Dispersed Camping in Summit County, Utah
Showing 173 locations in Summit County.
Albion Parking Lot
An asphalt-surfaced parking lot situated within the scenic Alta Ski Area / Albion Base. Note that dispersed camping and standard overnight vehicle stays are strictly prohibited inside the ski resort's special use permit boundary.
Alexander Basin
A scenic forest road access corridor in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Millvue Peak. This route serves as a gateway to the local trail system and offers opportunities for dispersed camping in a lush pine forest environment.
Aspen Campground
Aspen Campground is nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains. It features single and double sites set under a shady canopy of aspens, subalpine fir, and spruce, with several locations directly overlooking the North Fork Duchesne River.
Bald Mountain Timber Road Dispersed Corridor
A heavily wooded corridor featuring numerous dispersed camping options nestled in the High Uintas. Native material surfaces can become difficult when wet, but offer excellent shade and seclusion under mature pines.
Bald Mountain Trailhead Access
An access corridor along the native material forest road leading to the Bald Mountain Trailhead within the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Beartrap Fork Backcountry Sites
A network of walk-in backcountry camping clearings located along the steep Beartrap Fork Trail corridor. No vehicle access is permitted along the trail itself; campers must park at designated canyon trailheads and hike in with their gear.
Beaver Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain road winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing primitive dispersed camping pullouts.
Beaver View Campground
Situated alongside the scenic Hayden Fork River in the Uinta Mountains, this developed campground offers 17 single sites and vault toilet facilities. Thin pine and aspen trees dot the landscape, which is surrounded by picturesque beaver ponds.
Becky Basin Lookout Dispersed
A scenic high-elevation forest corridor located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This dirt road offers excellent mountain views and native-material pullouts suitable for dispersed camping.
Boulder Creek Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities located along the Boulder Creek corridor in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This area offers beautiful forested surroundings close to the Provo River Overlook and various trailheads.
Buck Board Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing several rustic pullouts suitable for self-contained campers.
Buck Board Road Dispersed
A rugged dirt corridor offering access to dispersed camping opportunities in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Buck-camp Hollow
A scenic forest road corridor nestled in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities along a native material surface.
Butterfly Campground
Situated next to its beautiful namesake lake, this high-elevation campground features 20 single sites surrounded by white fir trees and summer wildflowers. It provides an ideal base for non-motorized boating, hiking, and exploring the scenic Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. Facilities are basic, consisting of gravel access loops and vault toilets.
Campbell Hollow Ridge Dispersed
A scenic mountain ridge corridor located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This area offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities with sweeping high-country views and natural pine surroundings.
Canyon Rim Ranches Road
A scenic gravel route winding through the rugged terrain of Summit County. This corridor traverses a mix of private residential property, municipal boundaries, and adjacent public land where dispersed camping opportunities may be highly restricted or prohibited.
Cardiff Fork Road Corridor
Cardiff Fork Road runs south from the highway into a scenic mountain canyon featuring numerous primitive dispersed pull-offs and forest clearings. The lower portions of the drainage are close to developed areas and municipal limits, which enforce strict watershed protections and overnight bans, whereas the upper portions on National Forest lands allow standard wilderness dispersed camping. Small turnarounds and a rough gravel bed make this road best suited for smaller campervans and capable high-clearance vehicles.
Castle Peak-a Forest Road
A scenic forest service corridor located in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Kamas. This native dirt road runs through a wooded area near several trailheads, offering natural dispersed camping sites.
Castle Rock Road Dispersed Camping
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Castle Rock Road within the Ashley National Forest. Accessible by standard vehicles, the native material road provides several pull-offs and clearings nestled among the pines.
Catherine Pass Trailhead
The Catherine Pass Trailhead parking lot is situated high in the scenic Wasatch Mountains and serves as a popular gateway to alpine hiking trails. Overnight stays and dispersed camping are strictly prohibited within the national forest trailhead boundaries and the adjacent ski resort special use areas. This site is suitable for daytime access only from early summer through autumn.
