1. Bountiful Peak Campground
A great way to start your off-road adventures, this campground is up in an alpine basin high in the Wasatch Mountains. At an elevation of 7,500 feet the trail leading up is steep and winding but nothing Bean Trailer can’t handle. Nearby is Skyline Drive offering incredible views of the Salt Lake Valley and the Great Salt Lake.
Distance from Headquarters: 58 mins
Cost: $18/Night
Area: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Coordinates: 40.988452, -111.804546
Activities: Scenic Driving, Off Roading, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Amenities: Parking Area, Picnic Tables, Campfire Circles, Vault Toilets, No Water, or Electrical Hookups
Nearby Attractions: Francis Peak, Skyline Drive
2. Spruces Campground
A scenic and shady campground with most amenities high in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains. Conveniently this site is just 36 minutes away from Bean Trailer’s headquarters. It has individual sites as well as group sites available.
Distance from Headquarters: 36 mins
Cost: $26/Night
Area: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Coordinates: 40.646877, -111.637267
Activities: Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Hiking, Biking, Mountain Biking, Fishing, & Waterfall Access
Amenities: Parking Area, Group Picnic Area, Campfire Rings, Grills, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Firewood, & Volleyball Courts
3. Anderson Cove Campground
A popular site located 10 miles from Ogden, Utah. Lining the Pineview Reservoir, this campground is perfect for summer water activities like swimming, canoeing, hanging out on the beach, and volleyball.
Distance from Headquarters: 52 mins
Cost: $22/Night
Area: Pineview Reservoir
Coordinates: 41.269946, -111.783199
Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Swimming, Sandy Beach
Amenities: Parking, Group sites, single sites, Campfire rings, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water, Horseshoe Pits, & Volleyball Courts.
4. Antelope Island
A Salt Lake City staple , Antelope Island is known for it’s alternative beauty and it’s incredible wildlife including Bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, & pronghorn antelope. If you’re not familiar with the area, the Great Salt Lake is often smelly and loaded with brine shrimp and flies so must don’t venture into the lake. For the adventurous type, if you can get past the negatives the beaches are great for paddle boarding and kayaking.
Depending on what you like to do it’s been to check the gnat conditions throughout the year.
Distance from Headquarters: 1 hour
Cost: $20/Night
Area: Great Salt Lake
Coordinates: 41.032369, -112.227938
Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Biking, Wildlife watching, Photography, Paddle Boarding, & Kayaking
Amenities: Parking Area, Picnic tables, Campfire rings, No Electrical hookups, Pets allowed, Flushing toliets, & showers can be found at Bridger Bay Beach.
5. Stansbury Island
If you’re looking for a place off the beaten path Stansbury Island is a good but rougher spot. Since most people will be at Antelope Island, you’ll likely have the area to yourself. This place is pretty rugged so be sure to bring all of your necessities along for the night. There is awesome hiking, mountain biking, and site seeing but a word of caution: The salt flats are incredible but deceiving. Stay on the designated paths, many people have buried their vehicles in the muck.
Distance from Headquarters: 46 mins
Cost: $Free
Area: Great Salt Lake
Coordinates: 40.866072, -112.502766
Activities: Hiking, Biking, Shooting, & Amazing Sunsets
Amenities: Dispersed Camping, No Amenities
6. Wasatch State Park
A beautiful destination in the Heber Valley for both, summer and winter activities. This spot has all of the amenities and almost any outdoor activity you could think of so make sure you plan to stay a while and enjoy the scenery Utah is famous for!
Distance from Headquarters: 49 mins
Cost: $30
Location: Wasatch Mountain Range
Coordinates: 40.552065, -111.489141
Summer Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Tubing, Golfing, Horseback riding, & ATV adventuring
Winter Activities: Snow Shoeing, Snowmobiling, & Cross Country Skiing
Amenities: Full hookups and sites with water and power only, Dogs are allowed,
Nick lives a “can do” lifestyle, with a deep passion for exploration, and curious living. His goal has always been to encourage everyone to get outside, live healthier, and walk lighter on our feet.
