Best Glamping near Spanish Fork, UT

Payson Lakes and Diamond Fork offer elevated outdoor stays with yurt accommodations and glamping options near Spanish Fork, Utah. Both locations provide a more comfortable camping experience with amenities not found at traditional campsites. Payson Lakes features yurts nestled among aspen groves with picnic tables, fire rings, and nearby water access. "This place is beautiful! It is nice to have a lake to walk to for fishing, playing, or just admiring," one visitor noted about Payson Lakes. Diamond Fork provides glamping sites with concrete pads around tables and cooking areas, creating a more refined outdoor experience. These accommodations include fire pits with grates for cooking and are situated among cottonwood trees that provide ample shade during summer months. Both locations maintain clean facilities with running water and restrooms nearby, making them ideal for those seeking camping with amenities while still enjoying natural surroundings.

The red rock formations and mountain views create stunning backdrops for these eco-friendly glamping experiences. Visitors can explore nearby hiking trails, including the popular Fifth Water Hot Springs trail accessible from Diamond Fork. According to a camper, "There is a really nice river walk trail that is fun for kids and adults and the fishing is really good in the river that is close by." Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with guests reporting sightings of elk, deer, moose, wild turkeys, and occasionally black bears in the surrounding areas. Fishing enthusiasts can try their luck catching brown and cutthroat trout in the nearby rivers. Both locations are typically open from May through October, with Payson Lakes closing mid-October and Diamond Fork sometimes opening earlier in April depending on snow conditions. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer months when these glamping sites frequently reach capacity due to their proximity to Spanish Fork and Provo.

Best Glamping Sites Near Spanish Fork, Utah (33)

    1. Utah Lake State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Orem, UT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 375-0731

    $50 - $100 / night

    "This is Utah's biggest fresh water lake. There are lots, and lot of bug so bring bug spray.

    Awesome mountain views. Good fishing in the Provo river or lake fishing."

    "This my 3 stay here at Utah Lake state park. 2x in July and now in September. I’m a single female traveler."

    2. Nunns Park

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

    "This is a great place to pitch a tent or come up and stay for the day. The only bad part about this camp site is all the highway noise."

    "The sites are very close together with lots of foot, bike, and skateboarding traffic passing nearby. I was lucky to get a site near the river which drowned out the noise."

    3. Payson Lakes

    17 Reviews
    Elk Ridge, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 798-3571

    $305 / night

    "it is nice to have a lake to walk to for fishing, playing, or just admiring. each campsite really only has room for 1 or 2 tents. it does havw running water and a hole in the ground bathroom to use. i"

    "Lots of fish in the lake, great bike trails and amazing views all around. With it being a 15 minute drive from Payson makes for a great time.

    Nice bathrooms, tables, fire pits, and in the trees."

    4. Diamond Fork

    12 Reviews
    Mapleton, UT
    11 miles
    Website

    "From I-15, take exit 258 and turn east toward Spanish Fork Canyon. Continue up Spanish Fork Canyon for about 9 miles to Forest Road 029/Diamond Fork Canyon."

    "You are really close to fifth water and the start of the trail to the hot pots. There is lots of big cotton wood trees for shade. The spots are big enough for a tent or RV."

    5. Uinta National Forest Whiting Campground

    5 Reviews
    Mapleton, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 798-3571

    $610 / night

    "Every site had shade with concrete parking and fire pit. Great place for families. The mountain road ends at the camp so traffic is only of campers coming and going therefore quiet at night."

    "Nice campground in Utah County.  Not far from town and any services that could be needed.  Lots of hiking available, although a bit rocky and steep for my old knees."

    6. Jolley's Ranch Campground

    4 Reviews
    Mapleton, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 489-2770

    "They have a really nice pavilion and lots of trees. You are close to the golf course and close to Hobble Creek which is fun for the kids."

    "This campground was really crowded when we went and we had really loud people right by us which was frustrating but overall it was a good site with a fun playground close by."

    7. Granite Flat (utah)

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

    $28 - $401 / night

    "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."

    "There is running water and vault toilets throughout the campground. There were some wicked thunderstorms at night (which we liked)."

    8. Camp Maple Dell

    3 Reviews
    Elk Ridge, UT
    10 miles
    Website

    $26 - $40 / night

    "Ample area for kitchen set up, nice fire pit, water from pump, shower houses, flushing toilets, port-o-potties also available throught the entire camp. Camp store available during summer months."

    "Yes, it's set up for Scouts, but when it's not Scout week, the camp is available for others to enjoy. Activities aren't available, it's just a campground outside of Scout weeks."

    9. Little Mill

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

    $256 / night

    "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."

    "Set up my hammock and listen to the running water.

    Only negative is the site is off the main canyon road and there is some traffic noise during the day."

    10. Mt. Timpanogos

    12 Reviews
    Aspen Grove, UT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $31 / night

    "I took site 27 by the entrance just next to the creek. Many open sites late Thursday evening in early August. Picnic tables, fire pits, restrooms. Good cell service."

    "This campground is within 40 minutes of town, but feels like you are far away from your worries. There is a stream that runs thru it and a lot of trees that provide plenty of shade."

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Glamping Reviews near Spanish Fork, UT

333 Reviews of 33 Spanish Fork Campgrounds


  • Jacob A.
    May. 16, 2023

    Tanners Flat

    Amazing

    Paid sites Easy drive up

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

    We went last summer and cant wait to go back

    Running water Hook ups Tent spots

    Good for groups or singles

    Feel free to book its about 20$ a night Its well worth it and its not to far from home but not to close either.

