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The Wasatch foothills rise steeply above North Salt Lake, putting the town within a short drive of the canyons and forest roads that hold most of the camping in this part of the valley. Developed campgrounds cluster in the canyons above Salt Lake City to the south, while dispersed options open up on forest roads in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. North Salt Lake dispersed sites cover the primitive options accessible from this area.
Most camping in this corridor fills quickly on summer weekends. Elevation above the valley floor drops temperatures significantly at night, so warm layers matter even in July. Cell service drops off once you get into the canyon roads. No water at dispersed sites; developed campgrounds in the canyons above have vault toilets and water spigots at most sites.
Best Campgrounds near North Salt Lake (205)
1. Salt Lake City KOA Holiday
"I had the wonderful opportunity to stay the night at Salt Lake City KOA!"
"We wanted to explore Salt Lake City so decided to stay at this downtown KOA. It is a large and crowded RV park but right on a Transit line (UTA light rail Trax) and biking distance to downtown."
from $50 - $189 / night
Check Availability2. Pony Express RV Resort
"Convenient location right off the highway with full hook ups and nice paved sites. Dog areas, playground, games, and a pool."
"These sites a so close to each other. We only stop here to stay the night. WiFi is ok-phone hotspot is better.
Staff is great."
3. Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park
"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."
from $20 - $200 / night
Check Availability4. Bountiful Peak Campground
"The sites have plenty of room, tons of shade and easy access to bathrooms."
"They are a little close to each other but nice and clean."
from $15 - $98 / night
Check Availability5. Spruces - Big Cottonwood
"Bathrooms always close by, no showers. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit. If you’re lucky, you can get a site close to the creek. Nice, cool nights in the summer."
"Right up Big Cottonwood Canyon, this campground has the advantage of being up the canyon so you feel far away from the city, but close enough that you could go on a work night and still make it to the"
from $29 - $327 / night
Check Availability6. Bountiful B Dispersed
"We found a spot that was more of a hill, which made it neat to get around, but the site was LITTERED with spent ammo, broken glass and broken pieces of clay pigeons."
"There's 4 fire rings around the coords, probably only 3 actual camp sites. The one fire has trails going all around it. If you continue up the mountain, there's more sites at the top."
7. Cherry Hill Campground
"This was great for my bf and I because we were driving so late and couldn’t find an open camp ground. This place was open and it was easy to find a spot with no light and quiet."
8. Lagoon RV Park & Campground
"We stayed during the Halloween Fright weekend and from Wednesday to Friday at around 2pm, we were about the only ones there. Then the place exploded with campers and by 7pm the place was full."
9. Sun Outdoors North Salt Lake
"Friendly staff great location Offer daily, weekly and monthly rates."
10. Tanners Flat
"It was quiet, tucked away from anyone. Didn't really see anyone for the three days we are there. Our site was next to the river, which really helped drown out all other sounds! "
"We had site 11 close to the bathroom and in a flat, sunny clearing surrounded by trees. You could hear the nearby road a bit and see the mountains a little bit."
from $29 - $215 / night
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- 3 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 23 min from Ogden, UT
- 42 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 7 min from Logan, UT
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Recent Reviews near North Salt Lake, UT
1303 Reviews of 205 North Salt Lake Campgrounds
Kindra C.ScoutMiddle Canyon Campground
Scenic landscape
I love driving through Middle Canyon. Its 5 dollars for a day pass and it's beautiful. I have never failed to see deer on the drive. I love to drive through it when the leaves change in Fall.
Sandy & Revie V.
GuideValley View Rv Resort
Beautiful views
This is a lovely RV park, sites are really spacious and views are beautiful- staff are friendly and extremely helpful
Sabrina M.ScoutSpringville / Provo KOA Holiday
Perfect getaway spot
This place has it all. Clean bathrooms, hot showers, washers n dryers, basketball court, playground, fenced in dog park, a clubhouse building that has arcade games, pool tables, full kitchen, skee ball, dart boards, recliners so comfy you won't wanna get up, all set up around a huge tv screen similar to being at a movie theater, BOWLING, yes bowling, an outdoor swimming pool, awesome friendly happy helpful staff and matience, green sites with power water sewer, pull thru and back in sites, picnic tables, BBQ grills, very family friendly there! And they seem to do cute things throughout the week inviting everyone to join, like free hotdogs and hangout at main pavilion, movie nights, game nights, like they actually care about you as people and not just a payment! Its a nice park for sure!
