Best Campgrounds near Stockton, UT

Camping opportunities near Stockton, Utah range from established Forest Service sites to reservoir-adjacent camping areas. Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground offers full hookups with picnic tables and fire pits, while more primitive options exist in South Willow Canyon, including Cottonwood and Intake campgrounds. These Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest sites provide access to creek-side camping among interesting rock formations. The area includes several BLM-managed zones with both tent and RV accommodations, particularly around Grantsville Reservoir and the Ophir Canyon area.

Access to campgrounds varies seasonally, with most sites in higher elevations closed during winter months. Forest Service campgrounds in South Willow Canyon typically operate from May through October, while lower elevation sites like Grantsville Reservoir remain accessible year-round. Many campgrounds lack drinking water and trash service, requiring visitors to pack in supplies and pack out waste. Cell service can be limited in canyon areas, though coverage improves near Tooele and main roads. Campground roads are generally accessible to passenger vehicles, though some remote sites may benefit from higher clearance. One visitor noted, "It's a lovely forested area and the fall colors are just turning. Very friendly gate staff."

Several campers highlight the natural beauty and wildlife viewing opportunities in the area. Settlement Canyon receives positive feedback for deer sightings along the mountain slopes, while South Willow Canyon's campgrounds are praised for their creek access and relative seclusion. Grantsville Reservoir offers fishing opportunities but receives mixed reviews due to limited shade and exposure to wind. According to one visitor, "Intake was a great surprise, creekside, private, and cool rock formations." The mixed-use campgrounds throughout the region accommodate various camping styles, with some areas primarily serving RV campers while others cater to tent camping. Most established campgrounds feature fire rings and picnic tables, with toilet facilities varying from vault toilets to none at all. Prices range from free at some dispersed areas to around $20 per night at more developed sites.

Best Camping Sites Near Stockton, Utah (131)

    1. Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Tooele, UT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 882-9041

    $15 - $40 / night

    "You’ll love sitting around your campfire watching the deer scamper in the mountains. RV camping is a must for me and full hookups are available."

    "We stayed here for one night didn't go past the gate we just camped pretty much on the side of the dirt road next to the reservoir."

    2. Clover Springs Campground — Salt Lake Field Office

    7 Reviews
    Rush Valley, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 320-8300

    $12 - $45 / night

    "Nestled wonderfully between Stockton and Dugway, Clover Springs offers a scenic getaway from city life."

    "Minus a star for no running water and proximity to a busier road."

    3. Ophir Canyon Campground

    3 Reviews
    Stockton, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 843-3150

    $15 / night

    "A bit crowded when we arrived around 7:30pm but we managed to find a site without issue."

    "I didn't get a place but the location seemed nice with a little creek. A bit colder here due to the mountains. There is benches and a bonfire place at each spot. Price is 15 Dollar per night!"

    4. Grantsville Reservoir

    5 Reviews
    Grantsville, UT
    10 miles
    +1 (435) 843-4020

    5. Cottonwood Campground Slrd — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest

    3 Reviews
    Grantsville, UT
    11 miles
    +1 (385) 273-1100

    $20 - $34 / night

    "There was an interesting little dam on the east side of the campground and I scared a bunch of trout out from under it as I walked across so bring your fishing pole or fly rod if you want to!"

    6. Fivemile Pass OHV

    9 Reviews
    Eagle Mountain, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 977-4300

    "This is our go to campground if we don’t want to drive too far from our house."

    "One can hear the cars from the highway, but they are far enough. When I arrived around 8, there was one Atv crusing for another 15 minutes, but then silence for the whole night. Good spot and free!"

    7. Intake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest

    2 Reviews
    Grantsville, UT
    11 miles
    +1 (385) 273-1100

    $20 / night

    "Surrounding the campground are these amazing looking rock cliffs and outcrops that look like volcanic flows or maybe a pyroclastic flow or tuff. "

    "Was worth the slight detour off the highway to have a nice spot while nearing SLC. Intake was a great surprise, creekside, private, and cool rock formations."

    8. Vorwaller Homestead RV park

    1 Review
    Tooele, UT
    8 miles

    "Beautiful surroundings but one side is out towards to busy road. There are quite a few of food, gas, and shopping options in the area."

