Best Tent Camping near Evanston, WY

Tent camping opportunities in the mountains surrounding Evanston, Wyoming include several dispersed camping areas and established sites within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Multiple free primitive tent sites are available near Monte Cristo, approximately 40 miles southwest of Evanston, while Little Lyman Lake Campground offers six small RV spots and four dedicated tent sites about 30 miles south of town in Utah territory.

The forest service roads leading to most tent camping areas range from maintained dirt to rough rocky terrain. Many dispersed camping locations require high-clearance vehicles, particularly the routes to Pyramid Lake and Curtis Creek where sedans may struggle with the final stretches. Sites typically feature basic rock-ringed fire pits but limited other amenities. Most areas lack drinking water, so campers should bring adequate supplies. Toilet facilities are minimal or nonexistent, with only Little Lyman Lake and a few established campgrounds offering pit toilets. Fire restrictions are common during summer months, and campers should check current regulations before departure.

Tent camping sites around Monte Cristo provide particularly scenic mountain views with aspen and fir tree surroundings. The dispersed sites maintain good separation between campers, offering relative privacy despite popularity on summer weekends. Early arrival is recommended, especially on Fridays when spots fill quickly. Areas farther from main roads provide deeper seclusion but require more challenging access. Fall brings spectacular foliage displays, making September a prime camping period for tent campers seeking visual rewards. One visitor noted, "There are tons of free sites all up and down the main road. The views were immaculate, the sites were very spread out, it was the end of September and all the leaves were changing."

Best Tent Sites Near Evanston, Wyoming (19)

    1. Birch Creek Campground

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    Evanston, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 977-4300

    2. Dispersed camping near Monte Cristo

    8 Reviews
    Eden, UT
    30 miles

    "Two nice boondocking spots just a short drive on a tight dirt road off the highway. The campsite on the right is bigger, the one on the left is very small."

    3. Little Lyman Lake Campground

    2 Reviews
    Robertson, UT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 789-3194

    "Spent 3 nights at Little Lyman Lake to get out of the Heat. This is a wonderful campground with 6 small RV campsites and 4 tent sites. Sites 2, 3, 8 and 10 are pull thru."

    "Road is a little ruff coming from the west, but coming in from the north through Wyoming is way easier on the vehicle. It takes me about an hour longer, but it is worth it."

    4. Curtis Creek / Arbs Basin

    2 Reviews
    Woodruff, UT
    32 miles
    Website

    "We stayed here for the night on our rooftop tent. It’s very quiet, barely any people. There’s man made firepits made out of rocks of people who have stayed here. It’s chilly and very pretty around."

    5. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    Kamas, UT
    39 miles
    Website

    "The hike in is less then a mile and offers incredibly views. Makes for a very easy backpacking trip. Multiple dispersed campsites are easily identified by fire rings."

    "I was coming from Wyoming and 464 was not too far past Mirror Lake Campground and just before Lilly Lake, on the right."

    6. Pyramid Lake Dispersed Camping

    6 Reviews
    Hanna, UT
    42 miles

    $6 / night

    "Park on the side of the road on Mirror Lake highway. Backpack in several miles on the super fun trail, with lots of scrambling and fun mini-adventures."

    "Campground Review: Dispersed Camping at Pyramid Lake, UT

    Pyramid Lake is another gem of a mountain lake found in the Uinta Mountains of Utah. "

    7. Birch Creek

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    Woodruff, UT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 977-4300

    8. China Meadows Trailhead

    2 Reviews
    Lonetree, UT
    37 miles

    "There are numerous places to camp along the trail just remember to follow the minimum distance rules from trails and water bodies so you can help make others' trips as serene as yours."

    "Going to Big meadow or Dahlgreen trail? Better have a compass sine the trail is poorly marked! Still beautiful!"

    9. Hobble

    1 Review
    Huntsville, UT
    36 miles

    10. Dollar Lake Campsites

    2 Reviews
    Lonetree, UT
    43 miles
    Website

    "Camparea review:This area is located a little over 8 miles from the parking area. It is walk or horse ride in only."

    "We stayed here while backpacking king's peak. It's the best camping spot to do so. It's a beautiful area and you have access to shade and water."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Evanston, WY

498 Reviews of 19 Evanston Campgrounds


  • Tommy C.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    South Fork (UT)

    AWESOME spot

    Absolutely awesome spot. Hosts were really friendly. Stayed in my pop up camper for a night and there was tons of space for pop up and our site (A1) was the best in the campground, I think. It was secluded with tons of trees. Not all sites had a lot of tree cover. It wasn’t right off the river but it was still only a 30 second walk to the river. There were fire bans in Utah but because of the type of fire set up on concrete and built in fire places, we were able to have a fire all night which was awesome. Also my buddy is a professional singer and brought his guitar so I’m impartial. We had such a great time!!

  • K
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Magpie Campground

    Got the job done

    We were road tripping through with no reservations. The whole South Fork area has many campgrounds. Magpie is the first and one of the smaller of the campgrounds as you drive up the canyon. We drove through all the campgrounds and didn’t find any hosts to talk with to find out if we could occupy a spot. We thought it would be ok but weren’t sure if we could stay in a spot that had a weekend reservation posted. Plus there was simultaneously not very much shade and lots of overgrown vegetation that made tent camping not very feasible. All the sites with actual river frontage were occupied and most folks had campers. This was especially true at South Fork, Lower Meadows, Upper Meadows & Perception Park campgrounds. We finally found a host at Willows campground who explained the process but we didn’t see any sites we liked there. Magpie actually had some shaded sites so we headed back down there. We grabbed a spot that had no obvious river access but good shade right next to the host site. It was pretty overgrown but had enough of a flat spot to set up our tent and a big concrete pad for the picnic table and huge fire ring. Midweek it was only half full. Campground is literally mere feet from the road. Lots of road noise. Bathrooms were good enough. The host when he finally came around was very nice. The adjacent site was vacant (a double site that cost more $$) and we were able to get to the river there. We stayed two nights mid week and it never filled up but all the sites had weekend reservations. There isn’t a lot of hiking but if you like river recreation or we saw lots of paddle boarders headed up to the reservoir. We drove up Monte Cristo which was still closed for the season but probably would have been more our style. Birding was good around the campground probably due to the river. Again, road noise was annoying but expected. Also note that the forest service’s website was out of date as far as all the campgrounds in this area being open.

