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Best Tent Camping near Stockton, UT

773 Reviews

The area around Stockton, Utah includes access for tent camping in several established campgrounds within the nearby canyons and mountains. Loop Campground and Lower Narrows Campground in South Willow Canyon provide tent sites with basic amenities, while dispersed camping options like Skull Valley Road offer more primitive experiences. Both established and backcountry tent camping can be found within a 30-minute drive of Stockton, with several sites located in the Stansbury Mountains.

Most tent sites in the Stockton area feature dirt or gravel surfaces with minimal improvements. Fire rings and picnic tables are common at established campgrounds like Loop and Upper Narrows, but campers should bring their own water and pack out all trash as these amenities are not provided. Vault toilets are available at most established campgrounds, while dispersed areas require proper waste disposal. The camping season typically runs from early June through mid-September for higher elevation sites, with 14-day stay limits applying to dispersed camping areas on public lands. A visitor commented that "the road was easy enough dry, imagine it would be tough after a storm" when accessing some of the more remote tent camping areas.

Areas farther from town offer deeper seclusion and less noise for tent campers seeking solitude. South Willow Canyon provides creek access and proximity to limestone climbing routes, making it popular with outdoor enthusiasts. The Skull Valley Road dispersed camping area offers wide-open spaces with mountain views, though it lacks shade and can be windy. Silver Lake Backcountry camping requires at least a half-mile hike from the trailhead but rewards tent campers with alpine scenery and fishing opportunities. According to one camper, "There are a number of well dispersed sites, some with good wind protection, others less so," highlighting the variety of primitive tent camping experiences available in the region.

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Best Tent Sites Near Stockton, Utah (21)

    1. Loop Campground

    2 Reviews
    Grantsville, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 977-4300

    "A wonderful place to set up camp for a week for a week or to use as a basecamp to climb the high peaks that surround the terminus of the South Willow Canyon road! "

    "I have a small SUV, so I buy firewood and fill up water containers after I've set up camp."

    2. Upper Narrows

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

    $20 - $125 / night

    "Stumbled upon this campground while fishing around at Grantsville Reservoir and decided to head up South Willow Canyon to review all these unreviewed campgrounds! "

    3. Lower Narrows Campground

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

    $15 / night

    "The Narrows CG the other person is talking about is located in Zion National Park near St. George/Springville in southern Utah.  There are no soaring sandstone walls here! "

    4. Camp Eagle Mountain

    1 Review
    Eagle Mountain, UT
    17 miles

    $26 - $38 / night

    "It is a dry area and hot mid-summer, but good base for ATV, bike, and hunting areas. No ATV/bike riding or hunting on the campground - just a good base camp for those types of activities."

    5. Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping

    8 Reviews
    Grantsville, UT
    24 miles

    "In fact it represents just as a reference for the highway road off the 80 highway you go along 196 and there are pull off roads leading to either straight up the side of a mountain or along the valley."

    "This location is also right in an outdoor shooting range with multiple spots so that’s a plus if you’re looking for entertainment."

    6. Red Pine Lake

    7 Reviews
    Alta, UT
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    "Red Pine Lake is located up Little Cottonwood Canyon, on the south side of the road."

    "wonderful place to backpack up to during the week. can access 3 different beautiful lakes from this drainage and 2 beautiful peaks!"

    7. American Campground

    1 Review
    Saratoga Springs, UT
    28 miles

    8. Silver Lake Backcountry

    8 Reviews
    Alta, UT
    38 miles

    "An amazing spot to drive to and spend the day or backpack in and spend a night or two.  Be warned you will need a 4wd vehicle if trying to go up the road after a rain storm. "

    "You can’t drive to the coordinates, you have to park at the uppermost parking lot for Silver Flat and hike up to a camping spot. Camping anywhere along that road will give you gorgeous views, though!"

    9. Millcreek Canyon Backcountry Camping and Yurts

    8 Reviews
    Mounthaven, UT
    39 miles
    Website

    "You can backpack in and camp anywhere a 1/2 mile from any road like the other nearby canyons. Good trails to approach from are Church fork and Lambs Canyon Trailhead."

