Best Glamping near Taylorsville, UT

Pony Express RV Resort in North Salt Lake includes upscale glamping accommodations with full-service amenities, just minutes from Salt Lake City. Their luxury glamping cabins feature electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control, providing a refined outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort. The campground boasts impeccably maintained grounds with concrete pads and landscaped areas surrounding each glamping unit. Additional luxury amenities include an on-site pool, playground, life-size chessboard, and dedicated pet areas including dog parks and a dog washing station. One guest shared, "The facilities are spotless! Seriously, the staff keep the entire grounds in great condition."

Guests staying at glamping sites near Taylorsville can enjoy both mountain views and urban convenience. The Jordan River Parkway Trail runs adjacent to Pony Express, offering 80 miles of paved biking and walking paths for glamping visitors seeking outdoor recreation without venturing far. Several canyon locations including Tanners Flat provide yurt accommodations amid alpine settings with stream access and proximity to wilderness hiking. The glamping locations operate seasonally, with most canyon sites available from May through mid-October, while Pony Express offers year-round luxury tent options. A visitor noted, "You can see mountains all around you" while enjoying modern conveniences like WiFi, clean bathhouses, and clubhouse amenities including pool tables, foosball, and guest kitchens.

Best Glamping Sites Near Taylorsville, Utah (32)

    1. Spruces - Big Cottonwood

    33 Reviews
    Mounthaven, UT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $346 / night

    "Right up Big Cottonwood Canyon, 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"

    "We set up our tents in some of the group sites and used other areas for the learning opportunities. The campground was well kept, the bathrooms clean, and the fire pits well maintained."

    2. Granite Flat (utah)

    38 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $358 / night

    "I stayed on site 58 (tent only). Enough room for 2 medium tents. Next/above stream. Tucked in very back. Long ways to walk from car. Water spout next to car area."

    "There is running water and vault toilets throughout the campground. There were some wicked thunderstorms at night (which we liked)."

    3. Pony Express RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    North Salt Lake, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 355-1550

    "My god-father and mother come into town yearly and stay at this location in their 5th wheel. The facility is spotless! Seriously, the staff keep the entire grounds in great condition."

    "You can’t burn firewood but you can have a propane fire pit. There is a plant nearby so it kind of smells. And there’s a decent amount of road noise since it’s in town."

    4. Tanners Flat

    19 Reviews
    Snowbird, UT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $217 / night

    "Paid sites Easy drive up Keep in mind other campers are near but not right by you depending on site."

    "I enjoyed the location, the space, and my whole family did as well!  There was some garbage in the fire pit when we arrived, but other than that it was fantastic."

    5. Little Mill

    21 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $229 / night

    "We got a site with access to the river which my kids really enjoyed. There was a fun giant "sliding rock" in the area to climb on. Lots of trees for hammocks."

    "Set up my hammock and listen to the running water. Only negative is the site is off the main canyon road and there is some traffic noise during the day."

    6. Redman Campground

    15 Reviews
    Brighton, UT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 733-2660

    $29 - $217 / night

    "We camped next to a small stream which added nice background noise. We enjoyed a campfire and some s'mores."

    "There were lots of great trees for hammocking, fire pits, and bathrooms! Overall this place was beautiful and perfect for what we were doing!"

    7. Flight Park State Recreation Area

    8 Reviews
    Lehi, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 375-0731

    "Pulling up we were a bit confused as there were paid sites near the bathroom. It appears that anything beyond that is dispersed."

    8. Timpooneke

    15 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $205 / night

    "This campground provides easy access to one of the best hikes. Mt Timpanogous provides some stellar views of the backcountry and the valley below. On the way, stop and checkout Scout Falls."

    "I love how it is near a river. You can hear it at night. It's so nice to get to a cool area out of the hot valley and into the cool scenic back country of Utah county."

    9. Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground

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

    $15 - $40 / night

    "Each one had a fire pit and picnic table. 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."

    "You’re gonna love sitting out by your fire pit watching the deer scamper all over the mountains that surround you."

    10. Nunns Park

    27 Reviews
    Aspen Grove, UT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 851-8640

    "This is a great place to pitch a tent or come up and stay for the day. The only bad part about this camp site is all the highway noise."

    "The sites are very close together with lots of foot, bike, and skateboarding traffic passing nearby. I was lucky to get a site near the river which drowned out the noise."

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Glamping Reviews near Taylorsville, UT

405 Reviews of 32 Taylorsville Campgrounds


  • Jacob A.
    May. 16, 2023

    Tanners Flat

    Amazing

    Paid sites Easy drive up

    Keep in mind other campers are near but not right by you depending on site.

