Free Camping in Utah

200 sites across 8 federal and state land agencies. 0 sites have full agency-grounded write-ups; the rest are in the indexing queue.

Bureau of Land Management sites

97 sites. Bureau of Land Management camping rules →

  • 1
    Developed· Indexing
  • 10
    Developed· Indexing
  • 11
    Developed· Indexing
  • 13th Hole Trailhead
    Developed· Indexing
  • 2
    Developed· Indexing
  • 3
    Developed· Indexing
  • 4
    Developed· Indexing
  • 5
    Developed· Indexing
  • 6
    Developed· Indexing
  • 8
    Developed· Indexing
  • 9
    Developed· Indexing
  • 9 Mile Canyon
    Developed· Indexing
  • Adit Trail
    Developed· Indexing
  • Airstrip Campsite
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Armijo Route
    Developed· Indexing
  • Arrowhead (Trails) Highway
    Developed· Indexing
  • Atchees Wash Campsite
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Augusi Campsite
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Aurora Open OHV Area
    Developed· Indexing
  • Baker Dam Recreation Area
    Developed· Indexing
  • Baker Hot Springs
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Bar M Trail System
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bear Hunters East Campsite
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Bear Hunters West Campsite
    Dispersed· Indexing
73 more Bureau of Land Management sites in Utah.

Bureau of Reclamation sites

1 site. Bureau of Reclamation camping rules →

  • Big Sandy Reservoir
    Developed· Indexing

National Park Service sites

13 sites. National Park Service camping rules →

  • Angels Landing: Fall (Hikes on September 1 – November 30)
    Developed· Indexing
  • Angels Landing: Summer (Hikes on June 1 – August 31)
    Developed· Indexing
  • Angels Landing: Winter (Hikes on December 1 - February 28)
    Developed· Indexing
  • Arches National Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Arches National Park Canyoneering Permits
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bryce Canyon National Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bryce Canyon National Park Full Moon Hike Tours
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bryce Canyon National Park Private Horse Reservations
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bryce Canyon NP Dump Station Fee for Non-Campers
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bullfrog RV & Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bullfrog Visitor Center
    Developed· Indexing

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1 site. OrgID:100001 camping rules →

  • BAH 2 - Venue Test Facility 2
    Developed· Indexing

PRIVATE sites

61 sites. PRIVATE camping rules →

  • 15
    Developed· Indexing
  • 235 Camp
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Adelaide Recreation Site
    Developed· Indexing
  • Affleck Park Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Albion Basin Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Altamont Group Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Anderson Cove Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Aspen Grove Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Backcountry Campsite 1
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Backcountry Campsite 2
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Ballard RV park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Balsam Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Barker Recreation Area
    Developed· Indexing
  • Basin Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Island River Camp
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Big Rock Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Birch Creek Group Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Blackhawk Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • BLM Dispersed Camping
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Blue Spruce Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bowery Creek Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Box Elder Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Boy Scout Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bridger Campground
    Developed· Indexing
37 more PRIVATE sites in Utah.

State Parks sites

4 sites. State Parks camping rules →

  • Anasazi State Park Museum
    Developed· Indexing
  • Antelope Island State Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bear Lake State Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Camp Floyd State Park Museum
    Developed· Indexing

US Forest Service sites

22 sites. US Forest Service camping rules →

  • Anderson Cove (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)
    Developed· Indexing
  • Anderson Meadow Campground (Fishlake NF, UT)
    Developed· Indexing
  • Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, UT)
    Developed· Indexing
  • ARCH DAM CAMPGROUND
    Developed· Indexing
  • Ashley National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
    Developed· Indexing
  • Aspen Grove (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT)
    Developed· Indexing
  • BARKER RECREATION AREA
    Developed· Indexing
  • BEAR CANYON
    Developed· Indexing
  • Beaver View Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • BIG ROCK GROUP
    Developed· Indexing
  • Birches Picnic Area
    Developed· Indexing
  • BLACK FLAT CUA DISPERSED
    Developed· Indexing
  • Botts Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • BOUNTIFUL PEAK CAMPGROUND
    Developed· Indexing
  • BOWERY CREEK
    Developed· Indexing
  • BOWERY CREEK GROUP REC SITE
    Developed· Indexing
  • BOX ELDER CAMPGROUND
    Developed· Indexing
  • BRIDGER LAKE CAMPGROUND
    Developed· Indexing
  • BRIDGES CAMPGROUND
    Developed· Indexing
  • BROWNE LAKE GROUP SITES
    Developed· Indexing
  • BUCKBOARD
    Developed· Indexing
  • Butterfly Campground
    Developed· Indexing

