Best Tent Camping near Whiterocks, UT
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Best Tent Sites Near Whiterocks, UT (43)
1. Red Fleet State Park Campground
Vernal, Utah19 Reviews•66 Photos•66 Saves- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
$100 / night
2. Uinta Canyon
Neola, Utah9 Reviews•40 Photos•38 SavesThis campground is located along the Uinta River. Fishing in the Uinta River for brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout is a popular activity in this area. The High Uintas Wilderness trailhead is nearby.
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- Toilets
3. Whiterocks
Whiterocks, Utah2 Reviews•6 Photos•28 SavesThis campground has been recently remodeled with native rock and restored to a primitive state, and does not include water. The off season is from late November to early May, depending on conditions. The campground is at approximately 7500 foot elevation, with 21 campsites, and a maximum RV length of 30 feet. Attractions include fishing in the Whiterocks River, and scenic views of Whiterocks Canyon dramatic cliff formations. The surrounding area is open to restricted OHV use, only on designated Forest Service trails. Please contact the Ashley National Forest Flaming Gorge-Vernal Ranger District for further information: 435-789-1189.
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- Drinking Water
- Toilets
4. Ashley National Forest Riverview Campground
Altonah, Utah3 Reviews•7 Photos•81 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Tent Cabin
$10 / night
5. Utah Forest Road 13 Dispersed Camping
Ashley National Forest, Utah7 Reviews•30 Photos•171 SavesCamping in undeveloped areas (outside of designated campgrounds) is permitted. Please stay on existing roadways when accessing these undeveloped areas, and follow the practices in "Caring for the Forest" when camping in undeveloped areas. Camping in undeveloped areas must occurr within 150 feet of a designated route in Utah and within 300 feet of a designated route in Wyoming, at least 1/4 mile away from any administrative site, (boat ramps, guard stations, campgrounds, or visitor centers).
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
6. Dollar Lake Campsites
Lonetree, Wyoming2 Reviews•24 Photos•53 SavesFrom the Henry Fork Trailhead (approx. 9400 feet elev.) the trail gains very little elevation during the first 5.5 miles with several lakes to camp by along the way. The first lake reached is Alligator Lake. At just under 3 miles from the trailhead, this beautiful lake is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a nice, easy introduction to the altitude and rigors of backpacking. After passing Alligator Lake the trail continues on the Henry's Fork Trail for another 3 miles. At this point, you'll reach a trail junction known as ElkHorn Crossing.
You can take the trail heading due south. This trail is the most direct route. After 2 miles, it will pass by the most popular lake in the area, Dollar Lake, which has a numbers of excellent established campsites near by.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Drinking Water
- Alcohol
7. Rainbow Park Campground — Dinosaur National Monument
Jensen, Utah5 Reviews•36 Photos•5 SavesOverview
Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of Dinosaur National Monument. It is located on a rugged dirt road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. Rainbow Park Campground is open year-round, but there is no winter maintenance on the unpaved road.
Recreation
Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha).____ Visitor Centers. The monument features two visitor centers - one in Colorado and one in Utah.____ Quarry Exhibit Hall. You can see over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still in the rock inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall (Jensen, Utah).____ History & Culture. Numerous cultural sites reveal stories of the people who lived here before and include Fremont petroglyphs, homestead cabins and former ranches. Hiking trails allow in-depth exploration.____ Hiking. There are miles of trails for hiking and cross-country travel.____ River Rafting & Boating. Whitewater rafting, both commercial and private, are is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Yampa River multi-day rafting trips begin at Deerlodge Park. The Yampa rushes downstream 44-miles (71 km) to join the Green River at Echo Park. Boaters continue downstream on the Green River to the take-out at the Split Mountain boat ramp. The Yampa is the largest free-flowing tributary within the Colorado River system. As such, it has a shorter season marked by fluctuations in water level resulting from snow received in the winter. It is characterized by famous rapids such as Teepee, Big Joe and Warm Springs. Raft trips must be arranged in advance. For more information, visit Dinosaur's Commercial Guided River Trips page. Private River Trips require a permit.__ Scenic Drives. Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology.__
Facilities
Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha).____ Visitor Centers. The monument features two visitor centers - one in Colorado and one in Utah.____ Quarry Exhibit Hall. You can see over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still in the rock inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall (Jensen, Utah).____ History & Culture. Numerous cultural sites reveal stories of the people who lived here before and include Fremont petroglyphs, homestead cabins and former ranches. Hiking trails allow in-depth exploration.____ Hiking. There are miles of trails for hiking and cross-country travel.____ River Rafting & Boating. Whitewater rafting, both commercial and private, are is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Yampa River multi-day rafting trips begin at Deerlodge Park. The Yampa rushes downstream 44-miles (71 km) to join the Green River at Echo Park. Boaters continue downstream on the Green River to the take-out at the Split Mountain boat ramp. The Yampa is the largest free-flowing tributary within the Colorado River system. As such, it has a shorter season marked by fluctuations in water level resulting from snow received in the winter. It is characterized by famous rapids such as Teepee, Big Joe and Warm Springs. Raft trips must be arranged in advance. For more information, visit Dinosaur's Commercial Guided River Trips page. Private River Trips require a permit.__ Scenic Drives. Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology.__
Natural Features
This campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. It has wonderful views of geologic features such as the Mitten Park Fault.