Cedar Hollow North 1
A scenic Forest Service road corridor traversing the scenic woodlands of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing seasonal access for dispersed camping.
Christmas Meadows Campground
A scenic developed campground situated on a knoll above Stillwater Fork and the beautiful Christmas Meadows. Standard campsites feature picnic tables and campfire rings under a canopy of lodgepole pine and aspen trees.
Co-op Creek Dispersed Corridor
A scenic forest corridor offering dispersed camping access along the northern reaches of Taylors Fork Access Road within the Uinta Mountains. This zone serves as an alternative to nearby developed locations, providing natural, primitive camping options.
Coal Mine Trailhead
A quiet National Forest trailhead located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest that serves as a staging area for local trails.
Cobblerest Campground
Cobblerest Campground features 18 paved single campsites along the scenic Mirror Lake Highway in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The site sits alongside the Lower Provo River, shaded by a dense forest of pines, firs, and aspens.
Cold Spring Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Cold Spring forest roads just off Highway 150 near Bald Mountain. The area features numerous spacious campsites with rock fire rings nestled among the pine trees, offering easy access to nearby hiking trails and high-country alpine lakes. Most sites are flat and well-spaced, accommodating various rig sizes, though some spots remain visible from the highway.
Cold Springs-mill Fork Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along the native dirt Cold Springs-Mill Fork Road, traversing a lovely forest setting within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route is accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes under dry conditions, providing straightforward access to secluded forest camps.
Currant Creek Campground
A large developed campground situated on a hillside above Currant Creek Reservoir. Stands of aspen, fir, and lodgepole pine offer partial shade, and the campground provides excellent access to fishing, canoeing, and multi-use trails.
Currant Creek Comfort Station
A quiet Forest Service road-side location providing easy access to the scenic Currant Creek area of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The spot serves as a convenient staging area near regional trail networks and developed camping hubs.
Currant Creek Guard Station
A historic duplex cabin facility managed by the Forest Service near Currant Creek Reservoir. The guard station provides two modern units featuring kitchens, showers, flush toilets, and heater systems, making it an excellent base camp for boating, fishing, and hiking.
Currant Creek Overlook
A scenic overlook road corridor within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on crushed aggregate or gravel surfaces.
Currant Creek Overlook Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed sites located along the Currant Creek Overlook Road ridge line, offering elevated views of the surrounding hillsides and quick access to Currant Creek Reservoir.
Currant Ridge Spur 4
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Francis, Utah. This spur offers access to primitive dispersed camping sites tucked away in a quiet, forested setting.
Daniels Reservoir Spur 1 Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service corridor located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Francis, Utah. Ideal for dispersed camping in a peaceful mountain setting.
Duck Lake Camp
A basic, undeveloped backcountry camping area situated near the shores of Duck Lake. This spot provides direct access to high-country hiking trails and nearby natural springs.
East Canyon State Park - Big Rock
A developed primitive campground loop located along East Canyon Creek, just upstream from the reservoir. This area features covered picnic tables and tent pads, serving as a quieter alternative to the main reservoir sites.
East Canyon State Park - Large Springs
A developed campground site located along Schuster Creek Road. It provides a peaceful upland setting with mountain views, away from the busier lakeside areas.
East Canyon State Park - Mormon Flats
A historic, quiet campground loop situated in the canyon bottom along the Mormon Pioneer Trail. This location offers scenic mountain backdrops and a peaceful forest atmosphere.
East Canyon State Park - Rivers Edge
A small, primitive developed campground within the state park boundary located directly along East Canyon Creek. Offers basic amenities in a scenic, riparian setting.
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East Portal S2 Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options situated along East Portal S2 Road near the Duchesne Diversion Tunnel and Little Deer Creek Falls.
East Portal S2 Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor situated on Forest Road East Portal S2 within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Kamas.
