Join the fun near Vernal. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Vernal is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Vernal, UT. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
$24 / night
"Green River Campground is located inside Dinosaur National Monument - on the ‘Quarry side’ of the park, in Utah."
"You are steps away from the river. They are huge campsites that can fit a large group. Great spot to enjoy the beauty of Dinosaur National Monument"
$20 - $150 / night
"This is a great recreation area close to the town of Vernal, about 5 miles out. There is a lake for fishing, swimming and water sports. There is a nice beach with pavilions and picnic sites."
"Steinaker State Park and Campground is located about five miles north of Vernal, UT."
$40 - $200 / night
"What we did enjoy was seeing the lake in the middle of the desert red rock. The kids played on the beach for a little while."
"We stay here any time we are visiting Vernal. Hands down my favorite place. Clean, quiet, boat launch, fish cleaning station, and just beautiful primitive walk up sites."
$29 - $72 / night
" This campground is only a few blocks from downtown Vernal, but out of town enough for a rural feel. Some highway noise, but quiets down by nightfall. This campground had a good feel to it IMO."
"Vernal Dinosoar Koa seems like it has a TON of spots crammed into a small are but all of them have green grass, picnic tables, and grills. Some sites have covered awnings some have large shade trees."
"This is a great, clean RV park in Vernal. The location is 25 minutes or so to the Dinosaur National Monument. There are so many other things to do in Vernal. We needed more time here."
"It was quiet and well maintained and just off the main road making it easy to walk about parts of town. Vernal is a nice town with several interesting drives and sites nearby."
"The town of Vernal is close by with a Walmart less tan 10-15 minutes.
Highly recommended!"
"McCoy Flats is located about 6 miles southwest of Vernal, UT and you stay here for the proximity to amazing mountain bike trails. This trail system boasts 46 miles and 15 trials for all skill levels. "
"Lots of things to do in the area and is close to Dinosaur NM. Also has a large teepee tent and larger cabin for a few families to stay in. Tent, RV, and cabins also available."
"Right outside visitor center for Dinosaur national monument, Quarry wall of dinosaur bones and several self guided auto tours with stops along the way. No shade. No fire pits. New facility."
"Tent camping area is nice and green, but the highway noise seems like it could be a distraction."
$40 / night
"We spent a glorious 2 nights at one of the Western-most camping spots right with a private path to the river & a nice little swimming hole area. Our dog was in heaven!"
"There is a creek that runs next to the camp site and easy hiking trails all around it. At night it is so dark you can see every star in the sky."
"McCoy Flats BLM is a mt bike focus recreation area with a network of excellent nonmotorizrd singletrack trails."
"Fun mountain biking trails. Couple of spots with fire rings. Only issue is someone is “camping” in their car right by the day use area, a non-camping area."
GuideOnly 6 spots, a nice little sanctuary in the middle of long drive down a gravel road. Everything you need for peace and quite. I passed through here a few years back and specifically stopped here knowing it was going to be a nice stopping point. Another great part, it's completely free.
TravelerLarge sandy lot. Easy to get to on paved road. Enough room for several vehicles. No amenities at all. No trees. No fire pits. Just a better than Walmart place to sleep for a night or two. Verizon is about 3 bars. Quiet and not too far from town with all the big box stores.
GuideCampground of 31 sites, with pit toilets but also has a flush toilet/4 shower building. And dump station. Very pleasant cg around a smallish lake near Vernal, UT. Friendly manager of park.
TravelerWe found this place by chance a couple summers ago when all the campgrounds were packed this one was vacant and absolutely breathtaking. Now we are back again and couldn't be more excited. This dispersed campground is one to check out. It has very secluded spots tucked in the trees. You don't hear the highway traffic even at closer spots to the road. There are endless options for sites. In the summer they do drive cattle through this spot so be mindful that you may hear horses, riders, dogs, and mooing. Also it's fair to note they don't clean up after themselves. It is still worth it.
I do want to note that if you have a low clearance vehicle you must go SLOOOWWW. The road is pretty washed out and has plenty of rocks that will take your oil pan as a souvenir. If you have flipped the axel on your rig I'm sure it would be no problem bringing it down this road and you'd have space to flip around if needed. Tent camping offers more options in this location as there is plenty of grassy spots to put up your tents for a nice rest. Please keep this spot as wild as it is while I write this. Pack it in and pack it OUT. This spot is wild and deserves to stay that way.
ScoutThis place was very nice. Awesome spot to stop and launch off on adventures into Dinosaurs national monument. Would stay here again when I come to visit. Staff was very nice and accommodating and very quiet at night. And if you have an RV all the sites are full hookups.
ScoutThis campground felt safe and quiet. Not an abundance of spots compared to other areas of public land. Road was narrow and would have been tough with a tow behind camper. The site we stayed at did require 4x4 to get to and a top heavy vehicle (aka tall van or large truck camper) would have been a challenge. Perfect for pop-up truck camper.
RangerNice National Forest campground with paved interior roads and sites. Most sites have privacy. We never use the facilities. We drove in from Green River on I-80 taking 530 to Manila, then 44 to 191 north to Cedar Springs Campground. 6100’ in elevation. 44 has very very long pulls and is very windy but we were not concerned about our 70’ length. We did not encounter any unpaved roads on our route. Nor was the part of 191 we traveled unpaved. We stayed here for three nights having met my brother and wife, renting a pontoon boat for one day on the lake and enjoyed the views. Site 12 lists a 35’ maximum length and it took us two tries to get in while gathering a crowd. But we fit with a few feet to spare parking our tow vehicle down by the camp host. This might have been one of three sites that we would have fit. Some sites have a view of the lake. It is a short drive to the marina and a few more miles to Dutch John the closest store. Bring all your food because you definitely pay for the cost of delivery to the Dutch John convenience store. Don’t miss Red Canyon Overlook (40.8939814, -109.5641603) and check out the campgrounds nearby for other stays.
TravelerVery clean and quiet. Curious and kind staff. I called in the afternoon and they good me a spot for me to camp in my prius. Thank you and I'd camp here again.
TravelerVery nice campground right on the Green River. Services include water faucets and flush toilets. Plenty to do and see nearby. Limited cell service. If you want the best shade, choose the B loop.
Camping near Vernal, Utah, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Vernal, Utah, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, with plenty of options for everyone. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's a spot waiting for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Vernal, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 159 campgrounds and RV parks near Vernal, UT and 46 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Vernal, UT is Green River Campground — Dinosaur National Monument with a 4.3-star rating from 51 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 46 free dispersed camping spots near Vernal, UT.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Vernal, UT that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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