Top Tent Camping near Tooele, UT
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Best Tent Sites Near Tooele, UT (22)
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Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
Grantsville, Utah8 Reviews29 Photos116 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
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Loop Campground
Grantsville, Utah2 Reviews8 Photos24 SavesLeashed pets are permitted in the campground. It has 12 single sites and 1 double site. There is no water system in this campground will need to bring your own.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
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Red Pine Lake
Alta, Utah7 Reviews83 Photos369 SavesPrimitive, backpacking/hiking accessible only
- Tents
- Group
- Alcohol
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Silver Lake Backcountry
Alta, Utah8 Reviews30 Photos631 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
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Upper Narrows
Grantsville, Utah1 Review11 Photos36 SavesOverview
Upper Narrows Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails.
Recreation
The multi-use Stansbury Front and Medina Flat Trails begin nearby, offering access to the rugged Deseret Peak Wilderness. Willow Creek offers rainbow and brown trout fishing.
Facilities
The multi-use Stansbury Front and Medina Flat Trails begin nearby, offering access to the rugged Deseret Peak Wilderness. Willow Creek offers rainbow and brown trout fishing.
Natural Features
The remote desert canyon is forested with oak, maple, and juniper trees, which offer partial shade. Willow Creek runs alongside the site.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.
Charges & Cancellations
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Toilets
$18 - $105 / night
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Lower Narrows Campground
Grantsville, Utah1 Review5 Photos19 SavesLeashed pets are permitted in the campground. It has 3 single sites. There is no water system in this campground will need to bring your own.
- Tents
- Toilets
$15 / night
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Salamander Flat
Mutual Dell, Utah8 Reviews14 Photos396 SavesSalamander Flat trail connects the Timpooneke trail head with the Salamander Flat dispersed camping area and the Pine hollow trail. The trail starts by crossing a stream, then travels through large stands of fir trees, and crosses the road approximately 1 mile from the trailhead. The Salamander Flat dispersed camping sites and Junction with the Willow Hollow trail is .5 miles farther up the trail. From the dispersed sites, it is another .6 miles to the junction with the Pine Hollow trail #047.
Trail users should be aware of the high level of use that this trail receives, and should expect to see each type of user group on any given day. This trail is subject to a wet trail closure order during the spring and early summer. These closures help to protect and sustain the trail during wet periods. The trail will be signed as closed to all uses except hiking when these closures are in effect.
Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest outside of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no toilets, no treated water, and no fire grates are provided.
Camping in dispersed areas on the Forest is allowed for fourteen (14) days in any thirty (30) day consecutive period. Campers must move off Forest after reaching the 14-day limit. The stay limit also applies to all camping equipment (tents, chairs, ATVs, ATV trailers, etc.), even if used by a different person or group. Camping equipment must be removed by the end of the fourteen (14) day stay limit or the equipment may be impounded. Stay limits are implemented to reduce impacts to vegetation and wildlife habitat, as well as provide access to popular campsite areas for other visitors.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
$10 / night
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Ladyfinger Campground — Antelope Island State Park
Hooper, Utah7 Reviews12 Photos4 SavesLadyfinger Campground is great for small groups of four or fewer people. Tent camping only (limit of one tent per site). Hike-in sites (approximately 230 feet from the parking area). No water or electricity available. Water is available at Bridger Bay Beach, the Dump Station, and the Visitor Center. Pit toilets only. Flush toilets and showers are located at Bridger Bay Beach, 1 mile away. Dogs on leash are welcome. Fires are not allowed in Ladyfinger Campground. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. $20.00 per night. Fee covers one vehicle. Maximum site capacity is four people and one vehicle.
- Pets
- Reservable
- Tents
- Toilets
$20 / night
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Camp Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain, Utah1 Review4 Photos21 Saves- Pets
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Toilets
$26 - $38 / night
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Split Rock Bay Backcountry Campsites — Antelope Island State Park
Syracuse, Utah3 Reviews7 Photos1 SaveReservations are required in advance. No walk-up reservations available. Please watch the Backcountry Camping Orientation Video. The Backcountry Campsites are primitive, hike-in only. Campsites are 5 miles from the nearest parking. Individual sites are designated with a tent pad and post. Tents must be within the tent pad. No water, shade or electricity available. Mulching, pit toilet available. Dogs on leash are welcome. Must clean up after your dog. Fires are not permitted. $20.00 per night. Fee covers one vehicle. Maximum site capacity is four people.