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- Fires
- Tents
$6 / night
8. Hoop Lake
Lonetree, Wyoming1 Review•1 Photo•8 SavesThis timbered campground is popular for the local fishing and is close to the lake. This campground has no water available
- Pets
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
9. Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest
Flaming Gorge, Utah1 Review•12 PhotosThere are 4 tent sites at the north end of the Taylor Mountain Plateau. The Old Carter Military Trail passes by the campground. Consult the forest map for details about specific hikes. OHV use is permitted in the area north and south of the campground. The Forest Service offers a free detailed map of the areas open to unrestricted use. __Please contact the Forest Service for information about exploring the Big Brush Creek Cave.
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
10. China Meadows Trailhead
Lonetree, Wyoming2 Reviews•27 Photos•20 SavesUSGS Quad - Bridger Lake and Gilbert Peak; Leashed pets are permitted. This area is popular for its fishing and hiking, it is close to wilderness access.
- Tents
Recent Tent Reviews in Whiterocks
445 Reviews of 43 Whiterocks Campgrounds
Jeremy S.
Traveler
Outlaw Trail RV Park
Nice place!
Very 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.
Daniel S.Traveler
Green River Campground — Dinosaur National Monument
Nice site along the river
Very 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.
- CChristopher C.Traveler
Green River Campground — Dinosaur National Monument
Beautiful park
Our family loves Dinosaur National Monument and the Green River Campground, amazing campsites close to the green river are clean and the rangers are top notch and super friendly, we love the petroglyphs and the kids love the Jr. Ranger Program.
- AAhron B.
Guide
Skull Creek
Pine forest and tent ground
fantastic campground in utah, the campsites are all in great condition. the road is showing some wear once you get off the highway but it's not bad.
winds set in and you get to enjoy the sound of the trees.
Melissa L.
Scout
Cedar Springs Campground
Great, but a little noisy so close to the lake
We loved camping here, but the parties at the lake and car alarms going off were annoying.
- Melissa L.Scout
Firefighters Campground
Great views, quiet
We have stayed at many campsites here and love them all! We love the views, the campsites, and how peaceful it is.
- CChris E.Scout
Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
Great place to stay
We’re here in mid September and only two other campers. Got a spot right in the edge of the water. Very private could not see or hear anyone else. Beautiful, clean camping area. The campground on the tip of the little peninsula was available and surround by water on three sides was available, but a little windy. Our selected spot was more secluded but still right on the waters edge.
- BBlaine R.Guide
McCoy Flats East Dispersed Camp
McCoy
Great area. 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.
Cas M.Traveler
North of Dinosaur CR16 - Dispersed Site
Quiet and clean
I drove further down the road slightly over the utah border and it was silent and serene with beautiful views. All the spots available on this road were gorgeous.
- JJanet K.Guide
Green River Campground — Dinosaur National Monument
Nice campground
Our 2nd time here. First time we had a spectacular view of the comet Neowise. Some sites along river. As with any campground, some sites close together. Campground was pretty empty this time and we could pick site. Water, flush toilets, although bathrooms not well cared for and smelled bad. Loop A seemed more our style, no big rigs. No sign of campground host. Nice hiking trail along river. Peaceful evening with a lightning and thunder show!
Floor V.TravelerMcCoy Flats East Dispersed Camp
Not allowed to camp here anymore
It’s not allowed to camp here anymore
- Akasha L.Traveler
Promised Land Resort
RV Park off the beaten path
The road to get here can be interesting if you’ve never been. I wasn’t expecting a dirt road right next to the river. You don’t need any special vehicle though and as soon as you get to the resort, it is GORGEOUS. They have a couple playgrounds (one is better than the other) and lots of open grass area. The swimming pond was a great place for my kids to play. I randomly tried this resort and it will definitely be one I go to again.
- PPaula R.Guide
Fossil Valley RV Park
Nice little park
We enjoyed this little RV park. 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. This RV park is a good launching pad for day trips!
Greg L.
Legend
Summit Springs Guard Station
Overpriced old FS station
Ok, why would anyone pay $175-$285 a night to stay in old smelly FS bunkhouses that likely have a long history of housing mice, rats and racoons! The areas by the old cabins are not large enough to park many vehicles. Any camper with their own travel trailer or RV is going to camp anywhere on Ashley NF, including by a lake for free or a lot less. Likely why no one was staying there on the Utah pioneer day week. Not even close to a lake, just stuck in a dense shaded tree patch... No views even.
Jay U.TravelerNorth of Dinosaur CR16 - Dispersed Site
Peaceful amd convenient!
Just randomly driving thru Colorado and run into Dinasaur and a peaceful off grid place to camp. No one around. No one else on the planet. Great place to stop.
