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Free camping in Utah

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21 matching public camping spots are available in Utah.

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Beaver Creek Campground

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

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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Big Lake CUA Dispersed Camping

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

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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Blowout Campground

Campground · Unknown manager · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

Blowout Campground is located on Highwy 26, approxiametly 58 miles southeast of Idaho Falls, ID. Aspens and tall lodgepole pines partially shade the campground. Blowout Boat Ramp is located down the hill from the campgroud and is on the Palisades Reservoir. Fishing for Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Lake

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Escalante Ranger District

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

Lake along the East Boulder Creek Loop The Escalante Ranger district is known for its high mountain lakes and large stands of aspen trees. The majority of the district is located on high timbered plateaus with rolling hills and open meadows. This district has many campgrounds, dispersed camping a

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Gates Lake CUA Dispersed Camping

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

Gates Lake dispersed camping is located next to Gates Lake reservoir at an elevation of nearly 9,800 feet and is shaded by aspen and conifer trees. Facilities include a vault restroom and information kiosk. Gates Lake reservoir is available for fishing. The road to Gates La

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Green Canyon Picnic Area

Campground · Federal agency · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

No water or other services are available at this time.

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Harves River CUA Dispersed Camping

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

Harves River dispersed camping is located in a large meadow at an elevation of over 9,500 feet and are shaded by aspen and conifer trees. Facilities include a vault restroom, information kiosk, with graveled roads and camp spurs. Farnsworth reservoir is located northwest of the dispersed camp sites (FR030/GB13) and

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Hurricane Cliffs Designated Dispersed Camping Area

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

Camping within the Hurricane Cliffs Recreation Area is limited to 56 designated sites. Each site is delineated with a numbered placard and metal fire ring. Sites are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and occupancy is limited to 14 days in a 28 day period. All sites are suitable for tent camping but not all

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INDIAN CREEK CUA DISPERSED

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

Access to this area is available via Indian Creek road, FR-119. Located 8 miles north of Beaver, and 11 miles northeast of Manderfield. This is a Dispersed Camping area with a number of areas for primitive camping. *No camping or driving on the meadows is allowed (16-day camping limit enforced). The reservoir i

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Lambs Knoll Climbing Site

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

With proximity to Zion National Park, the Lambs Knoll Climbing site features stunning views of the Kolob Terrace and convenient access to outstanding recreation. The sandstone crag boasts more than 25 established routes of varying difficulty as well as a range of canyoneering objectives. After significant imp

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Lava Flat Designated Dispersed Camping Area

Dispersed camping area · Federal agency · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

The Lava Flat dispersed camping area is located off of the Mammoth Road near Duck Creek, UT. For information on dispersed camping click on the related link to the right.

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McCoy Creek Campground

Primitive campsite · Unknown manager · Utah

Free campsiteOvernight allowedNot reported

The McCoy Creek Campground is located on the south end of the Palisades Reservoir. From Alpine, WY, take Highway 89 south to Salt River - McCoy Road #087 go west approximately 6 miles the campground. There is a primitive boat ramp at the campground and it is possible to launch small watercraft; rafts, kayaks and can

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