    "Millcreek Canyon is home to some wonderful trails that can be accessed by foot or bike. Although the canyon offers many hiking trails, the main use of the trails seems to be for trail running."

    10. Anderson Park

    2 Reviews
    Pleasant Grove, UT
    34 miles

    "Several fire pits, large covered lighted pavillion with three rows of picnic tables.  Large grassy field, two wooded areas, boarders a residential neighborhood, flushing toilets."

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773 Reviews of 21 Stockton Campgrounds

  • Jeremy H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 9, 2019

    Fivemile Pass OHV

    Good for free camping

    Not much out here but you’ll likely see a hawk or a Golden Eagle. You will have to put up with crazy OHVers and drunk partiers in some spots but there are a lot of places to go with a few pit toilets spread about.

    This is the desert and there is no water so come prepared. Please leave no trace and clean up after yourself.

  • Alan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2019

    Lower Narrows Campground

    Beautiful Creek Access w/ Expert Level Climbing Routes a Stones Throw Away

    Let me start off by saying the other review for this CG is about 250 miles off target.  The Narrows CG the other person is talking about is located in Zion National Park near St. George/Springville in southern Utah.  There are no soaring sandstone walls here!  There are however amazing overhanging water sculpted limestone cliffs that contain some of the hardest climbing that the west desert of Utah has to offer!  There are a decent amount of routes on either side of the road with the majority of the routes being near the Upper Narrows CG. 

    This CG is setup in much the same way as the Upper.  There are metal fire rings and picnic tables at each of the campsites with a vault toilet within a couple minutes walk from any of the sites.  There are only 3 sites and there are no water or trash facilities so bring all you need and then pack it all out!  The creek offers a nice respite from the heat in the summer and would probably be decent fishing as well.  I only saw a couple trout while wandering around but I'm sure there are more!

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 20, 2019

    Ken's Lake Campground

    Spacious quiet camping near Moab

    Stayed at Ken's Lake Campground in early October, and despite to cool temperatures the campground was¾ full when I arrived just before sunset. Found two of the loops full, ended up staying in site 1. Ken's Lake Campground is a fairly large campground located 10 miles south of Moab. The campground has 48 sites but it did not feel that large. The campground is divided in to three loops in two sections. The first section contains two loops, sites are spread a good distance apart which is good since these two loops are almost entirely in the open with only the occasional small tree or large bush. Being in the open the sites were quiet windy during my stay. While the campground is near Ken's lake there is no direct access to the lake from the campground. The upper section located a short distance up the main road has a little more privacy as it is just inside the tree line and sites are nicely spread out. The sites in the upper section are nicer sites in the campground, and provide some shelter from the wind. Being several miles from the highway made for a nice quiet nights sleep. The campground has great view of the La Sal Mountains to the east and the redrock formations to the west All campsites have a picnic table with metal fire rings. Several vault toilets are available through out the campground. Trash service is available. You will need to bring your own water as there is no water available at the campground. Sites are$20 per night. Ken's Lake campground has two group areas, group site A in the lower section is just to the right when you enter the campground. Group site A has two horse corrals. Group site B is located at the end of the upper section. Both group sites have fire grates, picnic tables, a shade shelter and are near a vault toilet.

  • Jillian B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2022

    Willow Park Campground

    Campground near Provo

    This campground is ok, would expect a little more since you have to pay $25. In a nice little suburban neighborhood. Spots are close together and not much privacy, our site was along the back fence. Each site had fire pit and picnic table. There are two bathrooms, no showers and no electricity. It looks like there are a couple water fill up spigots but not potable.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Goshen Road Dispersed Camping

    Pretty location

    Site is pretty dirty, some have never heard of leave no trace . It is 7 pm and still extremely hot not much shade up here at this location

  • Mary S.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Tanners Flat

    Good location for exploring Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City

    You really need to know this: No dogs are allowed because this campground is in the Salt Lake City watershed.

