Jeff R.
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GuideMiner's Canyon Dispersed
Good spot
Lots of spots for any size rigs, closer to the water the bugs can be crazy, lots of trash left around, we were here 10 months ago same trash still here. Be wonderfully if it was cleaned up.
Camping near Wanship, UT
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Campgrounds near Wanship, Utah range from developed state parks to RV resorts with full hookups, offering tent camping, RV sites, and glamping in yurts. Rockport State Park, located about 7 miles south of Wanship, offers multiple camping areas including Twin Coves and Riverside campgrounds with options for tent camping, RVs, and even glamping in yurts. Echo Island RV Resort in nearby Coalville provides 185 sites with amenities for RVs and cabin accommodations. The region includes several state parks within a 30-minute drive that feature waterfront camping opportunities, picnic facilities, and varying levels of hookups for visitors seeking more developed campground experiences.
Access to campgrounds varies seasonally, with many sites operating primarily from May through September. Road conditions generally accommodate standard vehicles, though some campgrounds have limited space for larger RVs. "Sites aren't too close. It's beautiful," noted one camper about Riverside Campground at Rockport State Park. Temperatures in this area can fluctuate significantly, with cool nights even during summer months due to the higher elevation (around 6,000 feet). Most developed campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak summer weekends. Cell service is generally available at established campgrounds but may be limited in more remote areas between Wanship and surrounding communities.
Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews, particularly at Rockport State Park where campers appreciate the lake views and water access. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "We stayed in slot 12 and it had a beautiful view of the lake. We were close to the sand and beach and enjoyed building sand castles, fishing and taking our small raft on the lake." Several campgrounds in the area feature shaded sites with picnic tables and fire rings, though some reviewers note limited shade at certain locations. Wildlife sightings are common, with some campers reporting encounters with small animals. Visitors should be prepared for insects, particularly near water areas, as multiple reviews mention bringing bug spray. Noise levels vary by location, with roadside campgrounds experiencing more traffic sounds than those situated farther from main highways.
Best Campgrounds near Wanship (275)
1. Echo Island RV Resort
"Really fun place in Utah. This was my dogs favorite campground so far. They have so much room to walk, and plenty of wildlife around to keep them interested."
"The reason for lower rating is the proximity to the highway."
from $50 - $300 / night
Check Availability2. Hailstone - Upper Fisher Campground — Jordanelle State Park
"This isn't the prettiest lake. It is nice and big, but since it is one of the closest to Utah Valley and Salt Lake Valley, it gets a lot of traffic."
"We stayed at the "McHenry" campground in a spot right next to a creek. The traffic noise was a bit prevalent during the day because it's close to the highway. Great tent pad."
from $35 - $50 / night
Check Availability3. Twin Coves — Rockport State Park
"Rockport State park in Utah, at the Crandall Cove sites. Sites are well kept, the reservoir is really low. Hiking is nice. Bike trails are well kept."
"We always pick a spot near the water and each spot seems to be a good distance away from where others are camping - which is nice."
from $35 / night
Check Availability4. Spruces - Big Cottonwood
"Bathrooms always close by, no showers. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit. If you’re lucky, you can get a site close to the creek. Nice, cool nights in the summer."
"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"
from $29 - $327 / night
Check Availability5. Dry Hollow Campground — Echo State Park
"We have always loved our stay at Echo Campground in Utah. The sites are very clean and the camp hosts are very accommodating. We will stay here again"
"The sites are all pathed and we did not need to do any leveling in site #9. You can hear semi truck going along I-80 but they are in the distance."
from $40 - $300 / night
Check Availability6. Park City RV Resort
"The location of these grounds is money. You have direct access to the bike path that leads directly into Old Town Park City and links you with lots of other trails."
"Convenient location right off of hwy 80! Thought there would be highway noise, but we were far away enough not to hear it. Clean bathrooms."
7. Dixie Creek Campground — East Canyon State Park
"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."
