Best Tent Camping near Tabiona, UT

Recent Tent Reviews near Tabiona, Utah

694 Reviews of 30 Tabiona Campgrounds

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  Mariah G.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 4, 2020

  Great Horned Owl Campground — Deer Creek State Park

  Expensive but reservoir access

  I tent camped in the Great Horned Owl section which does not have hookups, though other sections did for a higher price. There were RVs in the same section and that blocked the views for a lot of the tent sites. I was charged an additional $15 just to have an additional car which I thought was pretty crazy. There are warm showers and reservoir access for boats included (I took my paddle board out and the water was pretty rough but fun) but $40 is a lot for a tent site this close to neighbors with generators who block the views.

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  Holly S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 15, 2020

  Moon Lake

  Tradition

  Been going here every year for 20 years. We love to fish and cook them over the fire at night. We use the jakes fishing hooks. The silver and gold ones worked the best. Their bathrooms are clean. You can rent a little fishing boat for the day. They upgraded their shop and added a little ice cream bar. The new staff is very friendly. They even have little cabins you can rent that include extra things such as a fridge. Camp sites near the lake don’t have as many trees and campsites further from the lake but there is some shade still. They have single tent, double tent camp sites. It’s a great place to camp, we went in July this year and there were not any mosquitos.

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  Jeane L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 2, 2021

  Great Horned Owl Campground — Deer Creek State Park

  Pretty area, better for trailers and RV

  The area is so pretty! We tent camped in the Great Horned Owl loop and it was a well kept and tidy. The hosts were friendly and helpful. The sites are a bit close together but that could be a bonus for small groups that want to be near to each other. The day use parking lot is adjacent to sites 20 and 21. Read the descriptions when you book if you are tent camping, not all the sites are suitable for it. Site 20 was okay, but our tent ended up having to be on slight slope. We might try site 4 when the weather is cooler since it was a little more flat for tent camping, but it didn’t have much shade. The flush bathrooms were clean and the showers warm and convenient.

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  Phen P.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 9, 2021

  Chokecherry Campground — Deer Creek State Park

  It is what it is.

  Nothing special. RV park type camp ground. Tent sites right on top of each other. Expect people walking though your site all day.

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  Amber A.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 31, 2016

  Moon Lake Campground

  Camp along a long lake

  This area is more green than I usually expect from Utah. Great kayaking and some moderate/long hikes on site. We hired horses to explore the area, highly recommended. It’s close to lots of other state and national lands too, so it’d make a good base camp. Some tent sites are isolated, many are fairly wooded. Everything is basic and clean, as we expect from national facilities like this.

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  Amber A.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 31, 2016

  Moon Lake

  Camp along a long lake

  This area is more green than I usually expect from Utah. Great kayaking and some moderate/long hikes on site. We hired horses to explore the area, highly recommended. It’s close to lots of other state and national lands too, so it’d make a good base camp. Some tent sites are isolated, many are fairly wooded. Everything is basic and clean, as we expect from national facilities like this.

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  Dennis A.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 14, 2018

  Mirror Lake - Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest

  Picturesque!

  Beautiful higher altitude camping. RV's and tent camping. No electricity or water hookups. No showers and pit toilets. Allow horses in the horse section of the campground. Lake you can canoe, kayak no motorized crafts allwed. Fishing and swimming in the lake. Nice hiking around the lake.

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  Seth K.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 27, 2018

  Rabbit Gulch Campground — Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

  Desert-like but awe inspiring

  This campground, specifically, the tent only part is awe inspiring. You have the ability to camp super close to the lake and the pictures you can take are amazing. The bathrooms are quite spartan at the tent camping only site, but showers and flush toilets are available at the other side of the campground. Watch out for rocks going in, we got a flat.

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  Gracie W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 13, 2023

  Twin Coves — Rockport State Park

  Nice Campground

  Campground was clean and had vault toilets. Water spicket was available but no showers (I believe there were only showers at the entrance of the park). Be aware that there are tons of bugs here, an overwhelming amount. Pack your bug spray if you’re tent camping!! Amazing views of the lake, beautiful birds, and the weather was phenomenal. Happy trails!

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  Jessica D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 25, 2023

  Nine Mile Canyon Ranch

  Great Campground!

  Nine Mile Ranch is a great campground outside of Wellington, UT and a good base camp to check out Nine Mile Canyon. They have historic cabins they have used for camping cabins, RV and tent sites. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. Super friendly and knowledgeable camp host. I would definitely stay again!

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  Carrie C.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 23, 2019

  Diamond Fork

  Very clean and super camp host!

