Utah dispersed camping

Dispersed camping in Utah

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ADELAIDE CAMPGROUND

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Overview Adelaide Campground is located in Corn Creek Canyon on the south end of the Pahvant Mountain Range near Kanosh, Utah. Facilities The campground offers one group site that can accommodate 48 guests and up to 15 vehicles. Nine individual sites are al

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ALBION BASIN

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Overview Albion Basin Campground, just 15 miles from Sandy, Utah, is set among shady white pines and aspens in its beautiful namesake basin in Little Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 9,500 feet. Recreation Hiking and mountain biking are very popular activities. Hikers enjoy the path to Cecr

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Anderson Cove Campground

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Anderson Cove is located 10 miles east of Ogden, Utah, on the banks of Pineview Reservoir in scenic Ogden Valley. It is a high standard campground, marina, group camping, and day-use beach. It has paved roads and spurs with a high level of security. Everyone must enter the campground past the entry statio

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ANDERSON MEADOW CAMPGROUND

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Overview Anderson Meadow Campground is nestled above Anderson Meadow Reservoir in the Fishlake National Forest. The area boasts spectacular high mountain scenery and excellent fishing. Facilities Anderson Meadow Campground has eight single family campsites and two mu

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Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, UT)

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Overview Antelope Flat Campground lies on the shores of the beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet, on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Visitors love Antelope Flat for its easy access to boating, water skiing and fishing. Recreation

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Anthony Flat Trailhead

Camping spot · Federal agency · Utah

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Anthony Flat Trailhead is in a beautiful meadow with conifer and aspen trees around the edges for shade. There is a vault restroom, and an information kiosk. Camping, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, and OHV riding on designated routes are fun activities. The trailhead is over 7,700 feet in elevation so come

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AQUARIUS RANGER STATION

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Overview Aquarius Ranger Station is located about 15 miles south of Loa, in eastern Utah. It sits on the west side of beautiful Boulder Mountain, which makes up half of the expansive Aquarius Plateau. The station was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 and was used by generations of Forest Service

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ARCH DAM CAMPGROUND

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Overview Arch Dam Campground is a popular location for family reunions, church outings and other large gatherings. It is located on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Flaming Gorge Dam and the Green River Spillway are less than a mile away. Visitors enjoy boating, wat

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Ashton/Island Park RD

Camping spot · Unknown manager · Utah

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Recreation opportunities abound on the 700,000 acre Ashton/Island Park Ranger District. Fishing, camping, floating, sightseeing, hiking, hunting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are the most popular activities. Big Springs, Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are the most visited scenic attractions. There are 615

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ASPEN (UT)

Backcountry campsite · Federal agency · Utah

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Aspen Campground is nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage just off Highway 35, about 13 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fly-fishing and exploring the many local trails. Natural F

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Aspen Grove Campground

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Aspen Grove Campground is located in a mountainous area near Soldier Creek Dam above the Soldier Creek section of beautiful Strawberry Reservoir. Improvements include paved roads and spurs, cement pads, tables and fire circles. There is no phone service. You must stay on the site you reserve; no site

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Aurora Open OHV Area

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

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This is an OHV destination located near the town of Aurora and intersecting the Paiute Trail. This open area allows cross county motorized travel within its boundaries.

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AVINTAQUIN CAMPGROUND

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Avintaquin Campground is located atop scenic Indian Canyon, just off Highway 191 between Duchesne and Helper, Utah. Visitors come to the area for its scenic beauty, birding and wildlife viewing opportunities and to explore the Reservation Ridge Scenic Backway. Natural Features: The

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Balsam Campground

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Balsam Campground is located in Hobble Creek Canyon. Vegetation is fir, maple and cottonwood trees. Hobble Creek runs next to the campground. There are concrete pads under the tables. Popular activities include fishing Hobble Creek, playing volleyball or hiking Dry Canyon or Wardsworth Trail (both of which leave Hob

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BARKER RECREATION AREA

Backcountry campsite · Federal agency · Utah

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Barker Recreation Area is located in an aspen-spruce forest above 9,000 feet in elevation and is adjacent to the Upper Barker Reservoir. Two small fishing lakes permit non-motorized boat access. Seven other backcountry fishing lakes can be accessed by the many hiking trails in the area, among them the G

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Bear Canyon Campground

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Bear Canyon Campground is just off the Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway. The dominant vegetation consists of fir trees, aspen, open grass meadows and gamble oak. The campground is situated at the base of Mt. Nebo Wilderness with picnic tables, nearby hiking trails and open areas for group activities. Wildlife viewing

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Bear Creek Transfer Camp

Campground · Unknown manager · Utah

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Bear Creek Transfer Camp is located 32 miles north of Fairfield. Travel over Fleck Summit on Road No. 012. Once at the summer home area, turn onto Road No. 079 and continue north past the Methodist Church Camp then turn left on to Road No. 889 and look for the entrance sign. The transfer camp offers 6 campsites with

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Bears Ears National Monument

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

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Bears Ears National Monument is home to outstanding cultural, recreational and natural resources. Opportunities to experience these resources abound. The area is famous for its rock art sites, pueblo homes, rock climbing areas, San Juan river running, outstanding views for photography, camping areas, and designated rou

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Beartrap Canyon Wilderness

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

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Beartrap Canyon Wilderness is only 40 acres, but shares a common boundary with designated wilderness in the Kolob Canyons portion of Zion National Park. Largely a rugged, steeply sloped area, this Wilderness contains the headwater areas for many tributaries that flow through Bear Trap Canyon on Kolob Terrace. A very sh

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Beaver Creek Campground

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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Beaver Creek Campground is located southwest of St. Charles, Idaho just north of the Idaho/Utah border. It has 5 units and restrooms with good hiking opportunities in this area. Open after season, First Come/First Served; No fee, No Toilets, No Water

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Beaver Ranger District

Camping spot · Federal agency · Utah

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The Beaver Ranger District covers the southwest portion of the Forest and offers a wide variety of recreational experiences. Camping, picnicking, ATV riding, hiking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and sight seeing are some of the highlights. Natural highlights include the Tushar Mountains, with a number of peaks ove

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BIG FLAT GUARD STATION CABIN

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

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A rustic three-room guard station cabin located on the Fishlake National Forest about 25 miles East of Beaver, UT. The cabin sits in the middle of Big Flat, approximately 2 miles after the pavement ends at Puffer Lake on State Road 153. The station was built in 1908 and provides a great base camp for recreation

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BIG JOHN'S FLAT CUA DISPERSED

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

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Dispersed Camping Area Located just south of the Tushar Mountain Peaks, Big John Flat area is a favorite recreational spot because of its large meadows that have spectacular scenery. This area also offers opportunities for winter sport enthusiasts such as snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Common

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Big Lake CUA Dispersed Camping

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

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Big Lake is located in a very scenic large meadow at an elevation of over 9,300 feet. Most dispersed camp sites are found near aspen and conifer trees for shade. There is a vault restroom near the reservoir north of Forest Road 080. Big Lake can be a great fishing oppor

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