Utah's campground network spans from the polished red stone corridors of Zion to the high alpine basins of the Wasatch. PeakScout tracks conditions across the most popular developed sites and BLM dispersed areas. Summer temperatures above 100°F make desert campgrounds dangerous midday — we show you shaded sites and water sources. Flash floods can affect campgrounds near slot canyons and riverbeds during summer monsoon season.
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🏕️ 30 campgrounds tracked
Davis County
Antelope Island State Park Campground — Great Salt Lake
🏔️ 4,280 ft
$25/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 30 sites $25/night
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Canyonlands NP - Needles
Canyonlands Squaw Flat Campground
🏔️ 5,040 ft
$25/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 26 sites $25/night
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Kane County
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park Campground
🏔️ 6,000 ft
$20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 22 sites $20/night
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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Garfield County
Cottonwood Wash Dispersed Camping — Grand Staircase
🏔️ 5,800 ft
$0/night
🌲 Dispersed $0/night
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Dead Horse Point State Park, Grand County
Dead Horse Point State Park Campground
🏔️ 5,900 ft
$40/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 21 sites $40/night
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Arches National Park, Grand County
Devil's Garden Campground — Arches National Park
🏔️ 5,355 ft
$30/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 51 sites $30/night
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Garfield County
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park Campground
🏔️ 5,700 ft
$20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 22 sites $20/night
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Daggett County
Flaming Gorge NRA — Dutch John Campground
🏔️ 6,080 ft
$20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 71 sites $20/night
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Capitol Reef National Park, Wayne County
Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park
🏔️ 5,500 ft
$25/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 71 sites $25/night
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Goblin Valley State Park, Emery County
Goblin Valley State Park Campground
🏔️ 4,900 ft
$30/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 25 sites $30/night
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Emery County
Goblin Valley State Park — Second Campground
🏔️ 5,000 ft
$30/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 25 sites $30/night
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Washington County
Gunlock State Park Campground
🏔️ 3,400 ft
$15/night
📅 Reservable 📍 6 sites $15/night
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High Uintas Wilderness, Duchesne/Summit County
High Uintas Wilderness Dispersed Camping
🏔️ 10,800 ft
$0/night
🌲 Dispersed $0/night
🏕 Dispersed
Wasatch County
Jordanelle State Park Campground
🏔️ 6,175 ft
$25/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 190 sites $25/night
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Garfield County
Kodachrome Basin State Park Campground
🏔️ 5,800 ft
$20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 27 sites $20/night
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Grand County
Manti-La Sal NF Dispersed — Moab Rim
🏔️ 5,500 ft
$0/night
🚐 RV Sites 🌲 Dispersed $0/night
🏕 Dispersed
Emery County
Millsite State Park Campground — Ferron Reservoir
🏔️ 6,230 ft
$20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 20 sites $20/night
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High Uintas Wilderness, Summit County
Mirror Lake Campground — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF
🏔️ 10,200 ft
$28/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 85 sites $28/night
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San Juan County
Natural Bridges National Monument Campground
🏔️ 6,500 ft
$15/night
📍 13 sites $15/night
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Garfield County
North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park
🏔️ 8,000 ft
$25/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 99 sites $25/night
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Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete County
Ponderosa Campground — Manti-La Sal NF
🏔️ 8,600 ft
$16/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 23 sites $16/night
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Dixie National Forest, Washington County
Red Cliffs Campground — Dixie NF
🏔️ 3,400 ft
$16/night
📅 Reservable 📍 11 sites $16/night
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Sand Flats Recreation Area, Grand County
Sand Flats Campground — Moab
🏔️ 4,500 ft
$20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 120 sites $20/night
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Zion National Park, Washington County
South Campground — Zion National Park
🏔️ 3,939 ft
$25/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 126 sites $25/night
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Uintah County
Steinaker State Park Campground — Vernal
🏔️ 5,510 ft
$20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 32 sites $20/night
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Wasatch County
Wasatch Mountain State Park Campground
🏔️ 5,600 ft
$20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 130 sites $20/night
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Zion National Park
Watchman Campground - Zion
🏔️ 3,900 ft
$35/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 178 sites $35/night
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Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Kane County
White House Campground — Vermilion Cliffs
🏔️ 4,400 ft
$5/night
📅 Reservable 📍 5 sites $5/night
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Canyonlands National Park, Island in the Sky District
Willow Flat Campground — Canyonlands (Island in the Sky)
🏔️ 5,900 ft
$15/night
📍 12 sites $15/night
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Washington County
Zion River Resort Campground — Virgin
🏔️ 3,400 ft
$40/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 150 sites $40/night
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Utah campgrounds require reservations?
Zion Canyon campgrounds (South, Watchman, Lava Point) require reservations March–October via recreation.gov. Many Wasatch Front campgrounds accept CPW reservations. Arches and Canyonlands campgrounds require reservations May–October at recreation.gov.
What are dispersed camping rules in Utah?
Dispersed camping on BLM and USFS land is allowed outside of day-use-only areas. No services, no fees. Some areas near popular destinations (like Moab BLM land) have specific restrictions. Always check with the local BLM field office for current rules.
When is flash flood risk highest in Utah?
July through September during monsoon season. Slot canyons and washes can flood without warning even if it's not raining at your location. Check the storm timeline before camping near any canyon. Never camp in a wash or flood channel.
What is the best time to camp in Utah canyon country?
October through April for the desert (Moab, Zion, Arches). Summer camping requires pre-dawn starts and shade camping. The Wasatch offers great summer camping at elevation (above 7,000 ft).
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📡 Data sources: Campground availability from recreation.gov (federal), ReserveAmerica (CPW state parks MT/CO, FWP MT), and BLM booking systems. Fire restriction tiers from USFS/BLM/CDPS announcements updated in real-time. Fees, amenities, and site counts from RIDB + agency feeds.