Soapstone Basin Dispersed Camping, near Utah's Wasatch National Forest, is a fantastic spot for those who enjoy a more rugged camping experience. This area is all about embracing the great outdoors, with no facilities to distract you from nature's beauty.

Visitors rave about the stunning views and the wide-open spaces filled with wildflowers. As one camper put it, “It’s gorgeous. Wildflowers as far as you can see.” The lack of amenities means you’ll need to rough it a bit, but that’s part of the charm. Just remember to pack in what you need and pack out your trash, as there are no trash bins or water hookups available.

The area is popular, especially during weekends, so be prepared for some company. Many campers have noted the presence of ATVs and dirt bikes, which can add a bit of excitement to your stay. If you’re okay with a little noise from nearby recreational vehicles, you’ll find plenty of spots to set up camp. One reviewer mentioned, “If you’re okay with some ATV brap braps, this is a great spot.”

For those looking to explore, the surrounding Wasatch National Forest offers hidden lakes and beautiful trails. Whether you’re hiking, biking, or just soaking in the scenery, Soapstone Basin is a great base for your outdoor adventures.

Soapstone Basin Dispersed Camping

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The Best Camping Near Kamas, Utah

Nearly the entire mountain to the south of the official Soapstone campground is open to dispersed camping. There are several dirt roads (best accessed with SUV's or Trucks) that wind around the mountain top, in and out of trees and meadows. Nearly every few hundred yards there are different pull-offs where you can just set up camp. There are obviously no water hookups or vault toilets, so pack-in, pack-out. 

  

The area is pretty busy during the summer months, and even busier during holiday weekends (Memorial Day, 4th of July Weekend, 24th of July Weekend, etc.). You'll also likely see deer and even moose wandering around your campground in the early morning and late evening. So, if you want a close getaway to do some "rough-it" camping, this is your spot!

Dispersed Camping Heaven! 

The Wasatch National Forrest is beautiful. There are many hidden lakes to explore and lots of big trees to help keep cool in the summer. Lots of dispersed camping sites. 

All-time favorite place to camp

Soapstone basin is dispersed camping at its best! I stayed here for three nights in July, it was quiet and secluded. The road at times was a bit rough for my little Ford escape and tab camper however the sunsets were amazing as was the dark moonless night. one night while falling asleep I hear a few little sneezes outside. It was a squirrel. Later I was told female squirrels will sneeze after mating! Not sure that's entirely true but the sneezing part was pretty cute!

Dispersed camping

Very pretty and easy to get to from Salt Lake. We went on a Friday afternoon and there were a lot of large groups (multiple campers, trucks, ATVs) but we were able to find a spot a little ways down the road. I would say 4x4 isn't needed but a higher clearance SUV or truck would be a good idea. Overall, I'd recommend!

Nice forest road camping 

Beautiful spot to camp. Lots of places to park. Lots of ATVs and fifth wheels, too. If you’re okay with some ATV brap braps, this is a great spot. We’re in a truck and camper and found a little spot to pull in about 20 minutes off the highway. It’s probably best to have a high-clearance vehicle, but we also saw a Corolla way back where we were, so it’s up to you.

Gorgeous meadows and aspens!

So many beautiful views! Lots of people but everyone was nice and respectful. Will be going again.

So Beautiful

We go several times a year. You have to be willing to “rough it”. There are no facilities and no toilets. But it’s gorgeous. Wildflowers as far as you can see. Wide open spaces. Dispersed camp sites. 

Our favorite 

Headed up this way to escape the valley heat. Temps are significantly cooler. Decent dispersed camping sites, but coming in on a Friday afternoon a lot of sites already filled. There is a lot of road traffic in the area, keep an eye out for side by sides, motorcycles and 4 wheelers because a lot of them aren’t.

Cooler weather 

It was easy to find and the road can be a little scary when wet. There is a couple of miles with pretty rocky roads so i wouldn't risk a low clearance car. It was extremely busy when we went, but managed to find a spot mostly to ourselves. No bathrooms, primitive and huge families with atvs and dirt bikes everywhere nearby. They were polite and had reasonable time for no noise. Cool pathways to walk or ride on and very nice views even though most the wildflowers seemed to have just finished their blooms.

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