    Stayed at multiple spots looking to get back again this summer.

    Please check out my other reviews. More to come. Happy camping.

  • Brad B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 17, 2019

    Nunns Park

    Close to river and in the mountains with a highway close by.

    This is a great place to pitch a tent or come up and stay for the day. 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.  The bike path is close so bring your long board or bike and go for a ride. This is withing walking distance from Bridal Vail Falls so that is a great day hike and see the falls. Also great fly fishing in the Provo river so do yourself a favor and bring your fishing gear.

  • 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.

  • A
    Aug. 22, 2023

    Strawberry Hideout

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

    My family and I love camping and have been building our camping arsenal and experience. This campsite gave us a good time and also helped us realized what we needed to add to our “Need to Buy List: Camping Edition.”

    First, the Pros of the visit.

    1. Designated campsite with deck, fireplace and table! Deck was well built, practically brand new and the same with the fire pit. The fire pit is a smokeless one so the smoke would travel through a ventilation built into it.
    2. Has service! We had full bars throughout the campsite. We were even able to watch the Rookie in our tent before bed!
    3. Gas station is just 5 min down the road! Nice little gas station that’s prepared to help you with almost all your needs, including flushable toilets!
    4. Strawberry reservoir is about 15 min from the campsite and there’s plenty to do there! I won’t go in to detail but we spent majority of our day there.

    Now the Cons.

    1. The campsite is in the middle of a sketchy RV graveyard! Abandoned buildings and RVs were scattered all over the vista. It was sorta creepy but if you like that kind of thing, go for it!
    2. No shade in sight! No trees or anything to provide shade from 7:30-6ish (the sun goes behind the tent around 6). So bring a canopy or two because we forgot to bring one and were scorched! Also the tent heats up like a sauna with the sun beating on it, even with all the windows down and doors open. So if you’re planning on coming back for a relaxing afternoon nap, good luck with that!
    3. The wind will take your tent if you’re not careful! The wind gusts would be so powerful at times it would almost carry out tent away from us. We had ours on the deck and it was an ample target for the biggest tent-napper out there: the wind. Without a way to put stakes because you’re on the deck, we were exposed. Thankfully they had cinder blocks under the deck we could use but man it was surely a pain in the butt! So come prepared!
    4. Bring bug spray and sun screen! We got burnt so badly and there were ants and ant hills everywhere! I counted at least 5 different ant species crawling around the camp table.
    5. Private property signs everywhere. We wanted to explore around our campsite but due to so many private property and no trespassing signs, we never got to explore around us because we thought we would get shot.

    Overall, it was not a bad campsite! I think our experience wasn’t the best but that’s mainly due our unpreparedness and lack of experience. There’s many things to do in Fruitland area and also places where you can enjoy the peace and quiet! I hope our learning experience can benefit anyone interested in go to this campsite! Happy camping!

  • C
    Jul. 23, 2020

    Diamond Fork

    Lovely weekend

    From I-15, take exit 258 and turn east toward Spanish Fork Canyon. Continue up Spanish Fork Canyon for about 9 miles to Forest Road 029/Diamond Fork Canyon. Turn left into Diamond Fork Canyon and travel 6 miles northeast to campground. We walked up the creek and across the road to explore the Red Ledges. Discovered the cool arch. This campground is very kid friendly. There are painted bear tracks that tell a story in and around the two loops of the park. The river is nice, with fun fishing holes. Be sure to wear big repellent. Loop B isn't as shady as loop A. Dog friendly, our husky enjoyed hunting mice and watching birds. Fifth Water Springs was closed and blocked off due to COVID-19, so be sure to check before you go if that is on your agenda.

  • Mindy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2021

    Little Mill

    Camp by the creek

    I got a site right by the creek. Set up my hammock and listen to the running water.

    Only negative is the site is off the main canyon road and there is some traffic noise during the day.

  • Brad B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2019

    Utah Lake State Park Campground

    Lots of trees for shade and lots of bugs.

    This is a fun place to stay when you want to go someplace close. There are lots of trees for the summer months and lots of shade. There are a couple good beaches. This is Utah's biggest fresh water lake. There are lots, and lot of bug so bring bug spray.

    Awesome mountain views. Good fishing in the Provo river or lake fishing. You can build a fire and get firewood from camp host. There is full hook ups and also spots for a tent. Most spots have a pavilion and nice tables. Great bathrooms with running water. I can't remember which spot we stayed at but they are were really nice.

  • Joshua J.
    Jul. 9, 2017

    Uinta National Forest Blackhawk Campground

    If I were to go back...

    I would reserve a spot ahead of time, avoiding any site in loop 'E'. That loop is for those planning to camp with horses. There are hitching posts at every site, therefore, lots of horse poo. And not the best place to take a dog because of all the horses in the area.

    The camp host at loop 'E' and 'D' is very nice, and is willing to split up group areas to individuals who have no where else to set up camp. If you do this, expect to get to know new people as you will share a fire pit and eating area.

    The fee to camp for one night is $20, but that includes access to any of the Payson lakes, which is $8 for day use.

    We didn't go on any hikes during our stay, as we bummed at the beautiful lakes (only the middle of the three lakes is dog friendly) all day. However, there is plenty of hiking in the area.

    Very hot. Around 90 degrees. Wake up and get breakfast early. Then enjoy the water in the heat!

    P.S. 3 stars due to the fact that I had to camp in horse crap.


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