Settlement Canyon offers dispersed camping options near Stockton with sites situated at varying elevations around 5,500-6,000 feet. The campground features both dry camping and hookup sites with spacious areas between accommodations. Located at the terminus of a canyon road, this camping destination provides access to mountain trails with views of the Great Salt Lake Valley while maintaining proximity to urban conveniences.
What to do
Mountain biking paths: Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground has nearby trails suitable for various skill levels. A visitor noted, "We only stayed overnight but it was a blast! The campsites had good space between each other. Had some great areas for hiking and is really close to the reservoir for some awesome fishing."
Outdoor recreation: At Loop Campground you can access the 7-mile trail to Deseret Peak. "For those that want to get a little closer to the peak, there is a 7 mile one way trail to the top of Deseret Peak that offers amazing views of the Great Salt Lake Valley! You can see all the way to the northern end of the lake as well as beyond the Bonneville Salt Flats into Nevada," reports one camper.
Winter adventures: Seasonal luxury glamping near Stockton includes snowshoe access to winter camping at certain locations. One visitor of Spruces campground shared, "Wonderful winter wonder land you can snowshoe into in the winter and camp at! You can also stay here during the summer just be prepared to book a couple months in advance!"
What campers like
Natural privacy: Many glamping sites near Stockton feature natural spacing between accommodations. At Granite Flat, one camper observed, "The campground itself was lovely. Very peaceful, good distance between sites. The camp host was really nice."
Mountain views: Nunns Park provides canyon vistas with river sounds. "The river is right there and makes some beautiful yet subtle white noise. It is in provo canyon and the cliffs on either side are very impressive," reported one visitor.
Family-friendly amenities: Many upscale glamping options near Stockton include facilities for children. At Pony Express RV Resort, a camper shared, "There are several different amenities including a pool, playground for the kids, life-size chessboard, and a mini-breed dog park!"
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Many luxury camping sites have limited seasons. "Granite Flat is a very pretty - and popular campground. High up American Fork Canyon tucked in the forest. The elevation is about 6400 ft- so no spring camping. Book EARLY! This campsite is always full," advises one camper.
Water restrictions: Some glamping sites near Stockton have watershed protections. A visitor to Little Mill noted, "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."
Reservation requirements: Most upscale accommodations require advance booking. For Flight Park camping, one visitor warned, "We camped on a Friday night and it was full when we arrived around 6pm but we snagged the last spot available. Otherwise I would have camped down the road in a dirt patch anyway."
Tips for camping with families
Adventure activities: Look for glamping sites with nearby attractions for children. At Little Mill, a camper recommended, "Great Family spot next to river, close to Timpanogos cave..and sliding rock. Great relaxing family time, fishing on river close, close to tribble fork and silver lakes."
Wildlife viewing: Many luxury camping accommodations provide opportunities to see animals. One Settlement Canyon camper shared, "We woke up to see cows in the morning which the kids loved. Had some great areas for hiking and is really close to the reservoir for some awesome fishing."
Activity spaces: Some premium camping areas include designated recreation zones. A visitor to Nunns Park mentioned, "There were a couple spots that were semi private but most were very exposed. Lots of area on some of them though for multiple tents."
Tips from RVers
Hookup considerations: Glamping sites near Stockton offer varying levels of utilities. At Utah Lake State Park, a visitor reported, "Full hookups and dump station. Level pads, good space between sites, nice covered tables. Filthy bathrooms and dumpsters overfilled."
Road access: Check road conditions before booking luxury RV accommodations. One camper at Flight Park noted, "Easy access for big rigs with just a couple stretches of gravel road. Nice level ground, wide open space. It can get extremely windy at night, but that was to be expected."
Parking limitations: Some glamping sites restrict vehicle access. At Settlement Canyon, a reviewer observed, "The site itself had a bit of a steep access. No internet service which I prefer. Only noticible inconvenience was that it's quite dusty."
