Dispersed Camping in Wasatch County, Utah
Showing 52 locations in Wasatch County.
American Fork - Snake Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain pass corridor traversing the rugged boundary between Midway and American Fork Canyon, offering excellent vistas and dense alpine vegetation near Big Flat Spring.
Campsite FR
A quiet mountain forest road pull-off located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, offering dispersed camping on a native dirt surface.
Cascade Springs Parking
A scenic Forest Service parking area located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Cascade Springs, accessible via a native material dirt road during the snow-free season.
Center Canyon Dispersed Area
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Center Canyon Road within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route offers secluded camping opportunities amidst native forest vegetation with a natural-surface roadway. Access is suitable for passenger vehicles during dry conditions.
Chicken Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor winds along Chicken Creek within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route offers quiet, natural settings typical of northern Utah's mountain valleys.
Clegg Canyon Dispersed Area
A scenic mountain canyon corridor offering dispersed camping access within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route is bordered by dense pines and typical alpine vegetation, providing natural separation between sites.
Clyde Creek Timber Sale Road
A scenic forest road winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing seasonal access to dispersed camping sites.
Corral Campsite Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities nestled among beautiful aspen groves along the Corral Campsite forest road system in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The area features spacious ridge sites with serene mountain views and relative ease of access. Heavily used by recreationalists, particularly during autumn hunting seasons, the corridor is serviced by a pit toilet near the main entrance.
Deer Creek Highway Pull-Out
A large, level gravel pull-out parking lot located near the highway and Deer Creek Reservoir. It sits far enough back from the main road to block direct view, though a nearby cattle guard generates clattering noise as traffic passes.
Deer Creek State Park - Chokecherry
An official developed state park campground offering paved sites near the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir, popular for boating and fishing.
Deer Creek State Park - Great Horned Owl
A scenic developed campground within Deer Creek State Park, offering paved parking loops with access to reservoir activities and views of the surrounding hills.
Deer Creek State Park
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East Chicken Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along East Chicken Creek Road within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The gravel road leads through wooded terrain, offering a quiet forest retreat with easy access for standard vehicles.
Heber Office Employee Parking
This spot is located at the Forest Service administrative office parking area in Heber.
Hunting Camp Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities along Hunting Camp Road (FR 114) in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The area features gorgeous wild flower fields, stunning mountain views, and trailheads, with sites located on gravel or paved pulloffs.
Ladders Day Use Area
A scenic access point located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. While the main facility is designated for day use, the surrounding national forest corridor offers opportunities for dispersed camping.
Little Valley Spring Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Heber. The area features pristine natural scenery and is accessible along a native material dirt road.
Lodgepole Campground
Lodgepole Campground is a well-maintained Forest Service facility located along Daniels Creek in a scenic mountain canyon. It offers paved loops shaded by pine, fir, and aspen trees, with convenient access to hiking trails and the nearby Strawberry Reservoir. The site features developed facilities including flush toilets, picnic tables, and campfire rings, though some highway noise from nearby Route 40 is noticeable.
Main Canyon Turn Around Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Main Canyon Turn Around road within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The area features native dirt and gravel roads winding through typical Utah canyon country and wooded terrain.
Midway Town Square Stealth Parking
A dirt parking area situated next to a municipal park, playground, and pavilion in downtown Midway. While convenient to local shops and restaurants, overnight stays are highly exposed and subject to local municipal enforcement.
Mill A, Bull Springs Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities corridor located along Mill A, Bull Springs Road within the national forest, situated near Bull Spring and Doe Knoll. Standard gravel forest roads provide access through typical wooded terrain. Perfect for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful forest setting.
Mill Canyon Spring Road Dispersed
A rugged dirt road spur leading off the popular Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, featuring a couple of tight dispersed camping options nestled in a scenic pine forest. This corridor is popular with high-clearance off-road vehicles and provides scenic mountain vistas, though campsites are highly prone to erosion.
Mineral Basin Trail Access
A scenic mountain passage located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing seasonal dirt-road access along the Mineral Basin route near Pittsburg Lake Trailhead.
Mountain Valley RV Resort
An established RV park offering full-service amenities including clean showers, laundry, a dog park, and paid dump and potable water stations. This location has a strict vehicle policy and does not accept conversion vehicles such as campervans, school buses, or ambulance conversions.
North Shingle Mill Fork Road
A scenic mountain corridor situated within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt surface road.
Oakleberrys Corral
A scenic mountain road corridor within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Strawberry Reservoir, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Parker Reservoir & Big Glade Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options nested within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The area offers rustic campsites near Parker Reservoir and the Big Glade meadow with native dirt road access.
Parker Reservoir Forest Road
This scenic dispersed camping corridor follows the dirt road near Parker Reservoir within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The native-surface road winds through a beautiful mountain landscape, providing several pull-offs suitable for self-contained camping.