    And this: As inviting as the water running through the campground may look, you are not allowed to swim, wade or wash in it.

    One more thing: Gate closes at 10 pm although that didn't stop some partiers at the next site in from us. They partied and left around 11 or so. There was no payment tag on the post. The exit is open but has tire shredders if you enter over them.

    A pleasant surprise at a Forest Service campground: 10 lbs of ice for $2! (There was also the usual bundle of firewood for $6.)

    An unpleasant surprise: Old, dirty bathrooms. I've seen cleaner vault toilets elsewhere than these flush toilets.

    There is no water for now (July 2018) in bathroom sinks or at spigots. The host said something about a pipe issue and water needing to be tested. That covers the amenities other than dumpsters.

    What about the sites? We arrived on a Sunday morning when the host was putting up signs indictating which sites were reserved. We had 3 possible sites among 1 through 19 and grabbed #9, a pull through site with a buffer between the road in the parking/small RV area.

    Sites in the other area (higher numbers) were becoming available, but that area's host said many of the sites were only appropriate for tents.

    Our site #9: There are a few steps down to the picnic table, fire ring and grill plus a separate area to the left for a tent. See photos.

    General site info:

    • Some sites have a concrete pad for the picnic table, etc.

    • Many sites have an area for the tent that is away from the picnic table and concealed from the road.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2019

    Ken's Lake Campground

    Quiet camping and a Lake to cool off in

    Ken's Lake Recreation Area located just 10 south of Moab is a nice place to cool off or camp during the hot summer months, but not in October. Visited in early October and did not spend time in the nice day area as it was in the low 40's and I was not trying to avoid the heat. That being said the lake looks like a great place to spend part of your day to cool off or do a little fishing. I spent my visit at the campground just down the toad from the day use turn off. Their are two turn offs for the campground. The first turn leads to two camping loops and a group use shelter with horse corrals. The campsite in these two loop are out in the open as only a few small trees are in the area. This area was windy during my stay, not what I wanted on a cold day and night. The wind would be nice to keep bugs away or keep things a little cooler in the summer. While you are in direct full of all the other campers in the loop you do have plenty of room as these sites are spacious and spread apart with lots of room between sites. A little further up the road is the other section of the campground. This section is just inside the tree line and provide a bit more privacy with all the trees and bushes. Site are a little closer together but still nicely spread apart. Their is another group use site with a shelter at the end of this section. All site have picnic tables and a metal fire ring. Vault toilets are found in the day use area and through out the campground. Their is trash bins at the campground but no water so be sure to fill us in town before arriving at your camp. You can not directly access the lake from the campground, there are trails that lead down to the lake.

  • Myrna G.
    May. 19, 2020

    Little Mill

    Beautiful Campground

    Just returned from an overnight stay at Little Mill with amazing American Fork Creek right beside my sites The campground is clean, no water, trash or electric and vault toilets. The camp host were so friendly gave us suggestions on where to hike in the area. My only reason this campground didn’t get 5 stars is due to the horrible road noise. I seriously thought I was at a truck stop off the interstate. Honking and racing cars until 3am just ruined it. If noise doesn’t bother you head on over.

Guide to Stockton

If you're looking for tent camping near Stockton, Utah, you'll find a variety of options that offer unique experiences in nature. From scenic views to outdoor activities, there's something for every camping enthusiast.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the peaceful surroundings at Loop Campground, where you'll find picnic tables and toilets, making your stay comfortable.
  • At Camp Eagle Mountain, you can set up your tent in a beautiful desert-like area, perfect for ATV and biking adventures nearby.
  • Anderson Park offers drinking water, trash disposal, and flushing toilets, making it a convenient choice for families.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Experience the thrill of climbing at Upper Narrows, which is close to some of the best climbing routes in the Stansbury Mountains.
  • For those who enjoy fishing, Lower Narrows Campground provides access to a creek that’s perfect for a relaxing day by the water.
  • If you're up for a challenge, hike to Red Pine Lake for stunning views and a serene camping experience.

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