Dispersed Camping in Cache County, Utah
Showing 71 locations in Cache County.
Baxter Sawmill 2 Dispersed Corridor
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing seasonal dispersed camping opportunities.
Beaver Mountain Summer RV
A summer-use asphalt RV parking area located near the Beaver Mountain Ski Area, offering a mix of limited utility connections alongside basic dry-camping spots and overflow spaces. Nestled in a quiet mountain setting, this location serves as an excellent basecamp for hiking and exploring local trailheads.
Blacksmith Fork Guard Station
A historic, rustic 1934 Civilian Conservation Corps guard cabin available for reservation. Sits directly on the bank of the river, with space inside the cabin and options for a small travel trailer in the driveway.
Boulder Mountain Road Corridor
A scenic mountain road corridor running through the high-elevation pine country of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities during the summer and autumn months.
Boulder Mountain Road
A scenic dirt corridor traversing high-elevation terrain near Boulder Mountain within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Bridger Campground
A smaller, intimate Forest Service campground located directly along the Logan River in the scenic canyon. This location features 10 single-family campsites nestled in a quiet, densely wooded setting of maples and cottonwoods. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are available.
Browns Roll Off Rec.res. North
A scenic dirt corridor located within Logan Canyon, providing dispersed access on Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest land.
Cache National Forest Canyon Entrance
A convenient gravel pull-off situated just inside the Cache National Forest boundary along Blacksmith Fork Canyon Road, offering immediate access to the canyon with scenic views and nearby creek access.
Card Picnic Area
Card Picnic Area is located along the banks of the Logan River in scenic Logan Canyon. While historically operated primarily for day-use picnicking, it offers convenient, immediate river access for fishing, tubing, and canoeing under a canopy of shade trees.
Cheney Creek Forest Road
A rugged dirt corridor following Cheney Creek through a wooded canyon, offering quiet dispersed camping spots tucked away in the national forest.
Chokecherry Picnic Area
A developed riverside picnic spot on the banks of the Logan River within Logan Canyon. While historically designed as a day-use area with picnic tables and vault toilets, small pullouts along the entry road provide quick rest spots.
Cowley Canyon-Herd Hollow
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the forest, offering access to various undeveloped pullouts. The route provides scenic views and a quiet atmosphere within the national forest.
Dewitt Picnic Area
A scenic day-use picnic area situated along the Logan River in lower Logan Canyon, offering picnic tables and flush restrooms under a canopy of mature black willow, maple, and oak trees.
Dip Hollow - Long Hollow Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor offering dispersed camping access along the Dip Hollow and Long Hollow routes within the Logan Ranger District.
Franklin Basin Gravel Source Dispersed
Quiet and scenic dispersed camping areas situated along Franklin Basin Gravel Source road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The corridor provides small wooded pull-offs that offer peaceful sites when lower-elevation campgrounds fill up.
Franklin Basin
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along Franklin Basin Road within the Logan Ranger District.
Franklin Basin Road Dispersed (FR 006)
This scenic mountain corridor along Franklin Basin Road (Forest Road 006) offers numerous dispersed camping areas adjacent to the Logan River and scenic meadows. Lower sites near the highway are large, flat, grassy, and accommodate large RVs and trailers, complete with a vaulted pit toilet at the canyon entrance. As the road travels deeper into the canyon toward the Mount Naomi Wilderness, it becomes rougher and more secluded, eventually terminating near private property boundaries.
Franklin Face
A scenic mountain access road winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities.
Friendship Campground
A forested, small developed campground along Left Hand Fork Road. It offers 5 single-family sites and one group site situated among shady maple trees, right next to the Richards Hollow Trailhead.
Gibson Lake Access Dispersed Area
This access road corridor offers rustic dispersed camping options within the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Gibson Lakes Forest Road Corridor
A rugged dirt forest road corridor winding through scenic National Forest lands near Richmond. Dispersed camping options exist along the route, with opportunities for standard vehicle access during dry conditions.
Green Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic gravel road winding through a quiet canyon with numerous roadside pull-offs. The corridor is highly active with hikers and mountain bikers, offering multiple spots equipped with basic fire rings.
Guinavah Campground
This large, historic developed campground is situated directly along the Logan River beneath massive, mature willow and maple trees. It features excellent shade, immediate river access, an on-site amphitheater, and multiple group and single-family sites. Paved internal roads make access straightforward. It provides flush toilets, drinking water, and immediate access to scenic riverside and mountain hiking trails.
Hells Hollow - Danish Dugway
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route offers pleasant wooded surroundings with quick access to several natural springs in the area.
High Creek Campground
High Creek Campground is a developed Forest Service property located in a quiet canyon, offering a peaceful mountain getaway next to a mountain stream.