"Close to Favis and Weber counties, this is a great place for 1 or 2 night stays. We usually stay here every spring. The campground is a short walk to the "beach.""
from $40 - $150 / night
Check Availability8. Big Rock Campground — East Canyon State Park
"Great view of lake and can walk down to swimming area . Great fishing, especially if you know where to go."
"Nice paved paths for our kiddos to right their scooters and fun water activities available to the kids for free (water bounce house etc)."
from $35 - $200 / night
Check Availability9. Redman Campground
"This is super close to my favorite mountain bike ride in Northern Utah - The Wasatch Crest Trail. As you can tell in the pictures, this area is very lush and rich with pine trees."
"The campsites are clean, the bathrooms are exceptionally clean with flushing toilets, you are a walk or hike away from Brighton and immersed in some of the most beautiful mountains around."
from $29 - $215 / night
Check Availability10. Smith-Morehouse Campground
"Clean area, plenty of activities to do close by, far enough away from civilization to make the trip worth it."
"There are some good hiking trails near by. The lake is walking distance and is not crowded. Lots of wildlife to enjoy and to be on the look out for."
from $28 / night
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Drive Time
- 32 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 46 min from Ogden, UT
- 53 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 30 min from Logan, UT
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Recent Reviews near Wanship, UT
1437 Reviews of 275 Wanship Campgrounds
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Scoutunknown
Crickets
So far very pleasant. Right in the road but you can park and walk in to at least one campsite. There are dirt bikers coming down the trail. I didn't walk far beyond the one site with campfire spit and stones. A little trash has been left , but if you want ease of access and ability to walk back to camp, plus a place ten miles or so from supplies in Orem, this is very nice. Despite traffic and early morning athletes I did sleep well. And it's easier access than the unpaved Widow's peak dispersed - still paved roads here.
do K.ScoutTrial Lake Campground
The fishing was so peaceful and plentiful
The fishing was amazing and the lake was so peaceful.
However the blonde camp host was less then friendly and on a major power trip trying to make up her own rules.
The bathrooms weren’t maintained. They stunk like ammonia so bad you could barely breathe and the garbage dumpsters were full when we arrived and weren’t emptied the entire 7 days we were there. You also still have no access to water.
A word to the wise if you are wanting a peaceful experience don’t book sites 17 or 18. The fire pit for 17 is right in the middle of the 2 sites and the fire pit for 18 is up a hill. You are literally on top of your neighbors. I had to stand in site 17 to back my trailer into site 18 it’s ridiculous.
- TTory H.
TravelerCascade Springs Dispersed Site
One of the best dispearsed camp spots in utah
came in pretty late so had to look around in the morning, but i drove on the trail for about 20 minuites and i came across 3 sites, im sure you can find more as you go up but i didnt check. the best one in my opinion is the second one that overlooks the mountains. the only cons i have to this place is there were lots of wasps, definitely come later in the summer if you have a problem with bugs. The road up was not bad at all, it was paved up until the last few miles, some parts are bumpy but i think a 2WD could get through the trail with little to no problems. not sure if id recommend bringing a trailer though.
- AAimee H.Traveler
Duchesne Tunnel Creekside Camp
Enjoyable
Was passing through so only stayed for a night. The sites next to the river were gorgeous, but there were only a handful and they were occupied. The sounds from the creek were lovely, but you could equally hear the sounds of the highway. A permit is required to camp, all of the sites down the road are the same though. No cell phone service. Very peaceful though.
Adaire B.TravelerYellow Pine Campground (Ut) — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
Beautiful FCFS sites
We stayed here for 3 nights in July 2026. The campground is FCFS. We came up on a Tuesday and all sites were open except one. The sites are small and are not level, so be prepared with levelers of some sort. We were able to park our 24' travel trailer with some adjustments. It worked out perfectly!
Campfires are allowed in the Uintas, as of the date of this review. The camp host has wood for purchase. There is plenty of kindling all around.
There is a stream that runs behind the campground with plenty of hiking, mountain biking, and horse trails near the campground. There are also ATV/UTV trails close by and throughout the Uintas.
