Open desert surrounds Grantsville Reservoir on all sides, with views stretching east toward the Oquirrh Mountains and west toward the Stansbury Range. No trees. That absence shapes everything about camping here, from the wind exposure to the unbroken sightlines across the water and the high-desert landscape beyond. The reservoir itself is man-made, set in a bowl-like depression that amplifies the sense of open sky overhead.
The campground layout follows a cloverleaf pattern, with paved pads radiating off central gazebos and concrete fire rings at each site. As Mitchell S. puts it, it's "small campground, close together, trailer friendly." RVs and trailers have a clear advantage here since the lack of shade and wind shelter makes tent camping uncomfortable when conditions turn. Vault toilets and picnic tables are on-site, and trash service is provided. Campers planning to explore campsites near Grantsville will find options with more tree cover in the nearby Stansbury foothills, including North Willow Canyon Road Dispersed -- Wasatch NF a few miles to the west.
The reservoir is stocked with trout regularly through spring and fall, making day-trip fishing a reliable draw. Swimming is also possible. A few reviewers have noted odors near the water and evidence of waterfowl die-offs along the shoreline, so conditions can vary. Camping is free, with no reservation required, and the site sits just off the main road with straightforward drive-in access. Bring wind protection and shade structures if you plan to tent camp.
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Map & DirectionsGrantsville Reservoir is located in Utah near Grantsville
Coordinates
40.54400246 N
112.51178836 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
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Connectivity
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- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/8/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 37 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 1 hr 4 min from Ogden, UT
- 1 hr 12 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 48 min from Logan, UT













