The best camping near Piute State Park

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Bryce Canyon Shadows Campground

38 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Panguitch, UT

We are located next to the beautiful Bryce Canyon national Park. We offer three different types of camping on our property, we have back in RV sites that will accommodate up to 40 foot RVs include power 30/50 amp, Water, Wi-Fi, and have dump stations to use. Our tent sites are Grassy and shaded with 20 amp power and water. All of our sites include a picnic table and a fire pit The glamping bunk houses are for those who want to camp in style. They have two comfortable queen beds, bedding included, a heater, air conditioning, flatscreen TV. A private area with a smokeless fire pit and Adirondack chairs. 50 feet away. There are private custom restrooms and showers. We have a yard games area where cornhole can be played. The property is beautifully surrounded by farming fields, Which provide great views and quiet evenings around the campfire.

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Thousand Lakes RV Park

66 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents22 acres · Torrey, UT

At Thousand Lakes RV Park, you will enjoy views of red rock mountains and sagebrush-covered plateaus from every site. Just 6 miles from Capitol Reef National Park, we are convenient to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, spectacular National Scenic Byway 12, Goblin Valley, and Bryce Canyon. Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, 4-wheel-drive back road excursions, and leisurely drives are just minutes away. Because our area is not as well known as other Southern Utah destinations, you won’t find crowds, even in peak season. Thousand Lakes RV Park offers a full range of accommodations, including a full-service RV park with 65-foot pull-thru spaces, shaded tent sites, and deluxe cabins large enough to sleep 6. Groups appreciate our covered pavilion with picnic tables. Everyone enjoys our chargrilled, scratch-made BBQ dinners, fresh morning muffins, clean facilities, pool, playground, basketball court, satellite hook-up, and outstanding views. Our RV Park Jeep Rentals are available from Capital Reef Jeep Rentals conveniently located on our premises. Stop by our office for our personal recommendations to help you enjoy your visit. Unforgettable scenery, endless outdoor activities, a full array of services, and no crowds.

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Wildland Gardens

8 sites · Lodging10 acres · Joseph, UT

We are a burgeoning co-op farm and native plant nursery. We are a group of 3 friends who escaped the urban life to be startup farmers. Our 10 acre property is located in the beautiful Sevier Valley. On a clear night, our dark skies offer amazing views. We are located near several hot springs and amazing hikes and trails.We offer four different glamping accommodations for you to choose from! Our one of a kind cozy cabin space includes electric heat/AC, lights and fantastic views of the garden. It is nestled into our family garden and includes a picnic table and fire pit. Bathroom facilities are located approximately 30 yards away in our guest common area. Our cozy canvas bell tent is located in our nursery on our boutique farm. It is a simple, unique and cozy spot, perfect for a quick overnight stay or as home base for a few days while you explore. Space is solar and battery lit. When temps dip below 40 we offer supplemental heat. This tent is not recommended for light sleepers. We have a second canvas bell tent as well and a little red cabin near our garden! Showers, toilets, and bins are available for all of our accommodations.

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Red River Camp - Capitol Reef

6 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Teasdale, UT

Welcome to Red River Camp! Our camp sites highlight the beautiful red cliff backdrop infamous in southern Utah. Only 10 minutes from Capitol Reef National Park! Come relax and stay the night before you go out to hike, sight see, climb, off-road, fish etc. The opportunity for adventure is endless. Our family built the Red River Ranch many years ago and we are excited to share the beautiful surroundings with people that share our love for the outdoors. Guests will have a private camp site and access to their own fire pit, shared picnic table, shared trash, and shared toilet. No access to water, electricity, or sewer. Cell phone service should work great!

