if you're searching for jaw-dropping
scenery with plenty of free dispersed
camping options utah is where it's at in
this video we're going to talk about
utah's highest rated free camping
options all submitted and reviewed by
the campendium community
coming right up
as you may already know utah is a land
of extremes from the beautiful red rock
desert of the south to the powder-filled
mountain slopes of the north utah has
something for everyone it's an outdoor
recreation and camping paradise to kick
things off we'll start in the majestic
wasatch mountains which are loved by
skiers in the winter and adventure
seeking campers in the summer
east of provo is salamander flat where
sarah golden reported
loved staying here in early october as
the location was great right in the
heart of the beautiful scenic byway
convenient for exploring the area and
tons of hikes around
real deal said one of the best free
sights i've ever seen so close to a
major population base definitely not
perfect but it's easily accessible in
the summer months and has a beautiful
view
heber mountain is a campanian favorite
for beautiful boondocking and tent
camping on national forest land
bruce's recent review said this is not
so much a campground as it is an area
but we found a great spot overlooking
valleys and mountains at 9765
feet
overland bison said
views were outstanding
we stayed up on top of a peak
and it can get pretty windy but overall
it was an amazing secluded sight
mud creek road blm dispersed camping
near strawberry reservoir is another
option near the wasatch
the camp dudes review said
love to camp here it's pretty spread out
you may roll into your campsite with a
few cow pies but overall it's one of my
favorite places to hide away for a few
days
guys quick reminder if you're going to
head out and enjoy these magnificent
places please preserve their beauty and
do your part to keep them clean pack out
any trash that you packed in including
bullet casings and toilet paper thank
you have you heard of utah's mighty five
national parks
if not it's time to get this epic road
trip on your bucket list
the mighty five parks are arches
canyonlands capital reef bryce
and of course last but not least zion
national park all are located in
southern utah and are full of red rock
landscapes that dreams are made of
there's no free camping inside the
national parks but
nearby blm and forest service land
provide excellent options starting at
arches national park
those who need to stay in cell phone
range will gravitate towards the popular
willow springs trail along the original
entrance to arches
m hendon just recently reported lots of
space and easy access to the parks
many people around but no one looked
cramped the available options extend way
down the road
across the highway canyonlands national
park is a short drive from arches make
your home base at lone mesa to explore
the island in the sky region or
in the needles district check out
lockhart road where chess terror
reported this campground really blew our
socks off
drive right past hamburger rock and the
first few pull-off sights then you'll
find yourself in the midst of a sea of
red rock hoodoos
the dark skies at this park are just
about the best i've ever seen
next up is capitol reef a gem of a park
that often gets overlooked by its
flashier neighbors click up here to see
an entire video i dedicated to this area
and its underrated attractions
one of the best free camping options
around there is pleasant creek dispersed
camping
parts of all three reported beautiful
and empty i camped a little further down
the road from the river on a beautiful
rise overlooking the valley
very solitary and lovely easy access to
burrow wash and other hikes on that side
of the reef
fabulous sunrise and night sky
it might be hard to catch your breath on
the 9 000 foot elevation of bryce canyon
national park's rim but you won't mind
once you see the wildly beautiful
hoodoos
cabin hollow is the preferred free
camping near bryce canyon for many in
the campendium community wyn scott's
review says
excellent free camping it is secluded
but an easy in and out
the road is good and the spaces are
spread apart
only 30 minutes from bryce we would stay
here again for sure click above for an
entire video all about this stunning
area and last but certainly not least in
the mighty five is zion national park
park goers and mountain bikers love the
free camping at hurricane cliffs where
the gem trail runs right through the
sights
cindy reported
arrived on a monday and there were
several spots open the road was a bit
rough but doable with our ford f-150
you are very close to zion and the town
of hurricane chances are if you're
coming or going through utah you'll need
to make an urban overnight stop in or
around salt lake city the state's
metropolis sprawls from north to south
and is hemmed in by the great salt lake
and the wasatch range
there are a few free camping options
ideally suited to rvers just looking for
a nice rest while passing through
currently walmart's in syracuse saratoga
springs
and springville allow overnight parking
as does cabela's in farmington
keep in mind though it's always a good
idea to call ahead to confirm with store
managers as things can change flight
park state recreation area is another
campendium community favorite right off
of i-15
when i stopped here for the night in
2020 i woke up to a sky full of colorful
paragliders soaring overhead
i sipped my coffee while watching them
take off and ride seemingly endless
thermals high above camp
the camping was free up until recently
but now there's a nominal 15 fee which
for the convenience and the fascination
factor it's well worth the price
all these free options were just the tip
of the iceberg you can easily discover
more free camping further off the beaten
path at campendium.com
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