High Creek Road Dispersed Area
This canyon corridor offers quiet camping along the flowing waters of High Creek. The lower portions provide quick access to hiking trails and mountain vistas, serving as an entry point into the scenic backcountry of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
High Creek Trailhead Corridor
This access road corridor and trailhead within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest leads to scenic trails along High Creek.
Hyrum State Park - Lake View
A developed state park campground set along the shores of the Hyrum reservoir, offering boating, swimming, and fishing. The campground features paved pads, grassy surrounds, and clean utility hookups for RVs.
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Jebo Road
This remote wilderness corridor along Jebo Road lies deep within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route offers secluded camping opportunities with scenic mountain and spring-filled surroundings.
Left Hand Fork 4X4
A scenic dirt corridor weaving through the foothills of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing primitive, dispersed camping options along the roadway.
Lewis M. Turner Campground
A scenic mountain campground tucked back from the highway among lush Engelmann spruce, white pines, and aspens. Excellent access to hiking, biking, climbing, and fishing with dense pine forest shade.
Little Cottonwood (Temple Fork Road)
A beautiful forest service road corridor offering dispersed camping pull-offs along Temple Fork Road in Logan Canyon. The area features scenic canyon vistas, fire rings, and tranquil spots near the Logan River, though sites closer to the highway experience elevated daytime traffic noise.
Lodge Campground
Lodge Campground is situated off the beaten path along the scenic Right Hand Fork of the Logan River. It features rustic, shaded campsites well-screened by dense forest understory, offering excellent privacy. Visitors can enjoy peaceful river sounds, fishing, and access to nearby ATV and multi-use trails, including the Great Western Trail.
Logan District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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Logan Environmental Center Park and Ride
An active park and ride gravel lot located directly across from the environmental center and municipal dump. While the lot is frequently used by trucking companies and construction crews for staging, it remains an unofficial, industrial-edge location for overnight parking.
Logan Ranger District Office Corridor
This administrative and access corridor is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Overnight parking and dispersed camping are strictly prohibited around the administrative offices, ranger station, and associated trailheads in this developed zone.
Logan River Trailhead Corridor Parking
Paved parking areas near Highway 89 and the Logan River Trailhead on the edge of Logan and North Logan. This area is highly exposed to passing traffic and local recreationists, with vehicle stays subject to strict municipal parking ordinances.
Maple Bench Road Dispersed
An accessible forest road corridor winding through the foothills of the scenic Wellsville Mountains, offering dispersed camping options surrounded by native brush and trees.
Mill Hollow 4X4 Dispersed
An unpaved forest road corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing access to rustic dispersed camping opportunities.
Murray Farm Forest Road
A scenic mountain access road located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Wellsville, Utah, offering dispersed camping potential directly off the road.
Pig Hole Springs Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along a native-surface dirt road within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This area offers dispersed camping opportunities in a tranquil forest setting, primarily suitable for summer and early autumn stays.
Pilot Travel Plaza Logan
A commercial Pilot travel plaza parking lot located in Logan, Utah, providing a paved area suitable for quick, short-term overnight stops.
Pioneer Campground
A peaceful, shaded getaway tucked along the banks of the Blacksmith Fork River, featuring 17 single sites under black willow and box elder trees. Visitors can easily access hiking, trout fishing, and nearby off-road trail riding in the surrounding rugged hills.
Planet Fitness
A standard paved commercial lot situated adjacent to the local fitness center. Ideal for low-profile camper vans seeking a discrete overnight spot while utilizing gym facilities. Best for quick overnight transit stops.
Preston Valley Campground
A scenic, riverside developed campground situated on the banks of the Logan River inside the Logan Canyon Scenic Byway corridor. Boasting 9 single campsites, it offers flush toilet facilities and a peaceful mountain atmosphere with immediate river access for fishing and recreation.
Red Banks Campground
A small developed campground sitting directly on the banks of the scenic Logan River, characterized by steep red sandstone cliffs directly across the water. Heavy grasses, aspens, and willows provide moderate privacy.
Richardson Fork 4X4 Corridor
A remote forest service road corridor offering dispersed camping access within the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route is situated in a rugged wilderness canyon environment north of Logan. UT. featuring beautiful mountain terrain and access to nearby natural springs.
Right Hand Fork Trailhead Corridor
A scenic mountain canyon corridor along Logan River's Right Hand Fork, providing access to hiking trails and nearby natural formations. The access road is well-maintained, allowing easy travel through the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Secluded Maple Creek River Bottoms
A rustic, shaded private campground set along Maple Creek. The area offers large, quiet sites equipped with fire pits, picnic tables, and portable toilets.