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The Riverside Ranch Souther Utah

38 sites · Tents16 acres · Hatch, UT

TENTS ONLY via HIPCAMP /NO RVS with HIPCAMP RESERVATIONS The Riverside Ranch is the ideal destination with hundreds of miles of ATV trails accessible from our location, as well as abundant fishing for the avid angler, hiking, biking and National Park exploration. So whether you are an adventure seeker, tranquil star gazer or just passing through. Camp along the Sevier River with red cliff views of the backside of Bryce Canyon. Restrooms and laundry available. The Riverside Ranch is the perfect place to hang your hat. Dixie National Forest in a mountain meadow. The beautiful and serene Sevier River winds through the property, offering riverside camping and world class fly fishing. Breathtaking views of the multi-colored mountains make The Riverside Ranch a perfect place to relax and unwind. At night, the stars are so clear and bright, commanding your attention. It seems you can reach out and touch them. Watch the dramatic sky glow of sunrise and set over the meadow land and red rock mountains and buffalo. Please note: we provide tent site only for tent camping or pop up tents. we do NOT provide camping gear.

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Escalante Cabins & RV Park

81 sites · RVs26 acres · Escalante, UT

Looking for a family-friendly campground, with cabins, RV sites, tents sites, and even vacation rental homes? Well, Escalante Cabins & RV Park is exactly what you're looking for. Make us your base camp for adventures to the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument! Close to Bryce, Zion and Capital Reef National Parks as well!

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Canyons of Escalante RV Park

55 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Escalante, UT

Welcome to Canyons of Escalante RV Park! We are so excited for the opportunity to host you and share in the unique beauty of Southern Utah. We are a family owned and operated RV Park that has RV Sites, Cabins, Tent spaces, and immaculate Shower/Laundry facilities. We are located directly on the Main Street of Escalante, Utah and are nestled against the Escalante Grand Staircase. We are not only the perfect basecamp for exploration of the Staircase but so much more! We are ideally situated between Bryce NP, Capital Reef NP, Dixie National Forest, Petrified Forest State Park, Glen Canyon Recreation Area and within walking distance to the Dining, Pubs and Groceries that Escalante has to offer. Canyons of Escalante RV Park is conveniently located on Main Street of Escalante, UT. Within walking distance to local eateries and shopping. Our Standard sites are pull through, accommodating RVs up to 28' in length. Full hookups with 30 amp service, Wi-Fi, shower and laundry facility nearby. Perfect for smaller motor homes, tent trailers, pods, vans, truck campers, etc. We are also pet friendly, have bathroom facilities and hot showers! Our cabins are away from the RV sites in a secluded area surrounded by beautiful gardens and walkways. Fire rings are at each cabin as well as 2 shared pavilions equipped with charcoal grills and picnic tables. Your adventure awaits! Let us help make the most of it. Look forward to seeing you soon. Happy Trails!

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Capitol Reef RV Park and Glamping

67 sites · RVs20 acres · Teasdale, UT

Capitol Reef RV Park & Glamping is located just a short 10-minute drive from Capitol Reef National Park. The RV Park is nestled between Boulder and Thousand Lake Mountains. It is the perfect place to experience America’s greatest red rock landscape. We have both stunning dark sky nights and breathtaking daytime red rock views. We have 50 pull through full hook ups with red rock and Gravel RV Pads. We are adding Glamping cabins and Beautiful Bathroom house Fall/Winter 2024. Please enjoy this discounted rate while our bathrooms are being built. You won't get better views camping anywhere else. Nearby you can enjoy hiking, ATV trails, fishing, hunting, and star-gazing in a dark sky areas. We provide spacious sites, a secluded location, and a quiet atmosphere which add to your stay. You will feel at home among the beauty of nature where you can connect with yourself and each other!” From our Campground you can take your ATV onto Boulder Mountain and many ATV trails. You will also be surrounded by 360 degrees amazing views with the peaceful energy you wont find anywhere else.

