Best Campgrounds near Whiterocks, UT

Camping options near Whiterocks, Utah range from established campgrounds to primitive dispersed sites across national forest and public lands. The Whiterocks Campground features tent camping in a pine setting with close access to fishing, while Uinta Canyon Campground accommodates both tent and RV camping within Ashley National Forest. Nearby Massey Meadow Camping Area provides dispersed camping opportunities for wilderness experiences. Paradise Campground and Steinaker State Park round out the developed campground options, with the latter offering additional amenities including cabins and yurts.

Access to many campgrounds requires traversing well-packed gravel roads, with some dispersed areas demanding high-clearance vehicles. Most developed campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from late May through September due to elevation and winter conditions. "The road to the campsite is well maintained. The campsite itself is nestled in the pines with craggy mountains all around it," noted one visitor to Whiterocks Campground. Fire restrictions commonly apply during dry summer months, and campers should verify current regulations with forest service offices before trips. Toilet facilities vary widely between campgrounds, with some offering only vault toilets while others provide no facilities whatsoever.

Several campgrounds provide excellent fishing access, particularly along the Whiterocks River. A camper described their experience: "If you get one of the sites towards the back of the campground the creek runs right by it and fishing for pan size trout is a blast." Wildlife sightings are common throughout the area, with visitors reporting deer, moose, and various bird species. The mixed-use campgrounds typically feature individual fire rings and picnic tables at each site, while spacing between campsites offers a moderate level of privacy. Group camping opportunities exist at locations like Uinta River Group Campground, which can accommodate up to 75 people with multiple fire pits and a central gathering area. Most campgrounds maintain a quiet atmosphere due to their distance from major highways, though some visitors note increased weekend traffic during summer months.

Best Camping Sites Near Whiterocks, Utah (189)

    1. Uinta Canyon

    9 Reviews
    Neola, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 722-5018

    "It had 2 toilet buildings that were cleaned and stocked daily by DNR, 4 horseshoe pits, the giant fire pit, a dumpster, and was in walking distance to the ponds and river."

    "We got a walk-in camping spot tat was just a few miles from the fifth waters trail entrance, the bathroom was clean, and the parking lot was nice and easy to get in and out of with large RVs parked everywhere"

    2. Steinaker State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Vernal, UT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-4432

    $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."

    "Beautiful area and lake! Close to the town of vernal. 20 miles outside dinosaur National monument. Staff helpful. Bathrooms clean, nice shower areas!"

    3. Ashley National Forest Uinta River Group Campground

    1 Review
    Neola, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 722-5018

    $50 / night

    "There’s also a very large fire pit for the whole group with wooden benches around it. The area is shaded and beautiful with a clearing in the center. Deer are constantly wondering through."

    4. Whiterocks

    2 Reviews
    Whiterocks, UT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-1181

    "This is a very nice get away spot about an 75 minutes outside of Vernal Utah. I have camped at this campground several times and it is always an enjoyable experience. The sites cannot be reserved."

    "This area is beautiful and the river is just right next to the campground. It has 2 bathroom facilities that were ehh just ok for me. Each unit has its own firepit and picnic table."

    5. Massey Meadow Camping Area

    3 Reviews
    Whiterocks, UT
    13 miles
    Website

    "The two are connected by a wonderful trail system called the Flume Trail. The Flume Trail runs next to the river, and is absolutely beautiful."

    "Tons of hikes in the area, can’t remember the names of the trails I did."

    6. McCoy Flats MTB Trailhead

    10 Reviews
    Vernal, UT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 781-4400

    "Camping seems to be mostly around the TH corrals area."

    "The town of Vernal is close by with a Walmart less tan 10-15 minutes. Highly recommended!"

    7. Paradise

    3 Reviews
    Whiterocks, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-1181

    "If you want to get to paradise, use the paradise guard Station location, then continue down paradise park road."

    "It’s $5 a night for a good camping spot and nice bathrooms for how far you drive into the mountains."

    8. Fossil Valley RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Vernal, UT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-6450

    "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."

    "A good bit of road noise and located next to a tire store. The sites are level, gravel and shaded, but close together (maybe 8'). Park is run by a man named Dennis and his son."

    9. Vernal / Dinosaurland KOA

    11 Reviews
    Vernal, UT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-2148

    $29 - $72 / night

    "Only downside pool closed to early at 8 pm."