    9. Wasatch National Forest Boy Scout Campground

    2 Reviews
    Grantsville, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $20 - $62 / night

    "The campsites in this campground have all the same amenities as the other campgrounds in the canyon which includes a picnic table, metal fire ring, and vault toilets withing walking distance. "

    10. Horseshoe Knoll - Dispersed Camping

    12 Reviews
    Grantsville, UT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 977-4300

    "You can see other campers but they are so far away from you, and if you park facing away from them, it's nice and feels pretty private."

    "A lot of sites in an open field next to mountains. Sites are pretty spaced out. LOTS of gnats and other bugs, but quite and pretty view of the sunset."

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Recent Reviews near Stockton, UT

875 Reviews of 131 Stockton Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Springville / Provo KOA Holiday

    KOA

    Well it's your topical RV resort. It doesn't have a fire ring and it's by train tracks and a freeway. Also, your packed in like sardines. However, it will do for overnight. I have to say it is clean and kept up well. But if you're into private camping with space, this isn't for you.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Fox Den Campground — Deer Creek State Park

    Beautiful uncrowded campground

    We stopped here after leaving Salt Lake City. It is mid October so the campground is mostly empty. We were able to get our pick of sites. Beautiful views of water and the mountains. Super nice bathrooms that look brand new. Not much hiking right here but close enough to the Alpine Loop to Sundance with hiking along the way. Not far from a bike path along the Provo River. Only a few minutes into Midway with many restaurants to choose from.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Salt Lake City KOA

    Urban campground convenient to SLC

    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. The facilities are older but clean. Standard Holiday amenities like pool, dog park, dog wash, basketball court. We’d stay again if I wanted to be close to downtown.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Valley View RV Resort

    Newer place with some nice ammenities

    Nice RV Resort with many amenities including pool, hot tub, outdoor fire pit, pickleball courts. Friendly staff. Laundry machines are limited given the size of the park. Also showers are inexplicably small. Bathrooms with toilet, sink, shower are adequate size but the showers are quite small (and I am not a large person). Paved sites but not level. I’d stay again but perhaps do my laundry somewhere else on the way in.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    Beautiful remote campground

    The positives: a beautiful remote spot with huge spaces between campsites. Gorgeous views of the Great Salt Lake. Right now there is no water on the island due to construction at the visitors center. The visitors center is closed though there is a temporary one. One other detractor is the mosquitoes here. We were out at dusk locking our bikes and were swarmed by them!! It has been very windy here. Don’t know if that is usual or a temporary weather thing due to remnants of a Pacific hurricane. If you are looking for solitude without backpacking into the mountains the primitive loop at Bridger Bay campground could be your thing. Nice place to bike also if it weren’t for the wind.

  • Claire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Little Mill

    Our favorite place

    Our family adores this location. Great staff, clean toilets, stunning camping areas near the river, some directly on it! Spot 10 was great for our 33ft rig. We will be back Little Mill! Love you

  • Claire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Valley View RV Resort

    Stunning views and the sound of freedom

    We’ve stayed here several times and have to say the vibes are patriotic and welcoming. The Air Force base and surrounding mountains feel like you’re in a Top Gun movie. Clean bathrooms, clean pool and spa, super cool staff, and my kids had a blast making memories. Thanks Valley View - Claire

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Springville / Provo KOA Holiday

    Clean and friendly staff.

    Spots are a little tight. Noise level is a 5. Near the hwy but not next to. It’s a good place to stay and the monthly rates are fair.

  • J
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park

    Beautiful buffalo views

    An amazing place to kick back, relax, and hangout with bison. They walk up and graze through the campsites which is a beautiful thing to wake up to. Right now the island doesn’t have water so come prepared. Electrical hook ups. State parks always skoolie friendly.


Guide to Stockton

Camping in the Stockton, Utah area places visitors in the western Utah high desert at approximately 5,000 feet elevation, where temperature swings between day and night can exceed 30°F even in summer months. The region's terrain features a mix of sagebrush flats and juniper-pine forests in higher elevations, with several creeks flowing through canyons that provide water access at certain campsites near Stockton, Utah.