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Road to the Sun Ranch

1 site · RV7 acres · Torrey, UT

Learn more about this land: Welcome to Capitol Reef Country! Road to the Sun Ranch is located in beautiful Grover, Utah (elev 7,200') along Scenic Highway 12, one of the most scenic drives in the United States. We are a pet friendly RV only campsite. The property is a short 6 mile drive from the quaint town of Torrey, host of the annual Fort Desolation Festival and 15 miles by car from Capitol Reef National Park. Our location provides RV travelers with an ideal base camp for exploring the natural wonders of this region of Southern Utah and the majestic Boulder Mountain. The property consists of mostly pasture land, desert sage, pinyon pine trees and panoramic mountain views. The ranch is surrounded by some of the most amazing scenery anywhere and endless outdoor opportunities! We have a single (self check-in) RV/trailer/van parking area complete with water, power, sewer, WiFi and picnic table. All guests MUST have their own bathroom, clean up after pets and pack out any trash. We are unable to accommodate tent or car camping anywhere on the property unless you are with a group that has a trailer or RV equipped with a bathroom available for use during your stay and no open wood burning fires are permitted at this time. Max trailer length is 28'. Max RV length is 35'. Class A motor homes are not recommended. Livestock enjoy the adjacent pastures during Summer and Fall months typically (June-September). The RV site is available seasonally from May - October.

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Cove Fort RV Park

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Kanosh, UT

Cove Fort RV Park is a hidden gem. Located just off of I 15, a few miles north of I 70, it is easily access able. Plenty of wide open spaces and beautiful views. A full hook up RV Park, where anyone with rigs of any size is welcome. Laundry, showers and bathrooms available. Located near the historic Cove Fort and near many ATV trails. Explore the beautiful back county of Millard and Beaver Counties.

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Ravens Nest Utah

5 sites · RVs, Tents93 acres · Panguitch, UT

Ravens Nest is NESTled in the mountains near Panguitch Utah, and is a prime location for camping with a great many places to visit nearby. All 2W Drive. Those being Bryce Canyon 23 miles, Zion Canyon 56 miles, Panguitch Lake 18 miles, Kodachrome Basin 32 miles, Petrified Forest 40 miles, Coral Pink Sand Dunes 63 miles, and many more.

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Burger Barn Camp Out

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Panguitch, UT

This camp site, full hook up RV or tent is located a 1/2 mile from beautiful Panguitch Lake. It is located 17 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument and 49 miles from Bryce Canyon National Park. Available mid-May through late September. It is located in the back section of our property at The Burger Barn, a walk up burger and bbq joint that is which is open daily from 11am-9pm. Plenty of wildlife in the area, deer, chipmunks, hummingbirds, bald eagles, foxes, elk and antelope. Panguitch Lake is the perfect place to see the night sky. On clear nights the milky way is visible. Next door is the Panguitch Lake general store which offers some groceries, fishing licenses, bait and tackle, gasoline, and a small laundromat. In addition to the general store there is a rental shop where you can rent ATVs for your next adventure. You can purchase ice on site and 1 bundle of free wood is included with your booking. There is a sink and port-a-potty on the property. No showers available. We have animals on our property. 1 black lab, and some barn cats that keep the rodents away.

The best camping near Piute State Park guide

Overview

About

Nestled amid the cliffs of the Sevier Plateau, Piute State Park is a hidden gem where tranquility meets adventure. Here, anglers can revel in trophy fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout, as well as smallmouth bass. The park's primitive charm is perfect for those seeking a quiet getaway, with the added thrill of ATV trails accessible from the park's grounds.

When to go

The best time to visit Piute State Park is during the warmer months when the reservoir's waters invite boaters and anglers to indulge in their passions. Winter can be harsh, with ice conditions that are thin and dangerous, making it less ideal for visits.

Know before you go

Check the current water temperature and ice conditions before planning water activities.
Park hours allow for 24-hour access, year-round, offering flexible visitation.
Be aware that the park has primitive facilities, ensuring a more rugged experience.
For safety, always inform someone of your plans when exploring remote areas of the park.
Remember to pack out all trash to maintain the park's natural beauty.