Provo River Access
A spacious, gravel roadside pull-off near the Provo River, situated off Old Highway 40. The site lies near an industrial shipping facility and power substation, offering a flat surface suitable for a self-contained overnight stop.
Provo River Resort
A scenic developed resort located directly along the banks of the Provo River, offering full-service camping sites in a serene, forested setting.
Ranger Station Parking Lot
A paved public parking lot adjacent to a local ranger station along Highway 40, offering pull-through parking spaces suitable for medium to large rigs. While convenient for quick overnight stays, expect steady highway traffic noise, which generally diminishes late at night.
Rebecca Hilly
A private, fenced-in gravel lot located on the north end of Heber City. It offers a dog-friendly space with a kennel and convenient access to town services and area trails.
Samps Hollow Overlook Road
A scenic forest service corridor climbing into the peaks of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing sweeping views of the surrounding valleys. The road features high-elevation mountain terrain with small pulloffs suitable for rugged self-contained camping.
Siphon Inlet
A rugged dirt access point in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, positioned near the water with wide-open areas suitable for multiple rig types. Excellent for those wanting quick access to the lake or surrounding mountain terrain.
Soldier Creek Campground
A massive, highly popular developed campground situated on the scenic shores of Strawberry Reservoir. The facility features paved interior roads, water access, an active on-site boat launch, marina, general store, and an RV dump station. Campsites are spaced 50-75 feet apart; Loop A is nestled in shaded pines and aspens, while Loops B, C, and D sit in open rolling hills offering sweeping reservoir views. Ideal for water sports, fishing, and accessing local multi-use trails.
Soldier Hollow (South) Dispersed
A wide network of dispersed camping loops located along the south side of Soldier Hollow near Midway. This area features open, rolling hillsides and shrubby vegetation with views of the surrounding Wasatch peaks, situated near Wasatch Mountain State Park and Deer Creek Reservoir.
Strawberry Bay Campground
A large, popular USFS campground situated on the shores of Strawberry Reservoir. Perfect for anglers, boaters, and outdoor enthusiasts, offering loop sites with water views, picnic shelters, and full RV hookups in Loop B.
Strawberry Overlook
A scenic gravel pull-off and road corridor overlooking the Strawberry Reservoir. It serves as a convenient and highly accessible dispersed camping spot right off the highway.
Strawberry River (Beef Pasture Road)
Dispersed camping corridor nestled in the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The area features spacious forest clearings off Beef Pasture Road, popular as a basecamp for hunters and outdoor recreationists in the autumn season. Standard forest service dirt and gravel roads provide straightforward access to several comfortable pull-offs under deep pine cover.
Strawberry River Corridor Dispersed Camping
A scenic and popular dispersed camping corridor located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The main gravel entry road features a wide gravel staging area with a vault toilet, while secondary forest roads branch deeper into the pine and aspen forests to reveal numerous shaded campsites, meadows, and seasonal creeks. It is highly active on summer weekends with trailers and campervans.
Telephone Hollow Parking
A quiet and accessible staging and parking area located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This spot serves as an excellent base for forest recreation with straightforward access.
The Narrows (Cascade Scenic Drive)
A scenic mountain corridor featuring dispersed creekside sites along the forest road in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route offers several pullouts close to a stream, though visitors should anticipate moderate road noise and uneven, unshaded spaces.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Dispersed Campsite
A quiet Forest Service dispersed camping area situated in the scenic Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Heber, Utah.
Walmart Heber City
A large commercial parking lot in Heber City offering convenient, paved overnight parking. It is a popular spot for travelers heading toward Park City, particularly in the winter when nearby campgrounds are closed. Be prepared for typical city noise and local traffic.
Wasatch Mountain State Park - Archery Range Area
A scenic gravel day-use area located within Wasatch Mountain State Park along Snake Creek Canyon Road. While primarily designed for archery range access, this zone features a quiet night environment with minimal vehicle traffic.
Wasatch Mountain State Park - Harvest Group Site
A designated group camping area located on the western edge of the Wasatch Mountain State Park utility grid. This site is tailored for large gatherings and organized groups, offering expansive open space adjacent to local mountain trailheads.
Wasatch Mountain State Park - Little Deer Creek Campground
An official campground nested within the pristine, scenic valleys of Wasatch Mountain State Park, offering numerous numbered primitive and group sites along a rough mountain pass. It serves as an excellent basecamp for off-road recreation, hiking, and exploring the surrounding high-alpine country.
Wasatch Mountain State Park Campground
A well-appointed developed state park campground situated in the scenic Wasatch Mountains, offering multiple loops including Mahogany, Oak Hollow, and Cottonwood. The facility features paved parking pads, modern restrooms with hot showers, hookups, and on-site dump stations, with direct access to extensive hiking and mountain biking trail networks.
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Whiskey Springs Road Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Whiskey Springs Road in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, providing easy access from Heber.
Willow Creek (lower) Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along Willow Creek within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, offering standard forest service camping opportunities near local trailheads.
Wing Flat Forest Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest along Wing Flat road.