground.

    Full bars on Verizon. Small pit toilets. Clean and well kept overall.

  • Andrea P.
    May. 29, 2018

    Timpooneke

    Popular high elevation campground

    Timooneke is beautiful. High elevation(7400ft) campground up the popular Alpine Loop. Book EARLY- ita very popular. Near hiking trails and reservoirs(no motor sports) Equest sites can be used by people wIthout horses too.

  • 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.

  • Kimberlee W.
    Jun. 22, 2021

    Granite Flat (utah)

    Quiet, shaded area

    Quite area, lot of room. I stayed on site 58 (tent only). Enough room for 2 medium tents. Next/above stream. Tucked in very back. Long ways to walk from car. Water spout next to car area. Will be sharing parking with 2 other sites. 2 lakes nearby. Fire pit with grill gate. Shaded area. Full sun from 10am-4pm.

  • Alan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2019

    White Rock Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    Amazing Sunsets but no Shade

    Hands down the best campground for sunset views on all of Antelope Island!  The sunsets in the fall, and winter are the best as the bugs have gone down considerably and therefore you won't get eaten alive!  Hues of all different kinds of colors reflect off the perfect mirror surface of the Great Salt Lake and give you an endless sunset much like at the Bonneville Salt Flats.  I would have given this campground 5 stars if there was any shade whatsoever but there isn't any!

    This campground is pretty primitive in that there is no drinking water available and only vault toilets available with picnic tables and a fire ring at each campsite.  There are only 20 sites with 2 equestrian sites that go for 40$ a night.  The closest drinking water is at Bridger Bay Campground and there is also a grill on the island that is open during the summer.

  • Alan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2018

    Shingle Creek ATV Campground

    Pretty but fairly close to the Hwy, creek running by helps

    This is one of the first campgrounds one comes across while heading north along Mirror Lake Hwy. Like some of the other campgrounds along the Hwy it is fairly close to the road and therefore traffic noise is an issue. There is a creek that runs between the campground and the road but it was such a slow flow it doesn't really do much to drown out the noise. The only positive to this slow moving stream is that beavers have taken up residence here and have created a pretty little beaver dam and pond! To get away from the noise of the Hwy one can take the nearby Shingle Creek TH to East Shingle Creek Lake or Big Elk Lake for some fishing. As with other campgrounds, water is not available due to the dry winter so bring all that you will need. To stay here you'll need to pay $18 a night for the campground and for the Mirror Lake Rec. Pass for $6 for 3 days and $12 for the week

Guide to South Salt Lake

Horse camping in Utah offers a unique way to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At Granite Flat, equestrian campers can enjoy spacious sites nestled among the trees, providing a peaceful environment for both horses and riders.
  • Timpooneke offers easy access to trails that are perfect for horseback riding, along with basic amenities like toilets and trash disposal.
  • Mount Timpanogos Campground features well-maintained sites and a scenic backdrop, making it a great choice for horse camping.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near South Salt Lake, UT is Granite Flat (utah) with a 4.3-star rating from 38 reviews.

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