  I really loved this campground! And I really love Diamond Fork Hotsprings! I can’t wait to visit again! We camped the Thursday after Labor bad and had the entire campground almost all to ourselves! On Labor Day weekend there wasn’t an empty campsite. Cost is $22 for a single site, $44 for a double. We arrived to camp around 7:30 and pitched our tent then headed up the road a few more miles to the parking area for Diamond Fork (5th water) Hot Springs. I recommend visiting the Hotspring at night in the summer to escape the overwhelming crowds. There were only a handful of people at the springs during our evening visit. The trail to the springs is about 2.4 miles in. We returned to camp around 1 AM and slept soundly in the still, quiet nature. You can hear the stream babble nearby. We slept in and as we were breaking down camp, Marc, the camp host stopped by to se how our visit was and if we needed anything. What a wonderful man! We chatted for quite a while about the area and he offered to give us a tour of the campground in his golf cart. This is a pretty leather campground! 3 separate loops. There are some hike in tent sites but they are set up for dual tents and are priced as such so they are $44 which is quite speedy for a pack in tent site. There is a well maintained nature trail the passes through the campground. There are educational kiosks along the trail. There are multiple restrooms throughout the campground. The 2 I used were very clean considering it was post holiday weekend.
  Each campsite had a fire ring, grill, and a picnic table. Tent sites all offered nice level areas for pitching your tent. You can purchase fire wood from the camp host. This is a great place and I can’t wait to return!

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  joey M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 25, 2024

  Keetley Campground — Jordanelle State Park

  Great views for the family and pets!

  This is a hike in area of camping. Luckily the park provides free wagons so that you can pack up and hike to your area. The hike is about a quarter mile to the general area where there are lots. This area is tent camping only. The views are great and the water is great! It is dog friendly with a leash. Each lot has a paved area with a picnic bench and fire pit. Really enjoyed this place!

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  Daniel L.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 30, 2022

  Mount Timpanogos Campground

  A cool getaway

  Sites are small and primarily tent sites. There are a couple sites which would accommodate a small 16 ft trailer. We had to unhook and park diagonal to fit small trailer and short truck.

  We didn't spend much time during the day as we were visiting relatives near Provo and enjoyed the cooler getaway in the evening.

  The drive up here was beautiful and the hiking trails probably have amazing views.

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  Casey G.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 27, 2023

  Castle Gate RV Park

  A Hidden Gem!

  Castle Gate RV Park is a newly built RV park, with cabins and tent sites available as well! The splash pad is perfect for kiddos! The Book Cliffs make for a beautiful back drop for photos at any angle! Plus this campground is WALKING distance from the adorable town of Helper, UT. Museums, restaurants, shops, art galleries! There are hiking trails galore near by, and OHV trails too! You can take off straight from your campsite!

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  Tate W.

  Guide

  

  May. 28, 2022

  Nine Mile Canyon Ranch

  A Little bit of everything

  The 9 mile Canyon Ranch has a little bit of everything. RV spots, tent camping, cabins. There are clean bathrooms and showers for $3. You can hammock in some spots. Best to call in ahead so they get you a best part with some of the trees.

  Beautiful area. No service but there is Wi-Fi at the house. The lady there was SUPER nice and answered all my questions and was very willing to help and make sure I had a good stay.

  I slept in my Bronco but my spot had a campfire and picnic table. Enjoyed my stay.

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  Dave L.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 16, 2020

  Diamond Fork

  Great campground with a visit from the locals!

  We have stayed here before and remember that it was a great campground. The sites are clean and have concrete around the table and cooking area. The tent site was nestled among the trees and was very nice.

  We did get a visit from the locals. A herd of cattle came through for dinner. They were escorted away from the campground by the host. Right next to the river, there was a trail to hike and an educational trail for the area.

  The pit toilet was available and there was running water next to the site.

  Overall, it was a great stay!

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  Chris B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 16, 2023

  Lower Provo Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest

  Not a good campsite to pick a site without having been there

  We reserved site#2 for tent camping. There is not place to put a tent on that site that isn't on rocks. Also, we were swarmed by mosquitos the second we got out of the car. In the 2 minutes we were trying to figure out where to put a tent, we got bitten at least a dozen times. Site#2 wouldn't fit an RV either- terrible site. There are other huge sites and some really tiny sites. This is not a good campsite to pick a site without having been there. The photos do not tell the whole story. We drove back to Kamas to get cell coverage, called Recreation.gov and explained the issue with the site and they refunded our entire amount. There is no camp host in that campground to help. The bathrooms were ok at best.

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  Brad B.

  Legend

  

  May. 23, 2019

  Indian Bay Campground — Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

  Great lake to play at.

  This is a great place for a campsite. There is a really nice pavilion and really nice bathrooms with running water and showers. Close to the boat ramp and the views are incredible.  Really nice paths to get you to the beach and the boat ramp.

  Lots of fish in the lake and craw fish. The water is refreshing to swim, water ski, paddle board or any water sport.