Echo Canyon Rest Area Eastbound
An official highway rest stop on the eastbound side of Interstate 80 featuring picnic tables, grassy areas, and clean indoor restrooms.
Echo Canyon Rest Area Westbound
A fully paved westbound highway rest area with restrooms, drinking water, and picnic tables designed for fatigue management.
Echo State Park & Reservoir
Echo State Park offers developed lakeside facilities, including Dry Hollow Campground and the Red Rock Marina, featuring utility hookups, showers, and cabin rentals alongside water recreation.
Ecker Hill Freeway Pull-Off
A basic, unpaved roadside pull-off located off Interstate 80 near the transit station. While highly exposed with substantial highway noise, it serves as a functional, level emergency overnight option in an area where local Park City municipal codes strictly limit residential and commercial stealth camping.
Elbow Fork Road
A scenic forest corridor situated near the Elbow Fork Trailhead in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing access to scenic hiking trails and picnic areas.
Fir Crest Picnic Area B
A scenic gravel picnic pull-off located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This spot offers high-elevation forest surroundings convenient to several local trailheads.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping areas and pull-offs along Forest Spur and the North Fork Duchesne River.
Frog Pond Corrals
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The area is accessible via a native material dirt road suitable for all standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes.
Gardners Fork 4X4 Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities near the Holiday Park Trailhead.
Hades Campground
A scenic developed campground situated in a forest of aspen, subalpine fir, lodgepole pine, and spruce, set just above the North Fork Duchesne River. It provides single and double-family sites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings, offering a rustic experience with basic amenities and access to local trails and backcountry fishing.
Hayden Peak Overlook
A native dirt parking area along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway offering expansive views of Hayden Peak.
Heber Mountain Spur 2
A scenic Forest Service spur road situated near Heber Mountain in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along its native-dirt route.
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High Uintas Wilderness - Hayden Pass Backcountry
An expansive alpine backcountry zone located within the High Uintas Wilderness, featuring numerous pristine hike-in camping options near subalpine lakes. The area is accessed via non-motorized footpaths, making it perfect for dedicated backpackers seeking solitude among the high-altitude peaks.
Horsemen Camps Campground
A rustic, quieter camping loop surrounded by beautiful pines and aspens, catering well to equestrian campers but open to everyone. This spot offers a handful of free primitive sites with small horse corrals at the end loop, but no hookups or active amenities.
Hoyt Snow Survey Road
A scenic mountain dirt road corridor located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Kamas, Utah, providing rugged access towards Hoyt Peak.
Iron Mine Campground
Iron Mine Campground is nestled in an aspen forest dotted with subalpine fir, lodgepole pine, and spruce along the North Fork Duchesne River. It offers 25 developed campsites with single, double, and group options equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. This is a quiet, well-shaded mountain campground ideal for families and fly-fishing enthusiasts. Access is via a well-maintained dirt road, though the road beyond the campground gets rougher.
Iron Mine Dispersed 2 Road
Dispersed camping sites nested along the Iron Mine Dispersed Road system off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. The area features a mix of shaded pine loops and open gravel pull-offs adjacent to the Provo River, with easy water access and space for various rig sizes. Accessing this corridor requires a Mirror Lake Recreation Area recreation pass.
Iron Mine Dispersed Corridor
A scenic corridor along Iron Mine Road offering primitive dispersed camping in a classic Utah mountain pine forest.
Iron Mine Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping zone sits in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, positioned near the Nobletts Trailhead. The area provides access to high-country hiking and motorized trail networks in a forested mountain setting.
Iron Mine Road Dispersed
A rugged dirt forest road corridor heading deep into the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Iron Mine Mountain, offering multiple roadside dispersed camping options.
Iron Mine Trail Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Iron Mine Trail within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The road features a native dirt surface that is generally accessible to most passenger vehicles, winding through a beautiful mountain landscape with numerous pullouts suitable for dry camping.
