10 of Utah's Best Camping Spots
If touring Utah is five and living in Utah is six, then camping in Utah is seven. Get a ground-level view of heaven.
With thousands of campgrounds and even more areas that allow free, dispersed camping, Utah’s camping options are endless. Whether you’re making a quick trip from Salt Lake City to camp in Albion Basin and hike up to Cecret Lake, or heading to Southern Utah to spend a night under Zion’s Watchman, it’s hard not to find a lovely place to rest your weary head.
1. Beach Camping at Lake Powell
Photo: Dustin Landon
2. Camp at Little Grand Canyon
Photo: Derrick Lytle
3. Camp at Goblin Valley
Photo: Andy Earl
4. Camp at Granstaff Valley
Photo: Joel Bear
5. Camp at Dave’s Hollow Campground
Photo: Michael Wigle
6. Camp and Hike to Cecret Lake
Photo: Michael Johnston
7. Camp in the Valley of the Gods
Photo: Mike Fennell
8. Desert Camp at White House Campground
Photo: Nick Tort
9. Camp at Hamburger Rock
Photo: Jason Hatfield
10. Camp under Zion’s Watchman
Photo: Tiffany Nguyen
Discover even more amazing camping spots at Utah.com
Cover photo: Mike Fennell
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