Oakley, Utah
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Top Camping Spots in and near Oakley
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Sandy, Utah
Camp at the Cottonwood Ridgeline
Begin at the White Pine Trailhead in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Follow the trail up toward Red Pine Lake. The trail gets a little hard to follow after the lake, but find your way up to the ridge between Pfeifferhorn and White Baldy. Set up camp and enjoy a night in the high mountains. Morning will...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Backpack to Silver Lake
4.44.1 mi / 1500 ft gainThe trail is 4.1 miles roundtrip gaining almost 1,500 feet for the duration of the adventure. Some parts are exposed, so you can get a fair amount of sun.When you're on the trail, you'll get amazing views as you’re hiking to the lake of Mount Timpanogos and American Fork Canyon. This is followed ...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Camp at Silver Lake
4.54.4 mi / 1500 ft gainSilver Lake is a wonderful place to go if you're in need of a quick adventure in the woods. Located in the the Uinta National Forest, Silver Lake is relatively easy to get to via American Fork Canyon in Utah, however I do recommend driving a car with 4WD and can handle steep dirt roads with shar...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike the Pine Hollow Trail
4.04.4 mi / 1100 ft gainThe trailhead (Forest Trail 047 - Pine Hollow Trail) starts across the street from a turnout about .5 miles above Mutual Dell in American Fork Canyon. This highly trafficked trail is used for just about every activity you can think of, meaning that you can even snowshoe this in the winter. It's a...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Camp at Timpooneke Campground
5.0The Timpooneke Campground sits at 7,400 ft. elevation with views of Mount Timpanogos and campsites surrounded by beautiful aspen, fir and spruce trees. The leaves in the fall put on a show you will not want to miss. Within the campground there are 9 equestrian sites, 1 large group site and 20 sta...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Mount Timpanogos via Timpanogos Trail #053
4.815.72 mi / 4970 ft gainThe Timpooneke trailhead is located in American Fork Canyon, next to the Timpooneke Campground. There is a $6 fee to enter the canyon, unless you have a National Park Pass with which you get in free. On the weekends, it may be difficult to find parking at the Timpooneke Campground, so arrive earl...Read more -
Hanna, Utah
Explore Grandaddy Basin
5.0Grandaddy Lake is the largest lake in the High Unitas. While Grandaddy Lake can have plenty of hikers, there are over twenty lakes within a two-hour hike within the Grandaddy Basin. Most hikers don’t go beyond Grandaddy lake, making the area a fantastic area to explore and camp. Elevation in the ...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Camp at Christmas Meadows in the Uinta National Forest
Just four miles from the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, this limited site campground is a great alternative to the larger, busier campgrounds at lower elevations. There are just 11 sites here, a few of which are first-come, first-serve. Amenities include picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, d...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Backpack to Ryder Lake
4.718 mi / 2000 ft gainRyder Lake is accessed via the Stillwater Trail, beginning at the Christmas Meadows Trailhead off of Mirror Lake Highway. The trail heads due south from Christmas Meadows along the Stillwater River. It winds through lodgepole pine forests and skirts alpine meadows, gradually gaining elevation. A...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Hike to Ostler Peak in the High Uintas
13.7 mi / 3935 ft gainHiking Ostler Peak in the High Uintas Wilderness is a serious challenge for anyone. Typically, this hike is done over 2-3 days, with an overnight at the beautiful Ostler Lake. Strong hikers can do this hike in one day, however, as long as you are prepared and know the route. The route up Ostler ...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Upper Bell Canyon Reservoir via Bell Canyon Trail
4.39.12 mi / 4285 ft gainThis is one of my favorite spots in the state of Utah! It is completely secluded high up on the Wasatch front. You can hike here for a nice relaxing day, an overnight camping trip, or do a little fly fishing and hook some fun little brooke and cutthroat trout. The Bell Canyon trail is one of the...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Camping and Skiing at Lily Lake
When driving to the trailhead you must go through Evanston Wyoming to get there. The trailhead is located near the Bear River Lodge off the Mirror Lake Highway (UT 150).The Lily Lake area in the Uintas is full of snowy landscapes waiting to be explored on skis, snowshoes, or even a snowmobile. Yo...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike Big Springs Hollow Loop
4.05 mi / 600 ft gainArriving to Big Springs Hollow is relatively easy. Drive up Provo Canyon and turn right onto South Fork Rd at Vivian Park. As you pass Vivian Park, you'll continue for 3 miles on South Fork Rd until you reach Big Springs Park. Continue up to the Upper level parking and the trailhead will be in...Read more -
Bountiful, Utah
Backpack to Rudy's Flat
4.07 miRudy's Flat is a great overnight hike with plenty of tent or hammock space and multiple established fire rings. This hike offers multiple options for distance depending on your availability and skill level.From the Mueller Park Canyon trailhead (5,234 ft), hikers will experience a gradual ascent ...Read more -
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Rock Climbing American Fork Canyon
4.7American Fork Canyon, UT has a rich history in outdoor activity. Little do most people know that American Fork was the birth place of steep, overhanging, sport climbing. Developed by locals, now legends, in the climbing world like Boone Speed and Jeff Pedersen amongst others. This canyon came ...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Backpack Mount Beulah via East Fork of the Bear River Trailhead
5.018 mi / 3423 ft gainGetting thereThis trip could be crammed into a really long day or even two days, but give yourself three days to really enjoy the area and not be too pressed for time.Your departure point is the East Fork of the Bear River Trailhead on the north slope of the Uintah Mountains. For most, this will ...Read more