- Pets
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
$20 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews In Tooele
749 Reviews of 22 Tooele Campgrounds
Granite Flat (utah)
Nice campground
Very popular campground. Sites nestled in the trees. Occasional road noise. It is shows as first come first served but somehow people can make reservations ahead of time. We looked for a sign which said OPEN and camped there. Hosts are great.
Salamander Flat
It’s a campsite
After a long day of travel we just wanted to get to any site and camp. This is a national forest so there is technically a park permit required. However, we have an annual park pass and they accept that as well. It is an honor system kind of park permit. They ask you to scan the QR code or pay at the self pay station. $10 for a 3day pass, $20 for a 7 day pass.
The drive up to this site is winding and the cars seem to be used to driving it because they come around the corners pretty fast. Drive carefully and stay on your side of the road. It site is just after mile marker 17.
The site is huge! Lots of space for people, cars, RVs and trailers. The road is paved until you turn in and then it’s a regular dirt road.
The major con in this park in general is the bathrooms are yucky especially at this site.
This seems to be a local hangout for the youngsters as well. They were not a bother to us however, they were letting loose, having a good time at their site. They left around 11 or so.
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Redman Campground
Excellent forested campsite for a mid-week stay
Stopped on a Sunday evening during a westbound cross country journey. Our 20’ van had no issues circling the road to find an open First-come-first-served spot, but would advise not much longer of a rig. We had to figure out the rules for finding and paying for an open spot, but it was all fine. This is a popular campground with many sites reserved far in advance, so last-minute FCFS openings on weekends may be rare.
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!
Cascade Springs Dispersed Site
Best views in Utah?
I want to start positive and say that the views are some of the best! Mt Tiponogous is in full view and the panoramic views are all great as well. It was only my group that camped up there the night we camped, but a couple people did drive by for some off road action. Speaking of off road action, the road is atrocious. Dont come unless you have some serious high clearance 4wd vehicle or you will bottom out and destroy your vehicle. I’m saying this as someone from Lake City CO who grew up driving the Alpine Loop, the road is BAD!
Hailstone - Wasatch Campground — Jordanelle State Park
Lovely reservoir
Campsites are well spaced, several loops available for rvs. Clean showers and bathrooms. Nice perimeter trail around the water. Boat’s available for rent. Very popular location so books up early.
Squaw Peak Road Dispersed
Bumpy road
The road leading here is very bumpy. There are two specific spots that are really bad. 4x4 is almost a requirement. I did however see some people make it up in a van so it is possible. The coordinates lead to an open field with a lot of campsites. I would suggest parking in the lot a little further ahead on the left. This road is a popular destination so people ride up and down it a lot. The views are well worth it and there is also some hiking trails around here as well. There are more dispersed camping sites further along this road. I was able to get a very spotty one bar signal of Verizon while near the coordinates.
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.
Little Mill
Terrible camp hosts and experience.
Wish they had negative stars. Terrible camp hosts. Hosts are not what they are. Maybe they had a bad day, maybe they don’t know what they are doing. Whatever was the reasoning for their bad behavior is not acceptable. I’d steer clear of this one. You will not have a good experience. They will badger and control your every move. Belittle and berate. Not shoot straight and take advantage of you. Go somewhere else.
Dixie Creek Campground — East Canyon State Park
Decent water destination!
We went during the summer and had a great time. The views were perfect and the lake is active with choice of water fun rentals. The site is standard with a small lawn area and a pavilion. Bathrooms are onsite as well as showers. Pet friendly but need to be on a leash at all times. Great for RV’s as power and water is present on each site.
Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park
Beautiful Views
Beautiful views of the lake. Hook ups were really easy to use for the trailer. Bugs were minimal. Bathrooms were very clean. You’ll check in when you enter the park and if you don’t have a reservation, they’ll assign you a spot at the gate and have you pay there.