US Fish and Wildlife Service sites

1 site. US Fish and Wildlife Service camping rules →

  • Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
    Developed· Indexing

Common questions about camping in Utah

How long can you camp on public land in Utah?
The federal limit on BLM and USFS land in Utah is 14 days within any 28-day period at one camp area, then a 25-mile move. Source: 43 CFR §8365.1-2 for BLM and 36 CFR §261.10 for USFS. NPS sites in Utah have separate per-park limits, usually set by the park superintendent's compendium. Always check the local field office before relying on the rule for any specific site.
Are there fire restrictions in Utah right now?
Fire restrictions in Utah change weekly during fire season. Check the BLM Utah state office page and the USFS Utah forest pages for the current Stage I, II, or III restrictions before lighting any fire. Stage I usually means no open fires outside developed grates. Stage II usually means no fires anywhere on the unit, including stoves outside developed sites. Carry a backup stove and a check-in plan.
What's the difference between dispersed and developed camping in Utah?
Dispersed camping in Utah means primitive, no fee, no facilities. You pull off a public-land road and camp where established disturbance already exists. Developed camping means a designated campground with a host, vault toilet, fire ring, picnic table, and usually a nightly fee through Recreation.gov. BLM land in Utah carries most of the dispersed sites. USFS national forests in Utah allow dispersed camping along MVUM-marked roads. Per 36 CFR §261.13 and the Travel Management Rule.
Can you run a generator at public-land campsites in Utah?
Generators are generally allowed at developed campgrounds in Utah with quiet hours, usually 8pm to 8am. The exact window varies by site and is posted at each campground or in the host's contract. On dispersed land, the federal noise rules and Leave No Trace ethics apply: do not run a generator within 200 feet of water or after dark. Some NPS units in Utah prohibit generators entirely; check the park's compendium first.
Are dogs allowed at public-land campsites in Utah?
Dogs are generally allowed on BLM and USFS public-land sites in Utah when leashed, with the same Leave No Trace ethics that apply to humans: pack out waste, keep your dog on a 6-foot leash or under voice control, do not let them chase wildlife. NPS units in Utah are stricter; dogs are typically barred from trails and backcountry, allowed only in developed campgrounds and on paved roads. Always check the specific unit's rules before driving in. State park rules vary too.
Can you camp on public lands in Utah in winter?
Winter access in Utah depends on the unit. Many BLM dispersed sites and USFS forest roads stay open year-round when conditions allow but become snowed-in or gated above certain elevations. Developed campgrounds usually close from mid-October to mid-April. NPS units in Utah often shift to limited winter operations with reduced services. Check the agency office or Recreation.gov for current road status and gate closure dates. Carry chains and emergency supplies in shoulder season.
Where can you dump RV waste on public lands in Utah?
Most dispersed and primitive sites in Utah do not have dump stations. You need to plan a stop at a developed campground (USFS, BOR, USACE, or NPS) with a dump station, or a paid commercial dump at a Pilot/Flying J or KOA on your route. Recreation.gov lists which federal campgrounds have dump stations. Never dump on dispersed land; it is a federal violation under 36 CFR §261.11 and 43 CFR §8365.1-1. Sites that have a dump station show it in the Boondock site page.
What's cell coverage like at public-land campsites in Utah?
Coverage in Utah varies sharply by carrier and site elevation. Carriers' coverage maps are aspirational; the FCC National Broadband Map is more honest but still self-reported. For remote Utah sites you should expect no signal on Verizon and T-Mobile at most BLM dispersed land and on dry-side USFS roads. AT&T tends to drop in canyons. The Boondock site page shows coverage data when we have it; absent that, assume no signal and tell someone your plan before you go.

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