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    The Evanston, Wyoming area encompasses both developed campgrounds and dispersed camping options along the Bear River corridor. Phillips RV Park provides full hookups within city limits, while more remote options like Woodruff Narrows Public Access Area offer primitive lakeside camping approximately 20 miles north of town. The region supports various accommodation types including tent camping, RV sites with utilities, and basic dispersed areas on public lands. Most camping opportunities near Evanston are situated along water features, with several sites providing direct access to reservoirs, lakes, and the Bear River.

    Road conditions to dispersed areas like Woodruff Narrows vary significantly by season, with unpaved access roads requiring careful navigation for larger vehicles. One camper noted, "Road in is unpaved in fair to poor condition. Quiet and peaceful though." Elevations in the area range from approximately 6,700 feet in town to over 7,000 feet at nearby camping areas, resulting in cool evenings even during summer months. Most dispersed sites lack amenities like drinking water, requiring self-sufficiency. Cell service is generally available near Evanston but becomes spotty in outlying areas. The camping season typically runs from April through October, with high winds representing a common challenge throughout the area.

    Campers consistently rate the natural setting and quieter atmosphere of dispersed sites higher than in-town developed campgrounds. While Phillips RV Park averages a 3-star rating with mentions of highway and train noise, the more remote Woodruff Narrows sites receive ratings above 4 stars for their peaceful lakeside settings. A visitor described Woodruff Narrows as "very private boondocking area about 10 miles off the highway. Wide open area; fairly level in the campsites we saw." Wildlife viewing opportunities exist at several locations, particularly around dawn and dusk. The camping near Evanston offers diverse options for outdoor recreation, with mixed-use campgrounds near water bodies providing fishing access and boat launches at developed sites, while tent campers seeking solitude gravitate toward the more primitive options north of town.

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      1. Phillips RV Park

      3.3(16)1mi from EvanstonRVs, Tents

      "We stayed at Phillips RV Park in Evanston, Wyoming in August 2021. We had a nice pull-thru site that easily accommodated our fifth wheel and truck. We had full hookups and cable."

      "Came up into Evanston and found ourselves in the middle of 100s of big rigs parking on the road in all Lanes, we were able to find an opening and flip around onto the other side of the freeway and backtrack"

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      2. Woodruff Narrows Public Access Area

      4.3(8)17mi from Evanston

      "I got here around midnight. If I could do it over, I’d get here while the sun was still up so I could scout out a better spot, but it was a nice, quiet night."

      "Great campsites next to the lake. Excellent views and quiet. Only saw a couple other campers off in the distance. Lots of birds and ducks to watch. Saw a moose way off in the distance."

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      3. Woodruff Narrows Bear Riverside

      4.0(5)15mi from EvanstonRVs

      "A 4 mile-ish drive off the main road this site is located right next to the lake and has vault toilets. It was lovely and peaceful and we woke up to a lovely sunrise."

      "Great view of the lake and the mountains. We really enjoyed the night. We didn't have internet with T-Mobile."

      4. Woodruff Narrows Reservoir

      5.0(1)17mi from Evanston

      "Due to drought in Wyoming (and the west, in general) many reservoirs are drying up. This makes for good dispersed camping."

      5. Echo Island RV Resort

      4.7(24)33mi from EvanstonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The reason for lower rating is the proximity to the highway."

      "Good park design for the back up sites to get a large trailer situated no problem. Seems like a large and very nice pool, although I did not us those facilities."

      from $50 - $300 / night

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      6. Fort Bridger RV Camp

      4.7(17)30mi from EvanstonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Don't let location fool you , very nice, well appointed, next to the State Park."

      "The tent site is large, grass and away from the RV sites. Definitely a spot we will stay again. Note the site offices close at 7pm. We had no reservations so you must arrive before 7pm."

      from $40 - $50 / night

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      7. Dry Hollow Campground — Echo State Park

      4.8(14)31mi from Evanston19 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The sites are all pathed and we did not need to do any leveling in site #9. You can hear semi truck going along I-80 but they are in the distance."

      "It was nice get away from Ogden"

      from $40 - $300 / night

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      8. Birch Creek Campground

      Be the first to review12mi from EvanstonTents
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      9. Whitney Reservoir

      4.9(7)29mi from EvanstonRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Great scenery and lots of deer wandering close by."

      "Great boondocking spots if you’re willing to get off the beaten path and get a little dirt."

      from $50 / night

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      10. Monte Cristo CG (Utah)

      4.5(10)31mi from Evanston94 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Our campsite #12 had a little path to it, it was very green full of trees all around making us super private even with other sites nearby. Enough space for 2 tents. Came with a table & fire pit."

      "The campground is surrounded by majestic Aspen, Pine and other trees."

      from $28 - $259 / night

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    • Sydney D.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 26, 2026

      Hayden Fork Campground — Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest

      Paid camping but good quality!