Jordan Pines Campground
Jordan Pines is a popular group-use developed campground located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon, surrounded by deep forests of pine and aspen. This facility accommodates group camping and gatherings only, and requires an advance reservation.
Jordanelle State Park - River View
A developed State Park campground offering paved sites nestled near the Provo River. Ideal for families and water recreation enthusiasts seeking convenient access to scenic trails.
Jordanelle State Park - Rock Cliff
A scenic developed campground situated at the eastern end of Jordanelle Reservoir in the Rock Cliff area. It offers a quieter, nature-focused experience with boardwalk trails navigating riparian wetlands.
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Jordanelle State Park
An expansive, highly developed state park campground set along the shores of Jordanelle Reservoir. It serves as an excellent basecamp for visiting Park City, featuring numerous paved loops, water and electrical hookups, a boat launch, and modern park facilities.
Kamas Ranger Station
This spot is located near the Kamas Ranger Station on Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest land. It serves as an accessible entry point to the scenic forest corridor with convenient access to services in the nearby town of Kamas.
Lake Creek-Currant Creek Forest Road
Scenic forest corridor running through the high-country landscape of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Dispersed camping is widely available along this natural dirt and gravel road.
Lambs Canyon Road Dispersed Corridor
A scenic mountain road corridor winding through dense pine forests, providing access to the Lambs Canyon Trailhead in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Dispersed camping rules vary by ranger district, and sections may be subject to strict watershed protections that prohibit overnight camping. Check local district maps carefully. The lower section of the canyon is highly restricted, whereas the upper national forest boundary offers more lenient access during the open season. The road features a mix of paved and graded gravel surfaces accessible to standard passenger vehicles during the summer.
Layout Canyon Road
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options.
Ledgefork Campground
Ledgefork Campground is located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir in the scenic western edge of the Uinta Mountains. Nestled in a dense conifer and aspen forest alongside Smith and Morehouse Creek, this developed site offers immediate access to fishing, motorized boating, kayaking, and hiking trails, including the 12-mile Smith and Morehouse Trail. The facility also features the historic Ledgefork Guard Station cabin, which is available for reservation. Nearby, campers can explore Erickson Basin and Island Lake via trail networks directly departing from the facility.
Left Fork Cedar Hollow OHV Road
A scenic mountain corridor along the Left Fork of Cedar Hollow Road within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This dirt route offers dispersed camping opportunities in a native forest setting, popular for off-highway vehicle recreation.
Left Fork Currant Creek
A scenic mountain corridor situated within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This area offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material dirt road with surrounding pine forests and mountain terrain.
Lilly Lake Campground
Paved developed campground situated near beautiful high-altitude lakes on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway.
Log Hollow Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options scattered along Log Hollow Road within the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Lost Creek Campground
Scenic high-altitude developed campground on the shores of Lost Lake, offering beautiful non-motorized boating, fishing, and hiking access.
Lower Currant Creek Dam Access
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing access toward Currant Creek. The road features a native material surface suitable for most vehicle types, meandering through peaceful mountain terrain with dispersed camping opportunities scattered along the route.
Lower Provo Campground
Charming developed campground situated along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. Offers shady sites surrounded by pines and aspens with convenient access to trout fishing on the Lower Provo River.
Lower Shingle Creek Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Lower Shingle Creek Road just off State Route 150. The zone features a spacious meadow and wooded sites suitable for various rigs, offering quick access to the adjacent Beaver Creek and Shingle Creek trailheads.
Lower Solitude Parking
A scenic mountain parking lot located along the Big Cottonwood Canyon corridor, providing straightforward access for recreational activities and short-term stops.
Main Alta Entry Road Corridor
An entry road corridor near major ski resort facilities and trailheads in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Note that the lower canyon and ski resort boundaries are subject to strict watershed regulations and special use permit conditions which prohibit dispersed camping, while upper forest service lands have specific seasonal restrictions.