Salamander Flat
Utah has the worst system
All the sites said no reservation, first come first served, but they were all reserved with no campers. Camp host, as usual, nowhere in sight. I've camped in 43 states for decades and Utah is easily the worst state to camp at due to this system of theirs.
Also the drive up there is about 6 miles of winding hell with idiot children driving so fast I'm surprised there's not a death every day.
Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park
Beautiful view, but could be better.
We stayed in HS site 100. Absolutely beautiful view and great access to park city. Showers were clean. Only downside was the dump station near us was pretty awful smells and the site was very unlevel.
Uinta National Forest Hope Campground
Spacious and chill
Found this campground after several dispersed spots in the area were either closed due to weather or already claimed. Campsites were big with privacy and there was almost no one staying here except the camp host and one other camper. Host was super friendly and it was quite nice to have a toilet to utilize!
Hailstone - Wasatch Campground — Jordanelle State Park
Our favorite MTB hub near Park City
Jordanelle resevoir is a destination of its own but is a 10 minute drive from Park City. Clean bathrooms and showers make this a great place to camp if you are doing water or mountain sports. The campsites have tables, fire pit and bbq and are kept very clean. There are clear paths to the facilities and there is also a few laundry machines and a playground. You can rent boats and sup at the Marina, which also has a general store. Keep in mind that summers can get pretty warm (yet arid) qnd there isnt much shade.
Ken's Lake Campground
Grandchildren camping with Oma
Beautiful area and the kids loved being able to play in the park. Beautiful stars at night. Conveniently located near The Arches National Park
Bridger Bay Campground — Antelope Island State Park
Nice views for the night
Amazing sunset. Not much coverage but nice covered picnic benches and toilets and showers. Gets a bit warm during the day and the “no see ums” will bite if you get close to the waters edge.
Intake Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
Surprisingly beautiful/secluded
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. It’s pretty desolate so it wasn’t my safest-feeling night as a solo traveler, but the specialness was worth it.
Dutchman Mine Flats
Great for hammocks, a little rough on tents
There are several 'camp' spots dispersed in this area accessible only during spring-fall when the canyon is open. You cannot car-camp as there is wooden fence blocking off the parking area.
Unfortunately, the majority of the ground camping is relatively rocky and uneven, but there are some gems. If you're one of the first up, you will be very likely to get a good spot though, especially now with the Tibble Fork access gone from the washout.
Cascade Springs Dispersed Site
Beautiful but not private
Honestly, the only saving thing about this campsite is how beautiful it is. It truly feels like you are on top of the world. But, there were many downsides and we will not be returning. First, the road to get there was horrible. Don’t go up there unless you’re ready to do some off-roading. Second, the campsite had zero shade — so make sure to bring a canopy of some sort; there are no trees around the site. Third, the campsite is all gravel, so if you have a dog, be careful they don’t burn their paws (it was hot! We had to keep our dog in our man-made shade)! Lastly, at least 20 cars drove through the campsite per day, and this seems to be a spot a lot of people stop and get out and walk around. Then, someone set up camp right next to us! So, if you truly want to primitive camp, where it’s just you and nature, and have privacy, this is not the place to go.
Uinta National Forest Hope Campground
Gorgeous and easy
Needed an easy spot to land after too many hours on the road. I was the only camper that night, so complete privacy. Camp host was kind and diligent too. Beautiful views and great opportunities to hike all around.
Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
(Along 196) Endless off road fun and private dispersed
First of all there is no pull out at the coordinates. 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.
I parked at lone rock which is basically just a shooting range. You name it they obliterated it with ammo. Oh well I climbed to the top of the lone rock which was pretty epic. Fucking windy night and dusty I hate dust so much. Maybe if I parked down road inside the sagebrush it would have broke the wind. Also lone rock was full of trash :(
Glad I live in lush Colorado away from these deserts. Except alamoda area I guess.
Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
Really good with little bad
Especially if you get here before sunset, you can hike a little ways up the mountain and watch the sun go down, but once it does start to go down it gets real windy. All the breeze from the salt flats comes right your way. This location is also right in an outdoor shooting range with multiple spots so that’s a plus if you’re looking for entertainment. As a bonus for me at least, it’s close enough to the road that getting back to it won’t be a problem, and I don’t think the noise will be a factor because the wind takes the cake. Dirt road is also real rough, probably not for sedans.