    "Some highway noise, but quiets down by nightfall. This campground had a good feel to it IMO. Not super large, but almost all the sites were pull through."

    10. Red Fleet State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Vernal, UT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-4432

    $40 - $200 / night

    "Very scenic lake camping. Beautiful formations, lake is clean, and not too busy, especially since we were there during July 4th weekend."

    "To keep it fairly brief, the camp sites are mainly situated around a large, open, slightly uneven grass area which is great for tent camping and day activities (volleyball, frisbee, catch, BBQing.)"

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Recent Reviews near Whiterocks, UT

542 Reviews of 189 Whiterocks Campgrounds


  • John C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2025

    Dog Valley Camp Near Vernal

    Trashy - in both ways.

    Not much flat ground for tent other than the lower portion nearest the highway. Plenty of good area for trucks or vans. A LOT of trash and broken glass scattered around. Random people stopped by to shoot into the distance a few times and then keep driving. It would be a good place to bring a buggy or dirtbike though lots of hills and trails.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2025

    McCoy Flats East Dispersed Camp

    Beautiful, dispersed, spacious -easy pull off

    I just wanted to get away for a single night, and this spot was an easy pull off with plentiful choices, and lots of elbow room. I didn’t have my mountain bike, but it would be an awesome spot for a fun floaty, easy mountain bike weekend too.

  • Conni M.
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    Good road, lots of space and spots

    We did a mid Oct. stay here and had the place to ourselves. The dirt road was in good condition and easy to drive on. We did have to open a gate and it was really hard to open. Other than that it was a great spot next to the water.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA

    Great KOA in small town

    We were greeted so warmly by Traci, who with her husband runs the campground. As it is off-season, the campground was empty and Traci helped us pick a sunny site. She also suggested a late afternoon scenic drive nearby. Such a pretty area and the campground is very near. Super clean bathrooms.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Green River Campground — Dinosaur National Monument

    Nice remote campground

    Beautiful site along the Green River within Dinosaur National Monument. We arrived about 4 pm on a Sunday in October so had several FCFS sites to choose from. There is a nice easy-moderate trail along the river from Loop A Of the campground. Quiet with clean, basic bathrooms. Lots of cottonwood trees changing color now.

  • Chuck S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Deer Run Campground

    Tucked away and private

    Came at the end of the season (early October). Lots of sites to choose from. Friendly and helpful Camp Manager. Took a day trip into Vernal.

    Campsite tucked back into the pines. Nice and private. Clean and warm showers.

  • Mark The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA

    Super nice KOA

    This was a super clean and well maintained KOA. Not much traffic at this time of year (early Oct). Laundry was $2 wash and 1.50 dry. Super nice people own. They charge $15 to dump if boondocking nearby. Water is .40c/gallon. They do close middle of Oct for the winter.

  • Lani R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    Absolutely stunning site

    Pictures do not do these sites justice! The gorge is beautiful, the lake is beautiful, the sites are level and easy to access. By far the best public camping we've been to. Don't listen to the reviews about "non biting mosquitos" they are midges! Mosquito's harmless doppelgangers, but there are A LOT of them.

  • Mark The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Stateline Cove Campground

    Great Stay!

    We are here at the end of Sept/early Oct 2025 in a 35 ft 5th wheel. We have this place pretty much to ourselves. The "campground" closed mid Sept. During that time it is $21 per night/$10.50 with senior pass. Once it closes it basically becomes boondicking sites and there is no charge. Host was still here packing up and he confirmed this for us. During season, they have several pit toilets and dumpsters. Currently the pit toilets are locked and dumpsters have been removed. There is a KOA down the road with dump ($115), water (.40c/gallon) and laundry. There are no set sites. A sandy road around the area with areas to pull off. Several picnic tables and some fire pits. No camping right on the water but plenty of "sites" with water views. Antelope passing thru throughout the day. Beautiful sunrises and we had a beautiful double rainbow reflecting off both the water and miuntains. Drive here is beautiful as well as the Sheep Creek Scenic Byway. Loved our stay here and will be back.


Guide to Whiterocks

Camping sites near Whiterocks, Utah range from primitive to developed campgrounds at elevations between 6,000-8,000 feet in the eastern Uinta Mountains. Most campsites in this high desert region experience dramatic temperature drops at night, even during summer months. The camping season typically runs from late May through mid-September, with many locations inaccessible during winter due to snow.