- Jason D.Guide
Hailstone - Dutch Hollow Campground — Jordanelle State Park
Well worth the money
Easy check in process. Fire pit is awesome with plenty of room for wood. All spots were flat enough for the rooftop tent. My spot was 59 and had the most slope. Showers/bathrooms are a short walk away. Showers do take a minute to warm up. Play ground and lake access for all visitors
- Sandy & Revie V.Guide
Sun Outdoors North Salt Lake
Really tight
I am comparing this campground to Valley View RV park in Layton since we were there for a week before we stayed here- there is a stark difference for the exact same price. The sites at Sun Outdoors are extremely tight, the grounds themselves are not nearly as well maintained- dog park while bigger is just stone and not well maintained- smaller dog park mostly weeds.
Sualata S.ScoutCottonwood Campground — Rockport State Park
Simple, clean, and quiet
Host: Justin was great. When we arrived he was walking around and checking the sites for any fallen trees because there’s a storm that brought in 50mph winds. He also gave us an update on the weather and what t expect. Campground: Cottonwood was great. The best part was the vault toilets. They were clean and did not smell AT ALL. Shout out to the camp host. There are two toilets and one of them the door does not lock. Hopefully that’s fixed by the time you arrive. Sites are spaced out nicely. Camp site C016: Was perfect, with more than enough room for our 9x14 10 person tent. There was a trail that led straight to the river about 30 yards away. The site is close to the entrance of the park so you will hear vehicles coming in and out. It wasn’t bad at all just the occasional diesel trucks and loud exhaust. The flagpole that’s located by the guard station did make a loud metal on metal tapping sound but didn’t bother us much. Overall experience: It was great experience, aside from the storm that rolled through(not the parks fault) if tent camping is your jam, stop worrying and book this place. Blessed travels my friend.
- MMudPieMary
TravelerStanbury Island BLM
BLM scrub
Raw land at the foot of the mountain, bring water. No tables, no amenities, quarry down the road. The road changes from old asphalt to rough gravel just past this site. There's lake nearby, but not here. Watch out for ants!
- EEmily M.Traveler
Nunns Park
Cute spot, highway noise
Cleanest vault toilets. Nice trees area right by the water and a short walk to bridal veil falls. Tactic noise in the morning was louder than I’d expected. If you are in a tent site 6 has a little path down to the creek, otherwise it’s just a couple feet of plants and then you are there.
Guide to North Salt Lake
Dispersed camping areas surround North Salt Lake, Utah, with elevations ranging from 4,300 feet in the valley to over 9,000 feet in the nearby Wasatch Mountains. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 90°F in July and winter lows reaching 20°F in January. Camping spots near North Salt Lake vary significantly in terrain from urban-adjacent RV parks to more remote forest service land requiring high-clearance vehicles.
What to do
Mountain biking access: The Pony Express RV Resort connects to local trails. "Paved 80 mile bike trail along Jordan River. Giant chessboard. Nice pool area," notes reviewer janet H.
Hiking with wildlife viewing: Experience diverse terrain and animal sightings at Bridger Bay Campground. "The bison are free grazing all around and a few came right up to our campground in the early morning! There is a ranch on the far side of the island (Fielding Garr Ranch) which is adorable and definitely worth a visit," writes Steven M.
Winter recreation: Several camping locations remain open year-round for cold-weather activities. "We traveled to Utah from California for our annual Christmas camping adventure. This was our first spot, and it was a wonderful place to start. We don't have to worry about the bugs, being it's December," notes Susan R. about Bridger Bay.
What campers like
Convenient urban proximity: Salt Lake City KOA provides camping minutes from downtown. "If you are traveling in an RV and wish to stay parked, there is public transit to city-center and amenities a couple blocks away," reports TMB in their review.
Mountain escape: Many campers appreciate Spruces Campground for its accessibility. "Right up Big Cottonwood Canyon, this campground has the advantage of being up the canyon so you feel far away from the city, but close enough that you could go on a work night and still make it to the office the next day," notes reviewer Jenny W.