    We went last summer and cant wait to go back

    Running water Hook ups Tent spots

    Good for groups or singles

    Feel free to book its about 20$ a night Its well worth it and its not to far from home but not to close either.

    Stayed at multiple spots looking to get back again this summer.

    Please check out my other reviews. More to come. Happy camping.

  • Brad B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 17, 2019

    Nunns Park

    Close to river and in the mountains with a highway close by.

    This is a great place to pitch a tent or come up and stay for the day. The only bad part about this camp site is all the highway noise. It is close to the Provo river and there is lots of shade so that is nice. Great place to have a camp fire and cook some S'mores.  The bike path is close so bring your long board or bike and go for a ride. This is withing walking distance from Bridal Vail Falls so that is a great day hike and see the falls. Also great fly fishing in the Provo river so do yourself a favor and bring your fishing gear.

  • Kimberlee W.
    Jun. 22, 2021

    Granite Flat (utah)

    Quiet, shaded area

    Quite area, lot of room. I stayed on site 58 (tent only). Enough room for 2 medium tents. Next/above stream. Tucked in very back. Long ways to walk from car. Water spout next to car area. Will be sharing parking with 2 other sites. 2 lakes nearby. Fire pit with grill gate. Shaded area. Full sun from 10am-4pm.

  • Mindy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Little Mill

    Great for short trip

    My family of five enjoyed this campground. We got a site with access to the river which my kids really enjoyed. There was a fun giant "sliding rock" in the area to climb on. Lots of trees for hammocks. Downside is it's right next to a busy highway and picnic areas. Although the campsite has quiet hours, the picnic area across the street stayed loud well past quiet hours. The road noise was a lot more than I expected.. especially at night. Definitely bring ear plugs or plan to stay only a nite or two. We planned on staying three nights, but were so exhausted by lack of sleep we left a day early.

  • James J.
    Jul. 11, 2022

    Dixie Creek Campground — East Canyon State Park

    A good example of how government campsites should be done

    Overall, the facility is neat and clean for a campground. My visit was at the end of the 4th weekend, so some messes were expected. My campsite was in good shape upon setting up my 30ft trailer. All sites are back-in and mostly flat asphalt. A little rig leveling might be needed. The outside of the loop at Dixie C.G. is electric and water only. The inside of the loop has full hook-ups. 

     All sites have long, sturdy metal tables and a metal cover over a concrete pad. A fire pit was adjacent. Even with fire restrictions almost everywhere else in Utah, wood fires were permitted in the provided pit. Common area toilets are well maintained, containing flush toilets and running water. Most service buildings also contain free showers.

    A one-star deduction is due to the effects of climate change, which is out of the Park's control to an extent. That said, my beef is with maintenance of the beach - a nice beach by the way. It's obvious where the historical water level use to be. Wish I could have seen the reservoir full because it may never happen again. But I digress. I think the park should rake or scrape the beach surface to remove offensive weeds and people's discards. That takes workers, budget and equipment. My guess is our State representatives lack interest to fund state parks for such mediation measures. It would greatly enhance the visual appeal and safety for families at the water's edge.

    Photos of site online @ www.recreation.gov

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2021

    Little Mill

    Camp by the creek

    I got a site right by the creek. Set up my hammock and listen to the running water.

    Only negative is the site is off the main canyon road and there is some traffic noise during the day.

  • Brad B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2019

    Utah Lake State Park Campground

    Lots of trees for shade and lots of bugs.

    This is a fun place to stay when you want to go someplace close. There are lots of trees for the summer months and lots of shade. There are a couple good beaches. This is Utah's biggest fresh water lake. There are lots, and lot of bug so bring bug spray.

    Awesome mountain views. Good fishing in the Provo river or lake fishing. You can build a fire and get firewood from camp host. There is full hook ups and also spots for a tent. Most spots have a pavilion and nice tables. Great bathrooms with running water. I can't remember which spot we stayed at but they are were really nice.

  • J
    Aug. 1, 2016

    Spruces - Big Cottonwood

    Great camping spot close to SLC

    Right up Big Cottonwood Canyon, 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. Fire pits and restrooms are near campsites, but note that the gate closes late at night so expect to walk from the road if you show up too late. More of a loud, lively site than a quiet spot in the wilderness. A fun place for camping and making s'mores with friends.

  • A
    Aug. 12, 2020

    South Fork (UT)

    Great place but book ahead!

    We camped here in July, I definitely recommend going beforehand to scope out which site you would like best and reserve it online because this place gets all booked up! Close to the river and nice roomy site with a table and fire pit. Bathroom within walking distance!