      We ended up staying at a paid camping spot so we could have a fire! I think there are 10 paid camping spots, each have fire pit and picnic table! No water or electricity but they have vault restrooms. We saw that there was dispersed camping a little past the site, so if you don’t want a fire ring, I would suggest dispersed camping and then coming here for a bathroom if you need! The sites were very level and there were 7 other families here, 3 had big groups of people and RVs. There is a good amount of trees and the camp sites are spaced out just enough to hear people when you are trying to sleep but everyone wasn’t too loud. Seems more of a family spot than a party spot! The sites were very is off Mirror lake so there were a few fishing poles and people cooking up food. Be bear safe up here!! The only reason why it didn’t get 5 stars is due to it being paid and not free. Great site.

    • DThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 26, 2026

      Fossil Butte National Monument BLM

      A long road

      Travel through Fossil Butte, and up the hill, then drive a while and cross into BLM, then drive through some dirt roads, and up a hill and there you are… all alone. I love it. 8000 feet and 360 views. No amenities.

    • Sydney D.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 26, 2026

      Bountiful Peak Campground

      Pretty view and good road leading up to site

      The sites were great, the one we ended up staying at on a Friday night was a little n even so just make sure you snag a site that is even. The road leading up to it is good, my all wheele drive made it up just fine! The road also is pretty and green, I bet it’s pretty during the fall! There was maybe two other families so not too busy but we did it on a Friday and it was HOT but there was great shade and the elevation makes nights cool down.

    • MThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 24, 2026

      Holiday Hills RV Park

      Cute? No. Will we stay again? Yes.

      So it’s not an aesthetic campground, but it checks all of our “need” boxes. And it’s a very reasonable price!

      Full hookups, pull through sites, WiFi that occasionally works. Dirty but available onsite bathhouse, showers, & laundry.

      Check-in at the Philips 66 convenience store.

      Best part - a huge grassy area for the dogs to run off leash + close enough to SLC and Park City.

    • Christina W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 16, 2026

      BLM Wyoming

      Remote BLM with epic views

      We took a leap of faith and ventured off on BLM roads in search of a campsite when our family was DONE driving for the day. While this wasn’t marked on the map we ended up at a stunning spot with sweeping vistas. On the drive up we passed a large flat grassy area on the left that was already occupied by campers.

      We made it to our location in a 1972 Chevy truck with Alaskan Camper but a larger or lower clearance vehicle would struggle.

    • Jason R.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 8, 2026

      Lily Lake

      Way too crowded

      The fishing was decent and the nights and mornings were good. During the day it felt like we were at a water park with the number of people.

    • Ben F.
      Jul. 29, 2026

      Sun Outdoors Garden City Utah

      Private beach with amenities

      We liked staying at sun outdoors. It was a quiet place with about 200 spots. A pool, hot tub and playground.

      You can walk or drive to the beach that I think is exclusive to sun outdoors

    • LThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 27, 2026

      Mirror Lake - Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest

      Weekend in the Uintahs

      Had a weekend at Mirror Lake campground. Site had an opening for the holiday weekend which is unusual. Great camp location with clean bathrooms and a short walk from the camp to the lake. Lots of people but that’s to be expected on holiday weekends.

    Guide to Evanston

    Dispersed camping opportunities near Evanston, Wyoming extend beyond the Bear River corridor, with options ranging from 10 to 30 miles from town. The surrounding high desert and mountain terrain offers camping elevations from 6,700 to over 8,000 feet, creating significant temperature variations throughout the camping season. Weather patterns frequently bring afternoon thunderstorms during summer months with common temperature swings of 30-40 degrees between day and night.

    What to do

    Fishing access points: Whitney Reservoir provides trout fishing opportunities about 40 miles from Evanston. "We experienced the water drop almost 30 feet. Fishing was phenomenal. Never skunked," reports a Whitney Reservoir camper who spent 45 days at the location.

    Wildlife viewing: Early morning and evening hours offer the best wildlife spotting opportunities. "We saw a moose way off in the distance," notes a visitor to Woodruff Narrows Public Access Area, where lakeside camping provides habitat for numerous bird species.

    Mountain biking: Several trail networks connect to camping areas within a 30-minute drive. "Clean quiet camp with 30A and water, showers and flush toilets! Next to historic union pacific rail trail for hiking and biking (many goatheads so plan accordingly- tubeless?) Runs from dam to park city about 28mi," explains a visitor to Dry Hollow Campground.

    What campers like

    Reservoir camping: Multiple water-adjacent camping areas provide both recreation and scenic views. One visitor to Woodruff Narrows Bear Riverside noted, "A 4 mile-ish drive off the main road this site is located right next to the lake and has vault toilets. It was lovely and peaceful and we woke up to a lovely sunrise."

    Privacy between sites: Dispersed camping options offer more solitude than developed campgrounds. "Very private boondocking area about 10 miles off the highway. Wide open area; fairly level in the campsites we saw," explains a visitor about their Woodruff Narrows Bear Riverside experience.

