Saratoga Springs Backcountry

Saratoga Springs Backcountry is located near Utah Lake, offering a landscape of open spaces and natural features. Temperatures in the area range from 20°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Utah Lake State Park and the hot springs at Inlet Park.

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Location

Public Campground

Saratoga Springs Backcountry is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

40.16925486 N
111.97707 W

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Campers regularly cited dusty but spacious sites with easy lake access. Noise from shooting and weekend ATVs is significant, though weekdays offer quieter conditions.

Reviewed Jan. 28, 2026

Multiple spots for dispersed camping

3 stars as dry and dusty with no facilities, but a good place to stop for a night if passing thru or many nights if you're an ATVer.  

We live near the area and if you take the dirt Soldier Pass road off highway 68 between Lake Utah and Cedar Fort, there a many many good and level dispersed sites. Lots of junipers once you climb in elevation.  No houses within miles.  The Utah County gun range is located ~1 mile off highway 68 on this road, but better camping spots are further on anyway.   The main dirt road is county maintained and can be done by any car.  As is the road up to the Lake Mountain summit for great views and additional sites.   

There is a free formal BLM dispersed camping area off highway 68 a few miles north of Soldier Pass road.  Zero facilities. There are campers on it year round.  Spots on both sides of the highway.  Look for signs.  To me, these sites are kinda bleak, but have good lake views.  Between late May and late Sept sites near the lake will experience Utah Lake midges.  They're a love bug that live in the lake and emerge only to mate.  They don't bite, but they do swarm.  You'll experience fewer as you move away from the lake.

Reviewed May. 26, 2022

Great view!

Very quiet crowd weekdays, not so much weekends with the ATV’s.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Saratoga Springs Backcountry by Joe A., May 26, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 27, 2018

Saratoga Springs Camping

The spots are pretty dusty. There is a lot of open area for large groups to camp together. Lots of people shoot guns in the area, so if you are not comfortable with that then do not camp there. Lots of camping space so it is easy to find a spot and its relatively close to the lake.

Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Saratoga Springs Backcountry?

Saratoga Springs Backcountry is located at 4984 feet.

Are fires allowed at Saratoga Springs Backcountry?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Saratoga Springs Backcountry, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Saratoga Springs Backcountry have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Saratoga Springs Backcountry does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Saratoga Springs Backcountry?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.