Mount Timpanogos Campground
Peaceful
We spent a night at campsite #4 and it was awesome. Lots of privacy and space and the stream is flowing heavily. Definitely a little bit of road noise but a nice getaway from SLC
Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping
Not available
This point leads to a solar field - no camping here.
Mountain Shadows RV Park
Poor customer service, tight sites, very noisy
Avoid this RV Park at all costs! I made a W/E reservation at this park months in advance only to discover the clerk at check in forced me into a FHU spot. So instead of the agreed 45/night, it was 70/night! The reason I was given was because the water was not working in the less expensive site. I explained I could fill up my fresh water tank, then went and looked at the"site" and it was nothing but regular sized passenger vehicle parking! There was no way my 27 foot class c would fit, I explained this to the"supervisor", she seemed to be unmoved by my dissatisfaction and would not budge on the price of the FHU site at all! 1/2 block away is the very busy and noisy I-15, and sites are about 6-8 feet next to each other! Poor customer service, very noisy, and way to close to the next camper make this campground horrible.
Cascade Springs Dispersed Site
You better be camping in a tent until they fix this road
Don't come with a trailer. Just don't do it. Sure is pretty but we never made it to the top
Guide to Tooele
Camping near Tooele, Utah, offers a mix of stunning views, outdoor activities, and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking: There are numerous trails nearby. For instance, at Timpooneke, one reviewer mentioned, "The trails in and around this park are incredible!! Very challenging and spectacular scenery."
- Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Bridger Bay Campground offer chances to see bison and pronghorns. A visitor shared, "Watching sunset on the lake and seeing bison lounging on the beach was magical."
- Fishing and Swimming: Little Mill is close to a lake, making it great for fishing and swimming. One camper noted, "The lake is right up the road and a great place to swim and fish."
What campers like:
- Scenic Views: Many campers rave about the beautiful landscapes. A review for Granite Flat states, "The drive and location is beautiful. The campground is large and there is a lot of privacy."
- Clean Facilities: Campgrounds like Salt Lake City KOA are appreciated for their cleanliness. A visitor mentioned, "The facilities were clean. The hook ups worked great even in the snow."
- Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often highlight the welcoming vibe. At Utah Lake State Park Campground, one reviewer said, "The camp hosts were nowhere to be found and another rig had claimed the end lake-adjacent site I paid for. They dumped their chairs and cruised to town, missing the sunset! Oh well. Still a peaceful evening."
What you should know:
- Bugs Can Be a Problem: Many campers warn about insects, especially at Bridger Bay Campground. One review stated, "The camp host did send out a notice about the bugs before our arrival, but we did not anticipate the literal swarms of no-see-ems and mosquitoes."
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads or train tracks. A camper at Salt Lake City KOA mentioned, "Sleep was not great with the freight trains blaring through the night."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have showers or electric hookups. For example, Granite Flat has no showers, which some campers found inconvenient.
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for spots like Little Mill that have nearby lakes and trails. One family enjoyed, "There was a fun giant 'sliding rock' in the area to climb on."
- Plan for Noise: If you're sensitive to noise, consider campgrounds away from roads. A camper at Utah Spruces noted, "Almost every site would work for our camper van. So much flowing water. Stream noise masks Highway almost totally."
- Pack for Bugs: Bring bug spray, especially if camping at places like Bridger Bay Campground, where bugs are a common issue.
Tips from RVers:
- Check Hookup Availability: Make sure the campground has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Salt Lake City KOA said, "The hook ups worked great even in the snow."
- Be Prepared for Crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Granite Flat mentioned, "Can get busy and hard to get reservations."
- Look for Spacious Sites: RVers often prefer campgrounds with larger sites. One camper at Bridger Bay Campground appreciated, "The sites are well spaced and have been staggered so that the site across from you does not block your view."
Camping in Tooele, Utah, offers a variety of experiences, from scenic views to family-friendly activities. Just be prepared for the bugs and noise, and you'll have a great time!
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