The narrow dirt road leading to this Forest Service campground requires careful navigation, with multiple reviewers noting potholes and uneven terrain that can challenge some vehicles. Currently closed to camping, the site previously offered basic tent and RV sites without hookups in Farmington Canyon, about 20 minutes from town.
When operational, campers found sites "packed in pretty well" according to Angie G., though the campground maintained clean facilities including bathrooms, fresh water access, and fire pits. The terrain created varying elevations between tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings at different sites. One reviewer managed to fit a pop-up camper, though RVs generally couldn't navigate the access road or site layouts.
Farmington Creek Trail connects directly from the campground's south side, leading to a waterfall less than half a mile away where visitors can climb down to the water. Michael S. notes "Farmington creek trail connects to the south side, under .50 miles is a waterfall you can climb down to." A short trail north of the campsites leads to two benches overlooking the canyon. Wildlife sightings included deer, snakes, squirrels, and lizards, with deer sometimes spending entire nights near campsites.
The campground prohibited ATVs, dirt bikes, and four-wheelers when open. Temperature swings proved significant, with hot days followed by cold nights even during summer months. Snow could occur as early as late September. For those seeking active camping options in the area, campgrounds just outside Farmington provide alternatives with better road access. Alternative nearby options include Bountiful Peak Campground and Cherry Hill Campground.
This location suited tent campers comfortable with primitive conditions and challenging access roads who prioritized direct trail connections over campground amenities.
Description
This campground is nestled in the aspens of Farmington Canyon and includes 9 Single campsites and 1 double campsite. Leashed pets are permitted in the campground. ACTIVITIES Camping Recreational Vehicles
Location
Public CampgroundSunset Campground – CLOSED is located in Utah
Directions
From I-15 North take Exit 322 merging onto 200 West go 0.96 miles toward UT-277 North, take the 3rd right onto State Street, if you reach the end of 200 West going North you have gone to far (0.11 miles) Take the 1st left onto North 100 West (if you reach North Main Street you have gone 0.1 miles to far (0.11 miles) Sunset campground is located approximately 3.3 miles up Farmington Canyon Road (on the right) on a windy gravel road. From I-15 South take Exit 325, Park Lane toward UT-225 (0.36 miles), turn left onto UT-225/Park Lane (0.72 miles), turn right onto N Main Street/UT106 continue to follow UT-106 (0.1 miles past Lagoon Drive) If you are on E 672 North Street and reach Compton road you have gone to far. (0.90 miles). turn right onto West 100 North which is about 0.1 miles past E 200 North, if you reach East State Stree you have gone about 0.1 miles to far. (0.11 miles) Sunset campground is located approximately 3.3 miles up Farmington Canyon Road (on the right) on a windy gravel road.
Coordinates
41.00350087 N
111.84020082 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 33 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 36 min from Ogden, UT
- 1 hr 12 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 20 min from Logan, UT