What to do

Creek exploration: Cottonwood Campground offers creek access perfect for wading and small trout fishing. "It's unreal that this place is free. The sites are a little close together but there weren't many people there at the end of September and the changing leaves were spectacular!" notes camper Mariah G.

ATV and off-road trails: Fivemile Pass OHV provides extensive trail networks across open desert terrain. One visitor reported, "This spot is right off the highway and it's huge! Ample camping for tons of people, lots of trails, and beautiful views." The area allows free camping for up to 14 days with outhouses available throughout.

Spring exploration: Clover Springs Campground features a small natural spring creek running through the campground. "We stayed here last summer and will probably go back again in a couple weeks. It's a nice little campground if you have a water filter," explains Naomi W. The creek remains cold year-round and provides a refreshing spot during hot summer days.

What campers like

Natural water features: Campers appreciate the small waterways available at several sites. At Intake Campground, visitors enjoy the creek access and rock formations. "Intake was a great surprise, creekside, private, and cool rock formations," says Jennifer M., who found the site worth a slight detour off the highway.

Geology and terrain: The interesting rock formations throughout South Willow Canyon receive frequent mentions. "Surrounding the campground are these amazing looking rock cliffs and outcroppings that look like volcanic flows or maybe a pyroclastic flow or tuff. Its really crumbly and doesn't make for good climbing but forms pretty 'melting mud' walls," describes a visitor to Intake Campground.

Star viewing: The clear desert air allows for excellent night sky observation. At Horseshoe Knoll dispersed camping area, one camper noted, "The views are amazing! Worth the trip off of 80 to get to. Plenty of room to find a spot." Another camper mentioned the quality of sunset and stargazing views despite dealing with gnats during daytime hours.

What you should know

Limited shade: Many campsites lack tree cover, particularly at lower elevations. At Grantsville Reservoir, one reviewer cautioned, "I wouldn't recommend staying here unless you have an RV. With that being said it is a good spot to come fish for a day trip...there are absolutely NO TREES anywhere! So it can get super windy and uncomfortable in a tent if a storm blows through."

Insects can be problematic: Several campgrounds report significant bug activity, especially during warm months. At Horseshoe Knoll, a visitor warned, "So many bugs it was awful, the mosquitoes ate us and our dogs even with bug repellents."

Water availability: Most campgrounds require bringing your own water supply. At Boy Scout Campground, the recommendation is to "bring all the water you need or a filtration system and then trash bags to haul all your garbage out as there are no trash cans!"

Tips for camping with families

Creek access for kids: Clover Springs offers shallow water play areas ideal for children. "Great area for a picnic, or a weekend camp trip. It has a cold fresh water spring that runs through the campground," notes Tiffany M. The creek is mostly shallow with few deep spots, making it safer for supervised water play.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground provides chances to spot local wildlife. "We only stayed overnight but it was a blast! The campsites had good space between each other. Each one had a fire pit and picnic table. We woke up to see cows in the morning which the kids loved," shares Carlee G.

Spacious sites for play: Several campgrounds offer enough room between sites for children to explore safely. "The dry camping spots are very spacious lots of space for the walk around and play and run. We brought a whole bunch of teenage girls for my daughter's birthday party and they were able to be loud and did not disturb anybody," notes Warren W. about Settlement Canyon.

Tips from RVers

Full hookup options: Settlement Canyon provides full hookup sites at reasonable rates. "Great location to camp for touring Salt Lake City. Full hook-ups at a reasonable price. Sites are tight and busy on the weekends. Limited cell service," reports Kim T. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the broader Salt Lake area.

Accessibility concerns: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger RVs. At Ophir Canyon Campground, a visitor observed, "Nice and somewhat isolated campground. Lots of ATVs and bikes but not super crazy." RVers report that while some pull-behinds can access the sites, the terrain favors smaller rigs.

Leveling requirements: Many campgrounds require leveling blocks. At Clover Springs, Joseph F. advises, "Sites are fairly level. However you will definitely need blocks if you bring a trailer/pull behind." This applies to most canyon campgrounds where perfectly flat sites are uncommon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Stockton, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Stockton, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 131 campgrounds and RV parks near Stockton, UT and 33 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Stockton, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Stockton, UT is Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 9 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Stockton, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 33 free dispersed camping spots near Stockton, UT.