Meadow Creek South Forest Road
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Meadow Creek South within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route passes through beautiful pine woodlands and meadows, providing peaceful rustic campsites.
Mill City Creek South
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities with a quiet natural setting.
Mill Hollow Campground
Mill Hollow Campground is nestled on a forested hillside in the Uinta National Forest just below Mill Hollow Reservoir. It features shady pine and aspen sites, direct access to the reservoir for non-motorized boating, and scenic hiking trailheads leaving directly from the grounds.
Mill Hollow Guard Station
A historic, fully equipped U.S. Forest Service cabin rental located in a dense forest of fir, lodgepole pine, and aspen near the Mill Hollow Reservoir. The facility features two bedrooms, a kitchen, running water, a shower, flush toilets, and propane appliances, offering a comfortable, rustic getaway for up to eight guests.
Mill Hollow Road Dispersed Area
This zone covers the dispersed camping areas along Mill Hollow Road just west of the developed reservoir campground. Excellent access to national forest trails, fishing, and paddling, but campers must carefully observe posted local restrictions and avoid areas closer to the paid campground where camping is explicitly prohibited.
Mill Hollow-Duchesne River Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor running through the scenic pine and aspen woodlands of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route offers excellent rustic opportunities with direct road access to nearby Mill Hollow Reservoir.
Mirror Lake Campground Area
A heavy concentration of high-elevation developed camping loops along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. The complex encompasses individual campsites clustered around the pristine shores of Mirror Lake.
Mirror Lake Guard Station
A historic, reservable Forest Service cabin structure near the shore of Mirror Lake, offering a rustic indoor alternative to tent camping.
Mirror Lake Highway Hike-In (Central)
A wilderness hike-in campsite situated within hiking distance of Mirror Lake and Duchesne River trailheads.
Mirror Lake Highway Hike-In (North)
An alpine hike-in campsite located in the high-elevation wilderness near Mirror Lake.
Mirror Lake Highway Hike-In (South)
A primitive hike-in camping spot located in the high country of the Uinta Mountains, accessed via trails from Mirror Lake Highway.
Mirror Lake Highway Hike-In (Southeast)
A secluded backcountry campsite nestled in the pine forests south of the Mirror Lake basin.
Moosehorn Campground Area
A beautiful lakeside campground located near the base of Bald Mountain. Offers several single-family sites along the shores of Moosehorn Lake.
Murdock Staging Road Corridor
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, popular for staging and dispersed camping along the native material road surface.
Neeley Basin Exclosure Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Wolf Creek Summit. Dispersed camping options are scattered along this native material road, surrounded by deep pine forests and beautiful high-country valleys.
Nobletts Ridge Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Nobletts Ridge within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route offers quiet wooded sites set amongst high pine forests with easy access to nearby mountain trailheads.
Nobletts Trailhead Corridor
A scenic mountain access corridor located near Oakley within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The dirt-surface forest road offers native-material access winding through standard wooded terrain, suitable for general recreation and dispersed staging.
North Fork Duchesne Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping areas situated along the scenic North Fork Duchesne road corridor within the Ashley National Forest. This area offers primitive camping settings surrounded by natural pine forests with convenient road access.
North Fork Duchesne Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along North Fork Duchesne Road on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains. The lower sections provide wide open fields and meadows with mountain views, while the upper sections transition into dense aspen and pine forests near the river. This corridor is popular and gets busy during summer weekends. Access is via a dirt and gravel road that is generally accessible but becomes rougher, rutted, and narrow near the end of the road.
North Fork Provo River Dispersed
An unpaved forest road corridor situated in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing dispersed camping pull-offs near the Provo River.
Norway Flat Forest Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the scenic pine forests of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This road provides excellent rustic roadside camping spots along a dirt track close to local trailhead hiking.
Old Smith Basin Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities. The road features a native dirt and gravel surface accessible to most standard vehicles in dry conditions.