    Cooler temperatures: The higher elevation camping areas provide relief from summer heat. "I just returned from a 3 night stay at Whitney Reservoir and I think this may be my new favorite spot. Peaceful, beautiful…honestly words don't describe," writes a camper who visited in August.

    What you should know

    Bug activity: Insect populations vary significantly by season and location. "Beautiful views but insanely buggy this time of year. Couldn't open my vehicle doors for a second or they flooded in," warns a visitor to Woodruff Narrows Bear Riverside in July.

    Road conditions: Many dispersed sites require careful navigation. "The road is okay if you go slowly; we came in with our 31' class A pulling a 12' box trailer. There's a bathroom about 6 miles in," reports a camper at Woodruff Narrows Public Access Area.

    Weather considerations: Strong winds and sudden storms affect the Evanston area throughout the camping season. "The Wyoming wind made its presence felt, proving to be the only downside to an otherwise delightful stay," notes a camper at Echo Island RV Resort.

    Tips for camping with families

    Easy access sites: Choose campgrounds with shorter access roads when camping with children. "Spots are all RV sites with covered picnic tables on concrete patios with electric and water. The campground is a little close to a road, so you can hear it, but it's still pretty peaceful," notes a visitor to Dry Hollow Campground.

    Swimming options: Several nearby reservoirs offer swimming opportunities during summer months. "This is a new campground at Echo Reservoir. The sites are wonderful. Each site appears to be level, with shade over the picnic table. We enjoyed the beach access as well," shares a camper at Echo Campground.

    Wildlife experiences: Many camping areas provide opportunities for children to observe wildlife. "We very much enjoyed watching the moon go through its phases and star gazing with zero light pollution. We had just a few pets... 10 turkey vultures, 2 bald eagles, 1 Osprey, 1 woodpecker, 4 deer, 2 Moose, 2 porcupines," shares a Whitney Reservoir visitor.

    Tips from RVers

    Site surfaces: RV campgrounds near Evanston vary in pad composition. "Park sites are gravel & track dirt into rv. Septic hookup is at the back of the site so hopefully you have a long hose," advises a visitor to Phillips RV Park.

    Leveling requirements: Bring leveling blocks for dispersed sites around Evanston. "There are tons of free site all up and down the main road. The only problem is it is busy if you leave on Friday plan to get there by 3 at the latest. Spots fill quick," notes a camper at Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo.

    Dispersed campsite access: Many free camping areas have limited turn-around space. "About 1/4 mile down a dirt road from Hwy 39 is a good single boondocking spot with a great view. Not for large RVs. Our 17 ft trailer with 4x4 was tricky to get into the spot because the loop was so small," cautions a visitor to Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where are the best campgrounds near Evanston, Wyoming?

    The Evanston area offers several excellent camping options. Sulphur Campground is located 39 miles south of Evanston in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This campground sits at 9,100 feet elevation with 15 single sites and 6 double sites, offering water and vault toilets. For lakeside camping, Stateline Campground provides beautiful beachfront sites with excellent swimming and paddleboarding opportunities. Other notable options include Beaver View Campground in the Uinta Mountains and Woodruff Narrows for those seeking a more rustic experience with lake access. Most campgrounds in the area are seasonal, typically open from late May through September due to the high elevation and winter conditions.

    Are there any no-reservation camping options near Evanston?

    Yes, several no-reservation camping options exist near Evanston. Anderson Cove in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest operates on a first-come, first-served basis and offers a peaceful retreat away from city noise with good bathroom facilities and beach access. Epic RV Park & Marina provides direct access to Bear Lake with first-come availability, though sites are close together without much privacy. For dispersed camping, Woodruff Narrows Public Access Area offers free primitive camping with basic facilities. These no-reservation options are most reliable midweek, as weekend availability can be limited, especially during summer months. Always have a backup plan when targeting first-come sites. Most no-reservation campgrounds in the area are seasonal, closing during winter months due to snow and access issues.

    What activities can I enjoy while camping in Evanston, Wyoming?

    The Evanston area offers diverse outdoor activities for campers. At Woodruff Narrows Bear Riverside, you can enjoy fishing, boating, and lakeside relaxation with convenient pit toilets and lake access. The area around Lilly Lake Campground offers excellent hiking trails within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway provides stunning mountain drives with numerous trailheads. Water activities are abundant at nearby lakes including swimming, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the region. During winter months, the surrounding mountains offer snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The area also provides access to fossil hunting near Kemmerer and historical sites at Fort Bridger State Historic Site.

    What RV parks are available in Evanston, Wyoming?

    Phillips RV Park in Evanston offers convenient pull-through sites that accommodate fifth wheels and trucks with full hookups and cable TV. The park has good spacing between sites and provides a reliable stopover, especially during weather-related interstate closures. About an hour away, Riverside RV Park in Kemmerer offers a no-frills but clean and safe option with full hookups for $35 per night. The park features 17 sites for RVs of all sizes, including 8 back-in spots along the river. For those willing to travel a bit further, Fort Bridger RV Camp provides another option with full amenities. Most RV parks in the area are open year-round but call ahead during winter months.

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