  Lots of tent camping spots with great views, Group sites and lots of trailer camping with hook ups and water.

  Lots of bathrooms with running water and also a few pit style outhouses. This campground can get busy in the summer months. They take reservations so that is your best option.

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  Sean H.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 4, 2020

  Twin Coves — Rockport State Park

  Clean, Quiet, and Close

  We were drawn to going to Rockport State Park because of how close it is to SLC(only about 40 minutes). The gate guards at the entrance were super nice and helpful, and guided us to the closest tent-campsite to the water. The campsite was very clean and offered a gazebo with a table, a fire place, and a barbecue. The camp spots are decently placed and have plenty to park your vehicle. Other perks of this spot are the fact that it’s dog friendly, has clean outhouses, and fresh well-water.

  Ps. Definitely bring bug spray!

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  Alan B.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 1, 2018

  Trial Lake

  Better than the campground but kind of sad in dry years

  While camping lakeside to get away from the crowds of the developed campground may be a good idea in spring, the dry winter has left this beautiful area as more of a puddle than a lake/reservoir. I wandered around the lake and found quite a few good tent sites tucked among the trees, the only problem was that the water was 100-300' away in spots and some 50' in elevation lower. Maybe after this winter if it's heavy this will be a nice place to camp again, but until then I would head to Mirror Lake or Moosehorn if you want pristine mountain lake camping. Unlike the campground, if you really want to camp here it'll only cost you $6 for 3 days and $12 for the week with a Mirror Lake Hwy rec pass.

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  Andy C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2020

  Lodgepole Campground

  Lodgepole Campground - Group Site B

  Nice basic campground just coming out of Heber City, UT on your way to Strawberry Reservoir. This is a fairly large campground with numerous sites. The group site parking was shallow. We could barely fit our 19 ft travel trailer and our truck. Outside of the group site it appears there are deeper sites that could accommodate a long fifth wheel. Parking space is wide enough to park another car next to trailer. There are a few tent sites as around the group site pavilion.

  No hookups for RV’s. Dump station on site for $10 fee. RV spots are back in only. There is running water and flushable toilets on site; however, the water line was under repair and not turned on during our stay. It sounds like the repairs have been going on for a long time.

  There is cellular service, but it’s a little slow. I have sprint carrier and had service.

  Negatives: The campground is close a highway incline/decline which is frequented by Semi’s which bring lots of noise to the campground throughout the day and into the night.

  Stinging Nettle: lots of stinging nettle located around group site B, so stay on the paths as much as possible.

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  Bill W.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 5, 2021

  Little Lyman Lake Campground

  Great Lake Spot with Great Host

  Spent 3 nights at Little Lyman Lake to get out of the Heat. This is a wonderful campground with 6 small RV campsites and 4 tent sites. Sites 2, 3, 8 and 10 are pull thru. Site 1 is a double back in and 9 is a deep back in. There’s two very clean pit toilets but no water. Doesn’t sound like they will ever get water back so bring enough with you as we could not find any even in Mountain View. The host, Matthew drives up from Meeks Cabin multiple times every day and checks to see if you need anything, he is the greatest caretaker. There is only a few negatives. There’s a lot of people who come into the site to use the bathrooms and fish without paying the day use fee. They did leave some trash in the toilets and around the lake. People also walk right through the campsite to go to the lake. Not too noisy on the weekends and plenty of available sites, we had 2 other campers on Saturday night. Sunday night and Monday we had the whole valley to ourselves. The fishing after everyone left was great, brook and speckled trout, small but fun to catch on light tackle or flies. Matthew made up for the minimal negatives. If you disperse up at Big Lyman and come down to fish, pay the day use fee, make sure you have your fishing license and take your trash out. We’ll be back for some mid week camping soon. Don’t even think you will get cell service, but isn’t that the point.

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  Jenny R.

  Legend

  

  May. 13, 2018

  Price Canyon Recreation Area

  Ranger Review: Leatherman Signal Multi-tool at the Price Canyon Campground

  Campground Review: Price Canyon Campground

  I stayed at the Price Canyon campground on my way for a mountain biking weekend in Moab. This campground was at the top of Price Canyon but the access road was right off the highway. It is a single lane switchback road with the last quarter mile being easy dirt road so longer trailers may have a few challenges. It is a mixture of single and group sites all for the same price. There is a nature trail from the campsite (that is also accessible from the day use area) that takes you higher up the canyon. The hike was nice and I would recommend close toed shoes as the second half/ has a section that is pretty steep around large rocks/boulders, and loose dirt. I didn’t do the whole hike made it to the top of the ridge. There is also a picnic/overlook area not far from the campground that had great views of Price Canyon.