Pass Creek Ridge Dispersed Area
Pass Creek Ridge is a beautiful high-elevation dirt corridor within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along the forest road.
Pass Creek-Sand Creek Road Dispersed
This forest road winds through the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Francis, Utah, offering dispersed camping corridors.
Pass Lake Fishermans Parking
Gravel parking lot near Pass Lake primarily used by fishermen and hikers.
Pine Valley North Wasatch Cache Group Campground
A dedicated group campground along the scenic Mirror Lake Highway, perfect for larger parties seeking an outdoor retreat. Nestled in thick forest near the Lower Provo River.
Ponderosa Group Campground
A secluded group site tucked away on a forested hillside of ponderosa pines above Highway 150. It accommodates large groups up to 100 people with picnic tables, fire circles, and vault toilets, but requires campers to bring water and pack out trash.
Racetrack Cutoff Road Dispersed
A dense collection of numbered dispersed campsites located along Racetrack Cutoff Road, just west of Currant Creek Reservoir. The area provides access to motorized trail networks in a scenic pine and aspen setting.
Racetrack Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities situated along Racetrack Road in the scenic high-country transition of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Raspberry Knoll Dispersed Camping Corridor
Scenic dispersed camping corridor running along Raspberry Knoll within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route features a dirt, native-material surface suitable for most vehicle classes in dry conditions, offering direct access to quiet timbered sites.
Red Creek Mountain Forest Road
A quiet Forest Service road corridor navigating through the scenic foothills of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Dispersed camping spots along this corridor offer standard mountain-access camping opportunities.
Red Pine Creek
A scenic forest corridor along Red Pine Creek within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This area offers dispersed camping opportunities in a pine-dominated woodland setting.
Redman Campground
Redman Campground sits in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon, surrounded by a dense forest of spruce and pine. Visitors can enjoy nearby hiking, biking, and fly-fishing along Big Cottonwood Creek.
Rhodes Canyon
Rhodes Canyon features dispersed camping opportunities situated along a native dirt road within the scenic Ashley National Forest.
Right Fork Cowhollow Ridge Dispersed Area
A scenic mountain ridge corridor in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest accessed via Right Fork Cowhollow Ridge. This corridor offers opportunities for peaceful, remote camping in a classic alpine forest setting.
Right Fork Currant Creek Spur B-a
A scenic forest spur road within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest offering opportunities for dispersed camping.
Rockport State Park - Juniper Loop
One of the premium developed loops within Rockport State Park, Juniper offers spacious sites with water and electrical hookups overlooking the water. Modern restrooms and hot showers are centrally located within this loop.
Rockport State Park - Riverside Campground
Positioned just below the dam along the Weber River, this flat and grassy primitive campground offers a quieter setting outside the main park gates. It features picnic tables, fire pits, vault toilets, and potable water, but lacks hookups and reservoir views.
Rockport State Park Campgrounds
A scenic state park reservoir featuring several developed campground loops scattered along the Eastern and Western shores. Facilities range from primitive tent camping next to the river to fully developed RV loops with electrical hookups, dump stations, and hot showers.
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Shady Dell Campground
A developed Forest Service campground nestled in a dense forest of pine, fir, and aspen trees along the Lower Provo River on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. The facility features 21 sites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Highly accessible paved roads make this an excellent option for campers seeking scenic forest shade and river access.
Shingle Creek ATV Campground
Shingle Creek Campground is situated among shady pines and aspens in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The campground features 21 well-shaded single sites, vault toilets, and direct access to ATV trails.
Silver Lake Parking
An asphalt parking area located near the Silver Lake Trailhead within the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. While convenient for day-use recreation, overnight camping is strictly prohibited in trailhead parking lots and day-use areas under local regulations.
Sinclair Snyderville
An active Sinclair gas station and truck stop offering paid overnight parking along the edge of the lot. This paved location features on-site amenities including propane, restrooms, and basic store supplies, making it a highly functional stopover near local ski destinations.