What to do

Hiking to scenic overlooks: Near Massey Meadow Camping Area, visitors can access multiple trailheads for day hikes. "I spent 25 days camp on top the mountain above the meadows and hiked well over 100 miles in the back country. The scenery and wildlife was amazing. Deer, birds, moose and mountain lions cover this range," reports Tyler S.

Mountain biking trails: The McCoy Flats MTB Trailhead area offers extensive riding opportunities. "This area boasts 46 miles and 15 trials for all skill levels. If you are a mountain biker, this area is not to be missed," notes Jenny R., who adds that the trails are suitable for various skill levels.

Lake activities: At Red Fleet State Park, water recreation options abound. "My absolute favorite part of this campground is the ability to rent kayaks and kayak over to see the dinosaur footprints," explains Angela G., highlighting a unique experience combining recreation with paleontological discovery.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: At Uinta Canyon, campers appreciate the layout. "Many of these campsites are hike in only, and there is usually a pit toilet in the parking lot. This place is awesome because you feel like your camping in the back country," says Jill R., who appreciates the wilderness feel despite being on forest service land.

Group camping facilities: The group sites at Uinta Canyon accommodate large parties. "We recently had our family reunion at the group site... It easily accomodated 30 trailers, 8 large tents, about 70 of us, and 10 dogs. It had 2 toilet buildings that were cleaned and stocked daily by DNR, 4 horseshoe pits, the giant fire pit, a dumpster," describes Cortney M.

Fishing access: Several campgrounds offer fishing opportunities, with some sites positioned right along waterways. "Red Fleet is an awesome lake for water sports. The campground is nice," writes Tammy H., noting the park includes "a boat launch and dock & fish cleaning station."

What you should know

Seasonal facilities: Most campgrounds operate from late May to September. "Paradise Park has $5 a night for a good camping spot and nice bathrooms for how far you drive into the mountains," reports Kaity M., who visited Paradise Park Campground.

Crowding patterns: Weekends can get busy at the more popular campgrounds, especially during summer. "It got a little busy on the holiday weekend but we did some great fishing!" mentions Harlee B. about Red Fleet State Park Campground.

Wildlife encounters: Campers should prepare for wildlife sightings and take appropriate precautions. "Wildlife sightings are common throughout the area, with visitors reporting deer, moose, and various bird species," notes one camper, while another mentions, "You will see an abundance of wildlife from frogs to Moose and everything in between."

Tips for camping with families

Teepee rentals: Red Fleet State Park offers alternative lodging options. "We rented a TeePee site. It was fun for the kids to sleep in a TeePee. There was a small table with a roof over it," describes Arnel O., who adds that "Clear skies made looking at stars wonderful."

Accessible water play: Steinaker State Park Campground offers beach access for younger children. "There is a lake for fishing, swimming and water sports. There is a nice beach with pavilions and picnic sites," writes Tammy H., detailing the family-friendly amenities.

Educational opportunities: The region offers learning experiences for children. "The Dinosaur track trail where you can actually see dinosaur tracks in the sandstone rock," reports Tammy H. about Red Fleet, providing educational value beyond basic recreation.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: When staying at developed campgrounds, site location matters. "If you drive 1.5 miles in, toilets were added in a really nice area on your left. I stayed there and there was ample room for 10+ rigs & lots of privacy," advises Abby M. about McCoy Flats.

Hookup availability: Vernal / Dinosaurland KOA offers full-service sites. "The RV sites were basic KOA - in a row & kind of close. We had no issues with WIFI," reports Cynthia K., noting the convenience for those needing amenities.

Shade considerations: Some campgrounds offer more protection from summer heat. "This campground is right in the middle of town... lots of trees," notes Codie S. about Fossil Valley RV Park, while another camper mentions "Red rock awesomeness" but advises "to take some kind of extra shade. There are not a lot of trees for shade" at Red Fleet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Whiterocks, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Whiterocks, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 189 campgrounds and RV parks near Whiterocks, UT and 43 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Whiterocks, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Whiterocks, UT is Uinta Canyon with a 4.8-star rating from 9 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Whiterocks, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 43 free dispersed camping spots near Whiterocks, UT.