  Pros:

  • This campground was $8. Which is the cheapest campground I found (unless it was free dispersed).
  • Tent sites were tucked back off the road and short walks from the parking spots which made them feel more private. You didn’t have to watch your neighbor the whole time. They are pretty standard with a metal fire ring and picnic table. My spot had a few options for tents but I used the larger (or more designated) one. There were sites for trailers/campers where the tables were closer to the parking spots.
  • Typical Forest Service pit toilets that were clean and stocked.

  Overall it was very peaceful and I will definitely be staying here again.

  Cons:

  • No water (or at least there was none when I visited). I visited in May and they hadn’t turned the pipes back on from being shut off for the winter freeze. So be prepared with your own water just in case.

  *Lots of buzzing insects around. The bugs weren’t bad but you could hear the buzzing which was quite annoying.

  • Tent sites are down short trails and not the flattest so if you have mobility issues it could be a challenge (but there were handicapped designated sites available).

  Gear Review: Leatherman Signal Multi-tool

  As a ranger for the Dyrt, I get the opportunity to test out gear from our partners once in a while. I have had the privilege of testing out the Leatherman Signal Multi-tool. First off, this tool is the bomb! It has 19 different functions and will pretty much be the go-to tool for camping or outdoor adventure. It is quite large so not ideal for light weight backpacking but great for car camping or any activity where you are not super concerned about weight. For the most part, it lives in the glove compartment of my car so I will always have it for quick use.

  Pros:

  • Super versatile tool. With 19 different functions/abilities the odds of you being able to complete your task with just this one tool is super high. It has all your basics: knife, saw, pliers, bottle opener and some not so basic: flit/Firestarter, sharpening file, whistle, screwdriver heads, hammer (as well as a boat load of other things)
  • The blades are really easy to access and also lock into place so you don’t have to destroy your fingertips getting the out or putting them away. I can flip out and in the knife with one hand.
  • It comes with a belt carry case. I probably won’t wear it on my belt but the case does protect it (and the other stuff) in my glove compartment from banging around too much.
  • It has become my go to tool for camping and general use because it lives in my car and is easily accessible.

  Cons:

  • It is a multi-tool so it may not work for all situations. Sometimes it may be a little too big or awkward to use where a more specific tool is what is needed. It is good at a lot of things but not amazing at one or two.
  • It is a little bit and heavy so may not be the best backpacking tool but that is a very limited negative.

  Summary: The Signal is one of the best multi-tools I have ever had and just having it with me whenever I am exploring outdoors makes me feel more secure in case something happens.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 28, 2023

  White House on the ranch

  Camping near the lake

  Jake from the Dyrt here!  White House on the Ranch has a great spot for you wether you're towing a camper, or looking to setup the tent, and with a lake nearby its perfect for those hot Utah days.  Check them out and make sure to leave a review and some photos on the Dyrt!

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  Drew W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 30, 2016

  Stateline Campground

  Awesome lake!

  State line Cove Campround is great. The beachy lake was awesome. I enjoyed doing some stand up paddle boarding, and swimming in the lake. My campsite was right next to the lake. It was great to open up my tent and see the beautiful lake and sandy area. This campground actually is close to the Wyoming and Utah boarder. There really isn't any shaded areas, so during the summer months I'm sure it gets pretty hot. You can't make reservations ahead of time, it's on a first come first serve basis. However, I got there around 6pm on a Friday and was able to get a good spot. The campsites are pretty bare, and not every campsite comes with a picnic table. The toilets are a little gross, but it wasn't a huge deal for me. I would come back again just to do more stand up paddle boarding in the lake!

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  Shad G.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 24, 2021

  Mountain View Campground — Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

  Mountain View Camping

  We stayed at the Mountain View campground. I was glad I had a back-in site around the edge of the loop. I loved the view. The pull through sites in the middle were super close together that left little room for slide outs and entry/exit from the trailers unless you were in the end. Each site has a pavilion and fire ring. They don’t allow tents on the grass, but a handful had a tent pad so make sure you check the site listing to determine if it will allow a tent. We had water hookups and access to 20/30/50 electricity. No sewer available in the site, but they do have a dump station. The campsite had a shower building and vault toilet locations around the loop. There were even 3-4 cabins that you could rent (they looked similar to those at a KOA I have seen before). We enjoyed our stay and the temperature was great. Could use more trees. The back in drive way was 60 ft in length.

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  Hannah S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 8, 2018

  Wasatch National Forest Moosehorn Campground

  neat campground. lake spots are the best.

  this campground has a lot to offer. I don’t think there is any bad spots, but the spots on the road side didn’t seam very flat, but most had at least a spot for a tent. no water, bathrooms and trash. there is a great hiking trail across the street and along camp site to pull off the side of the road and camp of you don’t want to camp in actually campground. spot 19 (I think) was my favorite but would only be good for tent, no trailer.