Fall colors viewing: Camp during autumn for spectacular foliage displays. "September/early October gives cooler temperatures and less crowds, and we got to see some lovely fall colors. The camp hosts were excellent as well," writes Sara M. about Tanners Flat Campground.
What you should know
Site availability varies by season: Higher elevation campgrounds operate limited schedules. "I called the Forest Service and they said it open July 1st 2020. The sites have plenty of room, tons of shade and easy access to bathrooms," notes Wyatt S. about Bountiful Peak Campground.
Insect conditions: Several campgrounds report seasonal bug issues. "But honestly, it's hard to walk or bike because the bugs are so bad. I don't just mean the odd bite, I mean coated in biting gnats as soon as you go outside your vehicle," reports @57overlander C. about Bridger Bay.
Noise levels: Urban-adjacent camping includes city sounds. "Be warned, if is NOT quiet - there are multiple trains/sirens/large semis blowing by all night. It was about $75 for a single night, but our original spot fell through and they were able to accommodate us last minute," notes North Idaho N. about Salt Lake City KOA.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Cherry Hill Campground offers water recreation. "Beautiful, shady spots to camp. Family noises from sunup to sundown. Water park is priced separately, but access is seamless. VERY busy weekends; weekdays were a delight," advises Kathy S.
Free recreation: Look for campgrounds with built-in activities. "Great clubhouse with pool table, foosball, large TV, comfy chairs, guest kitchen area. Complimentary coffee, tea and fresh made cookies," writes janet H. about Pony Express RV Resort.
Watershed restrictions: Little Cottonwood Canyon has water protection rules. "The nearby creek is pretty, but you cannot so much as wade in it without facing prosecution and a $1500 fine," cautions Jason H. about Tanners Flat.
Tips from RVers
RV pad types: Lagoon RV Park & Campground offers various site surfaces. "If you're coming here, I recommend paying for the longer pull-through sites - you'll get a paved pad, your own electrical box on the side where your hookups are, and slightly more space to spread out," suggests G.F.
Winter RV camping: Several campgrounds accommodate cold-weather RV stays. "Good place to plug in at night between ski days," notes Terry G. about Salt Lake City KOA.
Site spacing: RV parks vary in site density. "Like others have said…if you want space to spread out this is not the place for you. If you're looking for a place that is convenient, full hook up, level concrete pads, subdivision desperate house wife's camping addition this is the place to be!" explains Cole A. about Pony Express RV Resort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What campgrounds are available in North Salt Lake for weekend trips?
What campgrounds are available in North Salt Lake for weekend trips?
For weekend trips from North Salt Lake, several excellent options are available. Rock Cliff Area Campground — Jordanelle State Park offers clean facilities with full hookups for RVs and beautiful views. For those seeking a more rustic experience, Soldier's Pass Utah Backcountry provides free dispersed camping with established fire rings and easy to moderate hiking, though you'll need to bring your own water. Other weekend-friendly options include Lagoon RV Park & Campground in Farmington for family fun, and Sun Outdoors North Salt Lake for convenience. For those willing to drive a bit further, Echo Island RV Resort and Mountain Valley RV Resort in Heber City both offer excellent amenities for weekend getaways.
Where are the best camping spots near North Salt Lake?
Where are the best camping spots near North Salt Lake?
North Salt Lake offers excellent camping options within a short drive. Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park is just 45 minutes away and features wildlife including bison, antelope, and deer, plus stunning sunset views across the mud flats. For those seeking water recreation, Anderson Cove provides a peaceful escape from the city with beach access and abundant bathrooms. Other solid options include Spruces in Big Cottonwood Canyon for forest camping, and Cherry Hill Campground in Kaysville for family-friendly amenities. Adventurous campers might enjoy Bountiful B Dispersed for free camping with more primitive conditions. Most sites within an hour of North Salt Lake offer varied terrain from lakeside views to mountain forests.
What camping is available near North Salt Lake, UT?
What camping is available near North Salt Lake, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, North Salt Lake, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 205 campgrounds and RV parks near North Salt Lake, UT and 40 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near North Salt Lake, UT?
Which is the most popular campground near North Salt Lake, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near North Salt Lake, UT is Salt Lake City KOA Holiday with a 3.7-star rating from 45 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near North Salt Lake, UT?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near North Salt Lake, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 40 free dispersed camping spots near North Salt Lake, UT.
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