Smith and Morehouse Campground
An organized developed campground located near the scenic Smith and Morehouse Reservoir, offering excellent opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and hiking along the Smith Morehouse Trail. The campground consists of structured loops with multiple designated sites situated in a picturesque pine forest setting.
Smith-Morehouse Campground Spur
An access spur leading to the Smith and Morehouse camping area inside the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This dirt road section serves as access to local developed sites and is managed under strict seasonal limits.
Snow Station Road Corridor
A natural dirt road corridor situated within the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing open access for dispersed camping.
Soapstone Campground
Soapstone Campground is situated under a dense canopy of pine, fir, and aspen trees along the beautiful Mirror Lake Scenic Byway. The campground offers paved loops, vault toilets, and picnic tables right next to the Lower Provo River.
Soapstone Dispersed Camps Corridor
A heavily wooded corridor featuring numerous numbered dispersed campsites tucked along the Soapstone Basin area. The road provides immediate access to scenic mountain meadows, pine forests, and off-road trail systems.
Soapstone Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor situated within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This area offers numerous flat, unpaved pull-offs perfect for dispersed camping along Soapstone Road.
Soldier Creek Bay
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated on the shores of the Strawberry Reservoir within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This area features excellent lake access and beautiful mountain views.
Soldier Creek Vacation Cabin
An official large group vacation cabin rental adjacent to Strawberry Reservoir, accommodating up to 50 visitors in the complex and 16 guests in the cabin itself, with space for a maximum of four trailers. This property provides a fully equipped kitchen, community-style bathrooms, and close proximity to boating and fishing at the reservoir.
South Fork Weber 4x4 Corridor
A rugged dirt road winding through the scenic canyons of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing seasonal access for dispersed camping.
South Willow
A scenic mountain road corridor providing access to dispersed camping opportunities within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route is situated near the Willow Hollow Trailhead, offering convenient access to local hiking trails.
Splash Dam Campsite Camping Area
A rustic dispersed camping area along Hades Canyon Road in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, near the Grandview Trailhead.
Spring Canyon - Trial Lake Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Spring Canyon - Trial Lake Road in the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This dirt road winds through native material surfaces and provides access to dispersed campsites set within a pine forest setting near the High Uintas.
Spruces Campground
A large, highly popular developed campground tucked under a dense canopy of mature spruce and aspen. Offering both single-family and group campsites, it features excellent recreation options with access to local trails and clear fishing streams.
Sulphur Campground
A developed U.S. Forest Service campground situated near the confluence of Stillwater Fork and Hayden River, shaded by mixed pines and aspens. The facility features 15 single-family sites, 5 double sites, and a group site, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.
Sulphur North Road Corridor
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Sulphur North Road (Gravel Pit Road 80654-B) within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route parallels a pleasant mountain stream and offers several established roadside pull-outs and clearings with stone fire rings. Meadows and mountain vistas frame the northern end near the trailhead areas, where moose are occasionally spotted.
Swifts Canyon Road Dispersed Area
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing access to dispersed camping opportunities outside of Oakley. The route serves as an alternative corridor for travelers seeking standard mountain forest surroundings with quiet evenings.
Tims Hole Spur 3
Tims Hole Spur 3 is a quiet dirt road corridor nestled within the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities along a native material surface.
Trial Lake Campground
Highly sought-after high-alpine campground situated at 9,500 feet offering gorgeous lake views and nearby hiking trailheads.
Twin Creek Spur 1 Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road offering native-surface dispersed camping opportunities within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route is situated in a pleasant wooded mountain environment suitable for quick overnight stays.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Dispersed Camping Corridor
This forest road corridor offers natural dispersed camping opportunities nested within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Soapstone Mountain. The corridor provides a rustic woodland setting with direct access from a native material road.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Dispersed Campsite
A quiet Forest Service campsite located within the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The spot features standard dirt road access and is surrounded by dense pine woods.
