Join the fun near Tropic. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Tropic campgrounds just for you. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Tropic. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.
"The best best piece is it’s proximity to the Nat’l park - we would have stayed in the park but all the RV camping was closed in the park."
"Campground Review
Ruby’s Inn RV Park and Campground Definitely the closest campground outside of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah with all the amenities (absolutely positively everything) and even"
$30 / night
"The sites are tucked into cozy piney woods that belies the massive red, rocky hoodoos just a few yards away in the amphitheater. "
"I was only able to spend a short time here on my Utah National Park road trip this year but I really fell in love with this place."
"Our family was here for 4 nights with easy access to Bryce, Escalante and kayaking at Tropic Reservoir. We had a blast and enjoyed the site. Very dusty! And loud cicadas."
"Lots of great trails close by and super close to the park entrance - all for FREE! Couldn’t ask for more!"
$30 - $100 / night
"Sunset is one of two campgrounds in Bryce Canyon National Park in Southwest Utah. Bryce is a beautiful canyon and a must see if you are touring southern Utah."
"Sunset Campground in Bryce Canyon National Park is beautiful and spacious, and is very close to some overlooks and the visitor's center."
"Do not park near the road if you can avoid it. Ruined our time here as groups with dirt bikes and ATVs speeding by. We could eat outside for the dust."
"This little area is so close to Bryce, we camped literally less than a mile away from the park entrance, for free, can't beat it. "
"This is a great location for Red Canyon as well as Bryce Canyon trips, the Tropic Reservoir is also short drive away. If you’re visiting in summer, there’s also Dark Ranger observatory 5min away."
"Based on a map posted at the entrance, we followed the road to find a bunch of spots about 20 minutes down the dirt road."
$35 - $70 / night
"Kodachrome Basin was a very nice surprise for our grand camping tour of Utah this Fall. This place is truly a Kodak moment. The rock structures throughout the park are incredible."
"This is one of our favorite spots to camp in Utah. It's fabulously close to Bryce Canyon NP and a reasonable distance from Zion NP and Grand Staircase Escalante."
"I ended up having a late day at Bryce Canyon and needed to find somewhere close to stay around 5:30 pm on a Saturday in season."
"Large meadow camping/turn around at the 2nd junction with FR646 after the main area of pullouts.
We chose FR3625 offshoot."
"Beautiful hills, scenery. 15-20 minutes from Bryce, without the circus of "Ruby's tourist traps" right outside of the park. Really nice management. Quiet."
"We had a great view from our camp spot and there were nice trails leading out of the park. The staff were very helpful to us, especially as newbies in camping."
"It was pretty busy when we arrived so our spot was next to the road.
One bonus: short off-road drive to our spot"
"Plenty of available sites, many drive through. Many could accommodate our 35' motorhome. Among the tall pines yet enough sunlight for solar panels. Four bars of AT&T 4G."
GuideI saw a few spots at the marker but in driving further to find a turnaround spot for my long van I found a few other spots. Found an open space with rock fire spots and was great. Super quiet and was outside burn restriction areas so we had a good fire.
Was in the 30s at night in June so be prepared!
TravelerI had an amazing time here, and I’m sad I only stayed one night. So serene, so quiet. Great spot with an easy drive to Zion National Park. Only 2 other campers nearby and everyone kept respectful distance for privacy. I parked up on a high-ground area and woke up to a beautiful view. Road coming in (before hitting gravel) is ROUGH. Was previously paved, now has a million potholes, so just drive slowly, and weeeeeave. If my minivan could make it out there just fine, I’m sure you can too! Enjoy the solitude.
TravelerTruly such a sick spot. Road is decent, pockets of deeper sand in certain areas, but nothing my minivan couldn’t handle. I drove about a half mile in on Hog Canyon Rd and got an amazing spot in a little grotto/canyon. It was beautiful. Everybody that went by on ATV’s were pretty chill (quite noisy, but I was there on a Friday & Saturday). My misfortune came truly at nobodies fault but my own. I had seen another couple hang their hammocks up to save their spot as they went to town to explore. So I did the same with my camping chair & mini table. Should’ve known better, but just a couple hours passed, and my things were stolen from my site…I was very sad & mad. Didn’t feel comfortable staying another night so I left. It is what it is. Don’t be silly like me. Keep your stuff tight, and you’ll likely really love this spot.
GuideWe parked in the lot closest to the highway but there are more sites farther up a steep road.
ScoutWe loved our three night stay at Strawberry Point retreat! It was so nice to be tucked away on private land and still have full hookups. The RV site was level and the gravel drive made access pretty smooth. It was secluded and private, surrounded by trees and deer in the evening, but close enough to Duck Creek Village that we could grab a pizza or a coffee when we felt like exploring. We will definitely be back!
ScoutWe loved our 3-night stay at Strawberry Point Retreat! It was so nice to be tucked away on private land and still have full hookups. The RV site was level and the gravel drive made access pretty smooth. It was secluded and private, surrounded by trees and deer in the evening, but close enough to Duck Creek Village that we could grab a pizza or a coffee when we felt like exploring. We will definitely be back!
GuideThis place was absolutely beautiful. The sites are nestled in flourishing aspen forest and are beyond peaceful. The road was a little rough, but we did it in a 2WD with an extremely low hitch. Just have to go slow. I had service here and there with t-mobile, but nothing super reliable. There are campsites near the trailhead and many roads going deeper into the forest that we did not check out. Could easily go deeper into the forest with a high clearance 4WD. We saw butterflies, chipmunks, deer, free range cows and soooo many birds. A little less than an hour from capitol reef national park. Beautiful time.
GuideThis is our first ever camping/campground experience but I am so glad we came here for our first!!! The people are unbelievably helpful. We were greeted with open arms and they even helped us set up then checked on us again the next day. They have a 24/7 market with amazing goodies, everything we tried so far is amazing (special shoutout for the cinnamon rolls!!!) I have 3 kids they LOVE the zipline, they even have coffee 24/7! I brought my keurig but who knew I didn’t need to take up the counter space… if you’re comparing, book this one they literally thought of everything a big one is $15 for someone to come take your dog for a walk while you’re out. Also don’t miss Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, such an amazing place!!!
GuideVery easy and chill spot with a bit of tree cover. It already has a nicely made fire pit and shares a prairie of sorts with some cows. The cows stayed out of my way and got real quiet once the sun went down. Could probably fit 2-3 30ft vehicles here.
I was about 3-4 miles past the bulk of the campers in this area, so it was nice and secluded. Lots of other options to camp around here too!
There’s a lot of great areas for ATVs and off-roading around this area.
About 20-30 min away from Bryce Canyon entrance.
Camping near Tropic, Utah, offers a fantastic mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, bike, or just relax under the stars, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Tropic, Utah, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of options for families and RVers alike.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Tropic, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 256 campgrounds and RV parks near Tropic, UT and 117 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Tropic, UT is Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 76 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 117 free dispersed camping spots near Tropic, UT.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Tropic, UT that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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