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Best Campgrounds near Stockton, UT

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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.

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Best Camping Sites Near Stockton, Utah (133)

    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. Foothill Clearing with a View

    1 Review
    Grantsville, UT
    10 miles

    $15 / night

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  • Adam O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 24, 2025

    Split Rock Bay Backcountry Campsites — Antelope Island State Park

    Incredible, with some caveats

    Disclaimer, this was my first backpacking trip, and my first solo camping experience.

    The first thing I’ll note is that I could not find a map that showed exactly where on the split rock loop trail the sites were. The maps you get at the gate do not show it. You just have to start hiking and hope you see it. That eventually led to the main issue I had with the campsite, more on that later.

    I have 37lbs on my back, partly because it’s November and I want to make sure I’m warm, and partly because I’m toting in 5.5L of water since there is no water source.

    I begin hiking and eventually I see another backpacker coming the other way. I say “did you camp?” He says no, he was going to stay the night, but there’s a herd of Bison that are currently crossing the trail and he didn’t want to wait. As I’m coming up on the spot he’s talking about, I catch the end of the herd moving south and I’m able to pass them with minimal wait time.

    I continue hiking, up to the split rock bay loop, where conveniently there is a sign that points toward the campground. Yay! By this time I’ve seen a huge herd of Bison (50 or more individuals), a big buck, 20 or so other deer, and with the fog and haziness, some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen. Quite incredible.

    I find the tent site #3 (my watch says exactly 4.5 miles from the car) and set up my tent. During this time, I’m hearing some weird grunting sounds in the distance, I pop my head out of the tent and look west toward the lake shore. And there’s the herd of Bison I encountered before who crossed the trail. They went west around elephant rock, and I went east. I beat them by about 20 to 30 minutes. At this time I record a video with my phone and state “hope they aren’t coming over here”.

    I’m filling my sleeping pad with a mini pump and when I’m done I pop my head out of the tent. They had, in fact, started coming over here. They were quite close. In sort of a panic, I grab some essentials, zip up the tent, and head for the rocks on the hills and wait them out.

    Unfortunately I didn’t grab my Garmin or my warm clothes, and it is taking them forever to get past the tent site. The sun starts getting low and I’m getting cold. The Bison sometimes get curious about my tent and approach it, but never do anything. I have my Apple watch and it has an SOS feature, I thought about using it, but eventually they pass and I can get back to set up.

    So, this is where knowing exactly where the campsite was in relation to everything else would have been useful. I would have seen the direction they were going and possibly known that they would be crossing right into the camp area, and I probably would have made some slightly different choices.

    They (the Bison) stopped for the night in split rock canyon, so I could hear them all night while in my tent. It was always difficult to tell if they were getting closer or farther away, so the night was a bit sleepless.

    Also, though the weather says the temperature is 40F, the higher humidity and breeze from the lake can make it feel a lot colder. I did have some chilly moments with a 20F comfort rated bag and a 5.4R value pad. In the morning, condensation was everywhere.

    The next morning had a “dense fog” warning in effect, which made for some more awesome scenery.

    I broke camp and started back to the car at around 8AM. I decided to take a detour out to Elephant Rock to see if I could see the camp site from up there. This added another 3 miles to the track back, so 7.5 miles total. As I’m coming around the corner at the top to the spot where I’d be able to see the sites, I encounter a lone Bison bull just chilling up there on the trail, no other animals in sight. So, I couldn’t actually get to the spot to see over, but the view was amazing and it was fun to see a Bison in a spot it felt like he shouldn’t be able to get to.

    As I turn around, the “dense fog” warning becomes a reality, and it suddenly gets much much colder. Makes for some amazing visuals way up there.

    Overall, it was a very awe inspiring and fun trip, with some interesting bits. I do think they should better mark the spots on the map just so people can plan better, especially if there’s going to be massive herds of Bison cruising through camp at any point.

    tl;dr: pack warmer than you think (if you’re going to go in the later months) and watch out for Bison. Incredible views and wildlife encounters make it all worth it.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2025

    Ken's Lake Campground

    Great campground!

    We were lucky to snag the last first-come, first-served site—#43—and loved it so much we extended our stay to 10 days. Our 23' travel trailer fit (with room to spare) with minimal leveling required. 

    The scenery is absolutely stunning, with trailheads just a short walk away and Moab only 15 min. The campground was peaceful, with clean vault toilets and a relaxed atmosphere. The camp hosts were so friendly and full of great suggestions. 

    We had solid cell service with both Verizon and AT&T(Verizon had a slight edge). 

    Already looking forward to our next visit!

  • Tamie S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 10, 2025

    Great Horned Owl Campground — Deer Creek State Park

    Quiet and secluded

    We took a wrong turn in the campground and ended up in an area with no hookups. But it was quiet and secluded and close to the water. The campsite was fairly level and there were clean restrooms.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 10, 2025

    Foothill Clearing with a View

    Nice views

    They have camp rings for fires and also grills! One or 2 was missing the garage to the grill but other than that it was good.

  • J
    Nov. 7, 2025

    Salt Lake City KOA

    Great Campground, Weird Area

    The campground itself was really great, surprisingly nice! It was just surprisingly to see the location of the campground itself, with views of the mountains all around, the campground is located in the city, and kind of a slightly shady area as well. We felt safe once we were on the campground, but the drive in was a little sketchy at best.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2025

    Miner's Canyon Dispersed

    Beautiful Area, But

    Close to civilization but far enough to get a healthy dose of quiet darkness. The campsites are drive-in and a decent size, far apart from each other, but keep your eyes peeled for deep potholes and broken glass. The few times we’ve stayed here we’ve enjoyed ourselves, but this seems to be a very popular spot; on several occasions we’ve made the 1+ hour drive out here, only to find every single spot taken. It appears that the same campers are out here frequently, and for long periods of time. Would be nice if people would limit their own stays for the consideration of others to enjoy this area as well, instead of treating it like their own personal property.

  • 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.

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 133 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.

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