Guide to Taylorsville

Camping options near Taylorsville, Utah range from high elevation mountain sites to valley locations with urban access. The area features several canyon campgrounds at elevations between 6,000-7,400 feet, providing cooler summer temperatures and proximity to alpine recreation. Most mountain campgrounds operate seasonally from May through October due to snow closures, while valley locations remain accessible year-round.

What to do

Hike to waterfalls near camp: At Spruces Campground in Big Cottonwood Canyon, campers can access Donut Falls directly from the campground. "There are some great hikes not far from camp, Doughnut falls is very close and you are just a short drive from Silver Lake," notes Craig E., who has frequently spotted wildlife at the campground.

Mountain bike from your tent: American Fork Canyon provides camping with trail access. A camper at Granite Flat shared, "Clean site. Close proximity to the lake and hiking makes it a favorite spot." The campground sits near multiple reservoirs for fishing and paddling opportunities, with one visitor noting, "There are two reservoirs close by in Tibble Fork and Silverlake flat that are both beautiful."

Winter camping adventures: For cold weather enthusiasts, several campgrounds offer winter access. "Wonderful winter wonder land you can snowshoe into in the winter and camp at!" reports Shilah M. about Spruces Campground, where determined campers can access sites via snowshoe when roads are closed to vehicles.

What campers like

Accessible wilderness: Many sites offer nature experiences despite urban proximity. At Timpooneke, Michael J. appreciates that "this campground is well maintained and nestled into some nice pine trees in view of the backside of Mount Timpanogos," adding it's "special because it's such a short drive after work."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Animal sightings enhance camping experiences throughout the area. At Redman Campground, visitors report frequent wildlife encounters. "This campground is quiet and has abundant wildlife," writes one reviewer, while another mentions "two moose munching away at the willow at the adjacent site."

River-adjacent sites: Many campgrounds feature water access. One camper at Nunns Park appreciated that "the river is right there and makes some beautiful yet subtle white noise." Another noted, "It is in Provo canyon and the cliffs on either side are very impressive. The walk from the campsite to bridal falls is also lovely!"

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most popular sites book quickly, especially for summer weekends. A Granite Flat visitor warns, "Be aware that this campsite reservations for the weekend fill up quick. I checked in late may and every weekend until September was already booked."

Watershed restrictions: Canyon areas have specific regulations due to watershed protection. Dogs are prohibited in certain locations, including Little Cottonwood Canyon. "We had planned to camp here but dogs are not allowed," reports a visitor to Redman Campground.

Weather variability: Mountain elevation creates significant temperature fluctuations. "It can get cold at night - high elevation," warns one camper at Timpooneke, situated at 7,400 feet elevation. Seasonal campgrounds typically open late May to mid-October depending on snowpack conditions.

No fires allowed in dispersed camping: At Flight Park State Recreation Area, campers must follow strict fire regulations. One visitor noted the area provides "mine, town, and mountain views" but cautions that fire restrictions apply to dispersed camping locations throughout the region.

Tips for camping with families

Spacious group sites: Families seeking room to spread out have dedicated options. At Settlement Canyon, one visitor reported, "The dry camping spots are very spacious lots of space for the walk around and play and run." Another camper mentioned, "We woke up to see cows in the morning which the kids loved."

Accessible fishing spots: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing access for all ages. A Little Mill camper shared, "Great relaxing family time, fishing on river close, close to tribble fork and silver lakes." Children can often fish directly from campgrounds or at nearby managed reservoirs.

Clean facilities: Family-friendly campgrounds maintain essential amenities. A Redman Campground visitor noted, "There are flush toilets and water spigots. We've used one of the group sites and a double site, and they are very roomy. The camp hosts have always been attentive, too."

Tips from RVers

RV site selection: When glamping near Taylorsville in an RV, consider site positioning. At Pony Express RV Resort, Nicole B. advises, "There are a lot of amenities, clean facilities, and concrete pads. The sites are pretty close together so if you like your space, this probably isn't the best place."

Urban convenience with nature access: RV camping provides proximity to both city amenities and nature. One visitor noted the Pony Express location offers "Easy access to the Jordan River Trail for running, biking, or sunset walks. You'll need to drive to get to restaurants, grocery stores, and ~20 min drive to downtown but overall not a bad spot to camp out for a few days."

Seasonal considerations: Mountain canyon RV sites typically have size limitations and seasonal closures. A Little Mill visitor advised, "In the summer call ahead because this area can be busy," while another noted the campground "runs parallel to the popular alpine loop road and the creek."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Taylorsville, UT is Spruces - Big Cottonwood with a 4.4-star rating from 33 reviews.

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