It was a wonderful trip!
- CChristopher K.Guide
Echo Island RV Resort
This place would be great for family reunions
This place has many amenities to get away for a few days or until you feel like leaving. There is a swimming pool, hot tub, adventure canopy with zipline, treetop trampoline, and obstacle course. There's many other amenities that haven't been mentioned. This place is great for kids to get the energy out while parents can relax and watch them have fun. This is the second summer we have come here and hope to make it a long standing tradition.
- PPaula K.Guide
Riverside RV Resort
Great Place
Got here thinking I was going to have to do a back-in, instead they gave us a pullthru☆☆☆☆☆. The roads and sites are asphalted, don't know about the rest but pullthru sites have two each electric post, water hydrants, and sewer ports. One set towards the rear of site other about midway. Mowed grass in-between sites and not crowded. Shade is kinda short supply. This place is in My list stop here anytime. Wife dealt with the people on sign in and Sunday Afternoon, came back to Rig in a good mood so with that I'd say they were friendly. If Your hot there is a river that adjoins the Park.
Forrest W.TravelerMonte Cristo
Restful and beautiful
At an elevation of 8,950 ft, days are cool here, and the nights are even cooler. We were here in mid-July, and all the mountain flowers were in mid-bloom.
The campsites on the west side of the campground are the best (Loops A, B, and C). The sites on that side are well-spaced with lots of spruce and aspen trees between, and boast an amazing mountain garden of flowering plants that provide a beautiful privacy screen.
The vault toilets throughout the campground are clean and well-stocked, and even have garbage cans. There are water spigots at all of the toilets, and all of them were turned on when we were there. There are no RV water hookups, though.
Our favorite section is Loop C (Sites 15, 16, and 17). We stayed at Site 15, which worked well for our campervan, but the drive-through in which we parked our van would've been a little too steep if we hadn't had leveling blocks. Site 16 just up the road is very level. It also offers better options for pitching a tent compared to Site 15.
On the other side of Loop C, the only other campsite on the loop (# 17) provides excellent spots for tents, and is nicely secluded. The parking spot for Site 17 is pretty steep though, and there really isn't enough room for anything other than a short trailer.
As is normal for mid-July in the Wasatch, the mosquitos were out in full force. We had to douse ourselves in bug spray, and we still got more than just a few bites. The camp host (Michael) told me that normally they would have already sprayed for female mosquitos (i.e., the ones that bite), but budget cuts to the Forest Service have reduced the mosquito-abatement team to just one person, and this person is now the sole individual performing spraying for 88 different campgrounds in northern Utah.
There aren't a lot of hiking opportunities in the area other than an ATV trail that runs near the campground, but we were content just to chill in the cool mountain air and to stargaze at night.
Guide to Wanship
Camping near Wanship, Utah offers year-round outdoor recreation opportunities within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest region. Located in Summit County at around 6,500 feet elevation, the area experiences temperature variations of 30°F between day and night, even during summer months. Winter camping remains available at select locations, with snowmobile access becoming an alternative recreational option during snowy months.
What to do
Fishing year-round: Access Echo Reservoir for productive fishing, especially for smallmouth bass. "Fishing in the lake isn't very good though, which is a bummer. Fishing in the river is a little better. You also have the option of hiking/backpacking up to Round, Sand, & Fish Lakes which have great fishing," notes a visitor to Smith-Morehouse Campground.
Non-motorized water recreation: Echo State Park offers paddling opportunities on calm waters. "I stayed here for a night - very, very clean. Each site has a cement pad, water, electric, and a shelter which is great when it is 90 out with clear skies. You do have Coalville a stone-throw away for some minor conveniences such as ice, snacks, etc," reports a camper at Dry Hollow Campground.
Winter activities: Several campgrounds near Wanship maintain winter accessibility. "Wonderful winter wonder land you can snowshoe into in the winter and camp at! You can also stay here during the summer just be prepared to book a couple months in advance!" explains a visitor at Spruces Campground.