- Greg L.Legend
Browne Lake Group Sites
Ohv group play area
Sites 1-14 are best for RVs trailers, sites 15-20 are small for tenters. Three big group areas in the middle. Vault toilets, tables and fire rings but no water or trash
Robert H.Guide
Mountain View Campground — Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation
Great views of the lake
Pull through and back in sites available. The back in sites are right on the edge of the hill that leads down to the water. Water and electricity. There’s a place right outside the park to dump your tanks.
TRI-CROSS F.TravelerCedar Springs Campground
Great stay
Arrives at 6pm after long day of travel. Site 20 were the last 2 sites available on 2024 July 4th weekend. The camp is really full most of the season due to being close to the shower house in Deer Creek Campground, the lake and marina. The camp host is a great guy and wood is available.
- TRI-CROSS F.Traveler
Deer Run Campground
Showers and flushing toilets
This is the best campground in the area that we have found due to the hot showers and flushing toilets and great camp host. Bathrooms have lights, running water and electric plug-ins with vault toilets at sime points. Most sites have shade, and there are water points for drinking water throughout camp. There isn't any electric, water or sewer hookups and no wifi available. There are trash dumpsters close to the restrooms.
- Lori S.Scout
Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
ATVs Speedboats Dirt bikes generators
We spent this past Friday night at this dispersed campground. While the grounds are beautiful, it was extremely noisy with Harding going on all night by the Lakeshore. It was extremely noisy with all of the power equipment on and near the lake, including ATVs, generators, speed boats. If you were looking for peace and quiet, I would move away from the Lakeshore and Camp on the road going out. The road going out is quite rough and has about mile and a half of pretty bad washboard and is sandy in some spots as well
- JJared L.Traveler
Elizabeth Ridge Dispersed
Quiet and secluded
Was just driving til I found somewhere cool and this was it! Beautiful place but bugs were out so come prepared
Cortlan S.GuideSpring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
Great Waterfront Spots
Nice grassy spots, just pull in where ever you see a fire ring. The dirt road in isn’t too bad and is pretty short, there were plenty of sedans driving in so it’s accessible for most vehicles when the ground is dry. Lots of cows and cow poop so watch out if you bring dogs! I had full bars of LTE extended network on Verizon, enough to send texts, make calls, and could load some webpages but it was pretty slow
- IIsmenia I.Traveler
North of Dinosaur CR16 - Dispersed Site
Beautiful view and quiet spot
Off CR16 easy to find. I just saw a couple of spots at the gps point. The view is beautiful and it’s quiet but windy. We’re the only ones here.
- Greg L.Legend
Forest Road #838 Dispersed Camping Area
Forest Rd #838 dispersed
Forest Road #838 is a rough rocky road but is flat so not steep. Several spots in sun or shade. Just off hwy #44 so some hwy noise. No water, no trash, no toilets. Cell signal is marginal.
- Greg L.Legend
Road #839 Dispersed Camping
#839 dispersed camp area
Forest road #839 is a popular dispersed camp area due to the flat topography and the smooth graded dirt road. Close to hwy #44 so some hwy noise. Free dispersed, 16d limit, no water, no trash, no toilets. Cell signal is marginal.
- mmark F.
Ranger
Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground
Great site ONLY of your there with a boat
This is a sectioned off section ofr the parking lot at the boat ramp where 4ish rvs can park/camp. While the camping isn't much, it is right at the boat ramp/launch which is super convenient. There are toilets. Very little shade.
- mmark F.Ranger
Stateline Cove Campground
On the beach!
Dispersed beach camping, vault toilets, dumpsters, great views and direct access for swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding. Boats can be put in at marina and beached here. No trees or shade but a light constant breeze in jun when we visited
Guide to Whiterocks
Tent camping near Whiterocks, Utah offers a serene escape into nature, with beautiful landscapes and a variety of campgrounds to choose from.
Tips for tent camping near Whiterocks
- At Whiterocks, enjoy spacious sites nestled among pines, perfect for setting up your tent and enjoying the shade.
- Be prepared for a first-come, first-served experience, as many sites, like those at Uinta Canyon, do not allow reservations.
- Bring your own drinking water, as several campgrounds, including Ashley National Forest Riverview Campground, do not provide this essential amenity.
Some prices for tent camping range from $5 to $15
- Camping at Uinta Canyon is incredibly affordable at just $5 per night, making it a budget-friendly option.
- The Ashley National Forest Riverview Campground offers a peaceful experience for around $15 per night, with beautiful river access.
- For a unique experience, Red Fleet State Park Campground provides tent camping for $15, with stunning views and nearby dinosaur tracks.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to great fishing spots at Whiterocks, where trout are plentiful.
- Hiking trails abound near Uinta Canyon, offering scenic views and opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the area.
- Wildlife watching is a highlight at Ashley National Forest Riverview Campground, where you might spot moose and other creatures in their natural habitat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Whiterocks, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Whiterocks, UT is Red Fleet State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews.
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