Second Dam Parking
A developed day-use and parking area located near the Second Dam along the Logan River. The area features scenic river views, paved parking options, and easy foot access to the water. This spot serves as a primary access point for fishing and light water recreation.
Shenoah Picnic Area
A scenic riverside day-use and picnic destination located along the Blacksmith Fork River, offering beautiful canyon views under a canopy of willow trees. Features 9 individual picnic sites and a group campfire ring.
Smithfield Campground
A quiet, small developed campground nestled in Smithfield Canyon alongside Summit Creek. It features 6 single campsites and a group day-use site, serving as an excellent basecamp for hiking into the nearby Mount Naomi Wilderness.
Smithfield Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain canyon corridor offering several primitive dispersed sites tucked along Summit Creek. The road features low-hanging branches and tight clearances that make it ideal for campervans and high-clearance vehicles, but challenging for larger rigs.
Smithfield Canyon Trailhead
A quiet Forest Service trailhead area providing direct access to hiking trails and standard vehicle pull-offs inside scenic Smithfield Canyon.
Sportsman's Warehouse Logan
A convenient paved commercial lot in Logan offering a quiet alternative to the nearby Walmart. Management has historically permitted overnight stays for small, self-contained vehicles.
Spring Campground
A small, quiet Developed Forest Service campground featuring three single-use campsites shaded by maples. The site sits on the bank of Left Hand Fork, offering direct access to creek-side fishing and nearby trails, though it lacks drinking water.
Spring Hollow Campground
A beautiful developed USFS campground nestled in scenic Logan Canyon next to the Logan River and a quiet spring-fed pond. The campground features paved sites surrounded by dense maples, cottonwoods, and wild roses that provide abundant shade. It has direct trailheads for multiple canyon hikes and serves as a peaceful basecamp. It offers vault toilets and drinking water.
Temple Fork Dispersed Camping
A scenic mountain road corridor running through the Logan Canyon area within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing several dispersed camping opportunities.
Temple Peak Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Temple Peak Road in the scenic Logan Ranger District. This high-country area features quiet forest settings and is accessible by passenger vehicles during dry periods.
Three Mile Creek Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the foothills of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Mendon, Utah. The route features primitive pull-offs suitable for dispersed camping with immediate access to mountain scenery.
Tony Grove Campground
An exceptionally scenic high-altitude campground nestled on the mountainside just below Tony Grove Lake in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The campground features paved access and is famous for its vibrant summer wildflower displays and proximity to premium wilderness hiking trails.
Tony Grove Day Use
A developed day-use and trailhead parking area situated on the mountainside near Tony Grove Lake. While overnight camping is restricted to the nearby developed campground loops, this paved lot serves as the primary gateway for hiking trails accessing the Mount Naomi Wilderness.
Tony Grove Winter Trailhead
A quiet National Forest trailhead and winter parking area situated along Logan Canyon Scenic Byway, providing access to backcountry trails and seasonal winter recreation.
Upper Providence Canyon Road Dispersed
A rugged dirt forest service corridor winding through the scenic Providence Canyon inside the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This area provides access to primitive dispersed camping opportunities with impressive canyon views.
USFS High Creek Campground
A scenic, small, free-of-charge developed forest service campground tucked along High Creek. The area offers several campsites with fire rings next to the rushing river, surrounded by hills and dense forest vegetation.
Walmart Logan
A large, standard retail parking lot offering convenient paved overnight stays near retail services. Overnight parkers should set up at the far north end of the lot and be departed by early morning. Occasional evening noise from nearby traffic and local gatherers is common before quiet hours begin. Store management typically grants single-night stays when asked. It is a highly practical base near the local visitor center and nearby services. Always practice clean camping and avoid utilizing leveling jacks on asphalt.
Walmart Parking Logan
A standard commercial overnight parking option in North Logan. The store manager allows overnight stays for self-contained rigs, provided vehicles park at the far west end of the lot. This parking lot is known for active traffic noise due to nearby road frontage.
White Rock Spring
Dispersed camping corridor located along the dirt access road near White Rock Spring inside the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The area offers rustic wilderness spots with classic forest views and quiet surroundings.
Wood Camp Campground
Located right off the scenic highway at 5,600 feet elevation on the banks of the Logan River, this developed USFS campground offers 6 shaded single campsites. It serves as an excellent base for hiking, with the historic Old Juniper Trailhead located right outside the campground entrance.
Wood Camp Hollow Dispersed Camping
A scenic mountain canyon corridor along Wood Camp Hollow within Logan Canyon, offering immediate access to the Logan River and nearby hiking trails. The lower pull-offs lie very close to the highway and river, providing a quick overnight option where rushing water helps mask traffic noise, while dirt spurs deeper along the road access individual sites.