Upper Big Water Trailhead
A popular trailhead parking area providing access to the Big Water and Dog Lake trail systems within Millcreek Canyon.
Upper Provo Campground Road Spur
Upper Provo Campground road network and access spur in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, situated near the scenic Upper Provo River Falls.
Vat Creek Ridge Road
A scenic dirt corridor traversing high forest ridges within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Dispersed camping spots along this corridor offer panoramic mountain vistas and dense evergreen surroundings.
Vat Creek Ridge Spur 1
This scenic dirt road corridor offers quiet opportunities for dispersed camping inside the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. It winds through a wooded environment near Buck Knoll, providing a peaceful retreat off the main tracks.
Washington Lake & Shoestring Lake Dispersed Corridor
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along dirt spurs near Washington Lake and Shoestring Lake in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The area offers heavily wooded groves with existing fire rings and tranquil scenery, located close to several trailheads and waterfalls.
Washington Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway on the shores of Washington Lake, offering excellent access to canoeing, kayaking, trout fishing, and the Crystal Lake Trail.
Water Hollow Ridge Spur Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping options along the ridge spur.
Weber Crossing Campground
A developed private campground featuring 42 basic sites situated along the Weber River, offering easy highway access with minimal shade.
Weber-cottonwood Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor situated within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest along the Weber-cottonwood Road near Oakley, Utah.
Weir Lake Camp
An isolated backcountry campground located near the serene Weir Lake. Ideal for backpackers and minimalists looking to escape into the high Uinta wilderness.
West Fork Duchesne Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the West Fork Duchesne road within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This area offers tranquil forested settings with access to natural mountain landscapes and nearby hiking opportunities.
West Fork Duchesne River Corridor
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the West Fork Duchesne River road inside the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route offers several rustic streamside spots with beautiful mountain forest views.
West Fork Duchesne River Road
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest along the West Fork Duchesne River, offering opportunities for dispersed camping.
West Side Currant Creek Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located in the Soapstone Basin area of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The road is accessible by passenger vehicles and features numerous gravel and dirt turnouts suitable for camping. Large groups frequently gather here on summer weekends, but spots are usually available further along the road.
Whiskey Creek - Firewood Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Located near the Whiskey Creek Trailhead, the area features dense pines and easy access to high-country recreation.
Whitney Reservoir Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Whitney Reservoir. Dispersed camping options are located along the forest road under a canopy of pines.
Wide Hollow (Forest Road 103)
Wide Hollow is a scenic dispersed camping corridor located inside the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, just outside of Kamas. The road is open seasonally and provides excellent opportunities for primitive camping.
Wide Hollow Forest Road
A rugged dirt access corridor running through the scenic slopes of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Kamas.
Willow Lake Backcountry Campsites
A cluster of remote, hike-in backcountry camping options located in the scenic Wasatch Mountains near Willow Lake. These sites are accessible only via foot trails and offer an immersive natural escape within the National Forest.
Wolf Creek Highway Pullout
A scenic mountain highway pullout located in the high country of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, positioned close to Wolf Creek Summit. This spot provides immediate roadside access to the surrounding pine-clad peaks and is suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a quick overnight stay.
Wolf Creek Ridge Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Wolf Creek Ridge within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The ridge offers beautiful forest scenery close to Wolf Creek Summit, with sites nestled among the pines.
Yellow Pine Campground (UT)
Yellow Pine Campground sits nestled along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway among shady pines, aspens, and Yellow Pine Creek. Offering 33 single campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, this developed site provides a peaceful mountain escape with convenient access to hiking, biking, and off-road trailheads.
Yellow Pine RV Camps
A dispersed camping corridor located along the Yellow Pine route within the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The area provides easy access to the nearby Yellow Pine Trailhead and features several flat pull-offs suitable for a variety of rigs.
YMCA Camp Roger
YMCA Camp Roger is a structured youth camp facility situated along Soapstone Guard Station Road in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This location serves organized group events and is not available for public dispersed camping.