Wildlife Viewing
Elk meadows, migratory bird marshes, bighorn country. Quiet campgrounds close to the habitat, with overnight comfort scores so an early morning is worth it.
155 Utah campgrounds match this activity.
Recommended campgrounds
Ranked by overnight comfort score, then by 360° tour coverage.
Colorado
Buckeye Recreation Area (Co)
Overview The Buckeye Recreation Area is located adjacent to Buckeye Reservoir in Montrose County, Colorado. The area is popular for camping, OHV/ATV trails, hunting and fishing.
Canyon Country (Southeast)
Natural Bridges Campground
Camp in solitude among the juniper trees at Natural Bridges campground. The campground is conveniently located next to the visitor center off the main park road. Campsites are fully reservable through Recreation.gov and open year-round. Each site has a fire grill, picnic table, and tent pad, but no running water, electricity, or hookups.
Uinta Basin & Eastern Utah
Uinta River Group
Uinta River Group Campground is located about 25 miles from Roosevelt near the Uinta River at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Visitors come to enjoy the area's fishing and trail opportunities. Recreation Anglers fish for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout on the Uinta River.
Greater Zion & Bryce (Southwest)
Clay Flat Kiosk
"The Clay Flay Kiosk is located on the Yellowjacket road approximately two miles south of Highway 89, just north of Kanab, UT. It serves as a staging area for ATVs, UTVs, and horse trailers. It accesses Harris Mountain and Moncur Spring. You will also find several dispersed camping sites in this area. This area is also used for grazing. Please be cautious and respectful of the wildlife and range improvements. "
Northern Utah
Davis Canyon Campground
Davis Canyon Campground is situated on St. Charles Creek a scenic canyon in the forests of southeast Idaho. Recreation Nearby, the North Fork Trail and its associated trails access the Highline Trail #316. The Highline Trail is part of the National Trail System and is the area's premier trail. It stretches 55 miles along the backbone of the Wasatch Mountains and is open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and motorcyclists, attracting trail users from around the world.
Northern Utah
Hades
Hades Campground is nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 17 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fly-fishing and exploring the many local trails.
Greater Zion & Bryce (Southwest)
Hog Canyon West Kiosk
The Hog Canyon West Kiosk is used as a staging area to access the Hog Canyon OHV System. You will find a beautifully built kiosk with the Kanab Field Office Transportation Map, Hog Canyon OHV System Map, and information provided by the BLM Kanab Field Office, the Canyon Country 4x4 Club, and Kane County. The Hog Canyon OHV System is suitable for four-wheel-drive jeeps, ATVs, UTVs, horseback, and hiking. These routes are not recommended for street or two-wheel-drive vehicles due to steep inclines, rocky surfaces, narrow routes, and deep sand. For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT.
Northern Utah
Lodge Campground
Overview Lodge Campground, located in Logan Canyon, stretches out along the Right Hand Fork of the Logan River at an elevation of 5,600 feet.
Uinta Basin & Eastern Utah
Pelican Lake Campground
Overview This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also an Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check
Uinta Basin & Eastern Utah
Big Rock Group
Big Rock Group Campground is located in beautiful Huntington Canyon, along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It is situated at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.
Uinta Basin & Eastern Utah
Old Folks Flat
Overview Old Folks Flat Campground is nestled in beautiful Huntington Canyon along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It sits at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing. This small campground is accessible by paved road by all types of passenger vehicles.
Central Utah
Adelaide Campground
Adelaide Campground is located in Corn Creek Canyon on the south end of the Pahvant Mountain Range near Kanosh, Utah. Recreation Corn Creek offers brown and rainbow trout fishing. Hiking and biking trails begin nearby, and the Paiute ATV trail can be easily accessed from the site.
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Nearby activities
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Huntress Canyon
2.4 mi from Clay Flat Kiosk
Camp at Clay Flat KioskMount Naomi National Recreation Trail
5.2 mi from Lodge Campground
Camp at Lodge CampgroundPole Creek
7.1 mi from Adelaide Campground
Camp at Adelaide CampgroundAlbinus Canyon
7.7 mi from Adelaide Campground
Camp at Adelaide CampgroundStump Hollow Trail
10.2 mi from Davis Canyon Campground
Camp at Davis Canyon CampgroundSwan Peak Trail
10.5 mi from Davis Canyon Campground
Camp at Davis Canyon CampgroundWhere to look
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Campability scores
Overnight comfort for the top campgrounds above.
| Campground | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Recreation Area (Co) | 10 | Perfect |
| Natural Bridges Campground | 10 | Perfect |
| Uinta River Group | 10 | Perfect |
| Clay Flat Kiosk | 9.7 | Perfect |
| Davis Canyon Campground | 9.7 | Perfect |
| Hades | 9.7 | Perfect |
| Hog Canyon West Kiosk | 9.7 | Perfect |
| Lodge Campground | 9.7 | Perfect |
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