  • Michael L.
    May. 30, 2021

    Lost Creek Campground

    Mountain Get Away

    Such a beautiful site with site #7 the best access to the lake. Easy in and space to set up camp. Site included fire ring/pit and picnic table.

    At nearly 10000 feet elevation, Temps were coll and air refreshing!

  • Alan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2019

    South Fork (UT)

    Big Campground by the Creek!

    This campground much like the others in this canyon is situated along the banks of the South Fork of the Ogden River.  Before you get to Causey Reservoir and Weber Memorial Park, this is the biggest campground you'll encounter.  There are 35 single sites @23$ and 8 double sites @46$.  Some campsites are reservable and some are walk in sites.  A picnic table and metal fire ring is at each site along with vault toilets and drinking water scattered throughout the campground.  The campsites in the teens seemed to be the closest to the creek

    As for activities to do in the area, there are plenty of options!  Right by most of the campsites you can fly fish or set off on a tubing adventure down the Ogden River!  It is required that you have a life jacket before setting off.  If you're looking for bigger accumulations of water you can either head back down canyon to the huge Pineview Reservoir or head up canyon to the steep walled Causey Reservoir!

  • A
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Echo Island RV Resort

    Perfect for an overnight stay

    Nicely managed campground, good website, efficient reservation process. Management very helpful and friendly. The campsites are nicely spaced, good tree cover, green well kept lawn at all sites. Gravel slots, picnic tables and fire pits at each site. 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. Bath and restrooms clean and plenty of them for the size of the campground.

  • Bill R.
    Feb. 3, 2024

    Sulphur Campground

    A small campground south of Evanston, Wy along Utah 150-Mirror Lake Hwy

    Location- 39 miles south of Evanston, Wy in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest of Utah. It is on the east side of Hwy 150 and sits at 9,100'.  There are 15 single site and 6 dbls sites. Reservable with water, sometimes (had it when we were there) and vault toilets.

    Some sites aren't level and some sites can become lakes in heavy rain (our friends were in #3 and we almost had to get out the boats!).

    Hosts were nice and kept the facilities clean.

    Pretty area with the Hayden Fork of the Bear River on the east side of the Campground. Whiskey Creek Trailhead across the Hwy from the CG. Trail leads to Bourbon Lake (yes- this is Utah!).

    Beautiful drive from Evanston. Ranger station is about 5 miles north of the CG. Just beyond that is a dump station. Don't remember if there is a sign but it's a hundred yards or so down a little forest road east of 150.

    We tried fishing the river by the CG and below the confluence with the East Fork. Caught nothing and saw nothing. 

    This is one of those places where you want to have everything you need with you.

     Evanston and Kamas are 40-ish miles away.

  • Y
    May. 28, 2022

    Lyman KOA

    Nice KOA, just missing a couple minor items

    Overall, a very nice KOA. Picnic tables are all new and maintained, new fire rings. I stayed in tent camping, and it was grassy and level.

    Lots of drive thru spots for electric and hookups.

    The staff greeted me warmly. The office was clean and maintained.

    Bathrooms were clean, but a tad dated. But they were servicable, smelled clean.

    Pool was being repaired at the beginning of .e.orial Day weekend. A bit of a bummer. Also, there waa no firewood that I saw for sale.

    The grounds were about half full.

    The other slight downside was I-80 noise. I made a video so you can hear the noise. Its about 1 mile away.

    I would stay here again!

  • Gracie W.
    Jun. 13, 2023

    Twin Coves — Rockport State Park

    Nice Campground

    Campground was clean and had vault toilets. Water spicket was available but no showers (I believe there were only showers at the entrance of the park). Be aware that there are tons of bugs here, an overwhelming amount. Pack your bug spray if you’re tent camping!! Amazing views of the lake, beautiful birds, and the weather was phenomenal. Happy trails!

  • T
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Washington Lake Campground

    Wonderful developed RV campground in the Uinta's

    Great RV campground in the high Unitas.  Roads and spaces are paved.  This is dry camping, however as there are no hook-ups.  The vault toilets are clean.  Spaces are far enough apart that you don't feel like you are sitting on top of one another.  A few spaces have direct access to the lake but all of the spaces are nice and have some form of shade from the surrounding trees.  The nights we were there, everyone was respectful and noise diminished around 10:00 PM.  Will definitely stay here again.


Guide to Evanston

Tent camping near Evanston, Wyoming offers a variety of scenic locations for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With options ranging from well-equipped campgrounds to more rustic settings, there's something for everyone.

Tent campers should check out Little Lyman Lake Campground

  • The Little Lyman Lake Campground features tent and RV sites, picnic tables, and clean pit toilets, making it a comfortable choice for families.
  • Located in a picturesque area, this campground is perfect for fishing, with brook and speckled trout available in the nearby lake.
  • The campground is well-maintained, with a dedicated host ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors.

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