What campers like
Riverside sites: Camp within earshot of flowing water at several locations. "We took a quick weekend trip to Smith and Morehouse. It was our first time camping here and loved the camp sites. The camp hosts were so nice and went out of their way to check on us. This is a beautiful area, surrounded by aspen and pine trees. We had a spot close enough to the river that we could hear it all night long," shares a reviewer.
Proximity to SLC: Most campsites near Wanship are within 60 minutes of Salt Lake City. "You can get to this beautiful campground in under an hour from Salt Lake City and it's my favorite place to go when I want to camp and kayak! The campground and surrounding mountains are very scenic—it doesn't get much prettier!" notes a camper at Smith-Morehouse Campground.
Well-maintained facilities: State park campgrounds feature modern amenities. "Clean, paved shady sites with full hookups. Lots of fun things for kids to do. Friendly staff. Pristine property. The only reason I couldn't give 5 stars is due to the highway noise, but that made it convenient," writes a visitor to Echo Island RV Resort.
What you should know
Seasonal bugs: Early to mid-summer brings increased insect activity. "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. PS. Definitely bring bug spray!" advises a camper at Twin Coves — Rockport State Park.
Reservation windows: Popular sites book up quickly, especially for summer weekends. "We went up pretty early in the season and it was a ton of fun! There was still snow on the ground and we got pretty cold sleeping on the ground, but we would do it again! Fished all night with a couple drinks, caught a couple and even cooked them right up at camp!"
Elevation considerations: Higher elevation campgrounds experience significant temperature drops at night. "In my opinion the worst time to come up here is in early July. We came up for a couple of July 4ths and were astonished at how many horseflies there were all of the sudden. That, and it is terribly hot up there in the summer. We like to go up for Memorial Day and Labor Day. It feels wonderful up there then!"
Tips for camping with families
Swimming access: Look for beaches and water entry points for children. "Our kids had a blast playing on the sandy beach area. We camped on the riverside loop and it was okay. There were not many trees and sites were close to each other but it was fine," comments a family who visited Rockport State Park.
Campground amenities: Some locations offer additional activities beyond camping. "This is such a pretty and accommodating place to stay. They had a small pond for kids to fish in, two swimming pools and two hot tubs, very clean and modern facilities, well maintained campsites with fire pit, a cute little shop with firewood, treats, and other necessities and they have DVDs and sports equipment you can check out. Such a fun place!" explains a visitor to Echo Island RV Resort.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campgrounds offer wildlife spotting possibilities. "Very nice campground with water running in multiple places, clean multiple bathrooms and incredible wildlife coming right into your site. In addition to numerous deer, we had two moose munching away at the willow at the adjacent site. Lots of buffers to keep make your spot feel cozy," shares a camper at Redman Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Many RV sites require minimal leveling. "We stayed in spot 28 which was good and had view of lake until neighbor pulled in with a giant 5th wheel. Spot 19 is in the middle and seems to have a good view regardless of who is parked in adjacent spots, and spot 32 also seems to have a good view and the advantage of being on the outer edge so no backdoor neighbors," advises an RVer at Dixie Creek Campground.
Road conditions: Campground access roads vary in quality and width. "Road is tight. Our 26ft trailer was a little hard to navigate within the campground," notes an RV camper at Smith-Morehouse Campground.
Hookup availability: Water pressure varies by campground. "Nicely managed campground, good website, efficient reservation process. Management very helpful and friendly. The campsites are nicely spaced, good tree cover, green well kept lawn at all sites. Gravel slots, picnic tables and fire pits at each site. Good park design for the back up sites to get a large trailer situated no problem."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Wanship, UT?
What camping is available near Wanship, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, Wanship, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 275 campgrounds and RV parks near Wanship, UT and 67 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Wanship, UT?
Which is the most popular campground near Wanship, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Wanship, UT is Echo Island RV Resort with a 4.7-star rating from 24 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Wanship, UT?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Wanship, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 67 free dispersed camping spots near Wanship, UT.
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