Photography Destinations
Red rock, alpine reflections and desert light. These campgrounds put you inside the frame at golden hour instead of driving toward it.
84 Utah campgrounds match this activity.
Recommended campgrounds
Ranked by overnight comfort score, then by 360° tour coverage.
360° tourWasatch Front
Little Mill
Little Mill Campground is located in American Fork Canyon on the banks of American Fork Creek. This popular campground is a great place to escape the hot summer days while hiking or fishing. Recreation American Fork Creek is a favorite among fly-fisherman. The creek is stocked with rainbow trout.
360° tourWasatch Front
Maple Bench Campground
Overview Maple Bench is a small, quiet and peaceful campground. It is perched on a dramatic camp overlooking the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. Tents and very small campers work best at this campground.
360° tourWasatch Front
Maple Lake Campground
Overview Maple Lake is a timbered setting with limited accessibility. Lake fishing and floating, rafting, kayaking, swimming and hiking are popular recreation activities for this area. Tents and very small campers work best at this campground. The elevation is 5,800 feet.
360° tourWasatch Front
Mt. Timpanogos
Mt. Timpanogos Campground is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway in the Wasatch Mountains. The Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Area is adjacent. Visitors enjoy hiking the Aspen Grove Trail to the summit of Mount Timpanogos. Recreation Hiking is very popular in the area and several trails begin nearby, including the 14-mile roundtrip Aspen Grove Trail, which begins across the road from the campground and climbs to the summit of rugged Mount Timpanogos.
360° tourCentral Utah
Ponderosa Campground
Shaded pine campground in Bear Canyon just off the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway, 10 miles from Nephi.
360° tourWasatch Front
Timpooneke
Timpooneke Campground is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway high in the Wasatch Mountains. The Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Area is adjacent. Visitors enjoy hiking the Timpooneke Trail to the summit of Mount Timpanogos. Recreation Hiking is very popular in the area. The 15-mile round-trip Timpooneke Trail begins in the campground and climbs to the summit of rugged Mount Timpanogos. Aspen Grove Trail is nearby, leading to the summit as well. Horses are allowed on Timpooneke Trail.
360° tourWasatch Front
Whiting
Whiting Campground is located in Maple Canyon, just 3 miles from the town of Mapleton, Utah, at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Recreation Maple Canyon Trail, for hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking and horseback riding, begins nearby. It leads to a small network of trails with scenic mountain and canyon views.
Wasatch Front
Altamont
Altamont Campground is located along the beautiful Alpine Loop Scenic Byway high in the Wasatch Mountains. The Mount Timpanogos Wilderness Area is adjacent. Visitors enjoy hiking the nearby Timpooneke Trail to the summit of Mount Timpanogos. Recreation Hiking is very popular in the area. The 15-mile round-trip Timpooneke Trail begins across the road at the Timpooneke Campground and climbs to the summit of rugged Mount Timpanogos. Aspen Grove Trail is nearby, leading to the summit as well. Horses are allowed on Timpooneke Trail.
Greater Zion & Bryce (Southwest)
Baker Dam Campground
Overview In the early 1980s, the Baker Dam Recreation Area was developed to take advantage of the recreational opportunities provided by the reservoir. Increased public demand led to an expansion of the recreation area in 1994 that included enlarging the campground and adding a day use section. Today, the recreation area serves as a base camp to enjoy not only the reservoir, but adjacent public lands as well. Please protect your resources by acting responsibly and following the rules.
Canyon Country (Southeast)
Big Bend Group Sites
Overview Families and large groups will enjoy the three reservable group sites at Big Bend. Group sites A and B are located within the main campground along the Colorado River. Group Site C is located across SR 128 and up a small canyon offering a more secluded location. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding parks and public lands. The town of Moab is approximately 30 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.
Wasatch Front
Bountiful Peak Campground
Bountiful Peak Campground is set in an alpine basin high in the Wasatch Mountains at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Farmington, Utah, is 9 miles away. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails on foot, bike and off-road vehicles. Recreation Numerous trails are within the area, offering beautiful views of Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Back. Skyline Drive passes near the campground, offering scenic driving opportunities. Fishing and in-season hunting are popular activities.
Canyon Country (Southeast)
Buckboard
Buckboard Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails. Recreation Popular activities include fishing, hiking and off-road vehicle riding. Several trailheads are nearby, including Robertson's Pasture Trail and Spring Creek Trail. The Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway passes by the campground. It leads from the desert floor and red rock canyons to steep mountains over 10,000 feet high, with overlooks and panoramic views. The byway is suitable for passenger vehicles from late spring through fall but is not recommended for large RVs.
Recommended campsites
Individual sites worth asking for by name.
Mt. Timpanogos
013 - Site 013
Timpooneke
030 - Site 030
Mt. Timpanogos
018 - Site 018
Maple Bench Campground
2 - Site 2
Mt. Timpanogos
023 - Site 023
Mt. Timpanogos
021 - Site 021
Mt. Timpanogos
007 - Site 007
Mt. Timpanogos
005 - Site 005
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Timpookene Road Alt Winter
0.1 mi from Timpooneke
Camp at TimpoonekeTimpooneke Road Winter
0.1 mi from Timpooneke
Camp at TimpoonekeMount Timpanogos
0.1 mi from Mt. Timpanogos
Camp at Mt. TimpanogosMt Timpanogos Winter
0.1 mi from Mt. Timpanogos
Camp at Mt. TimpanogosTimpooneke
0.3 mi from Timpooneke
Camp at TimpoonekeSalamander Flat Winter
0.5 mi from Altamont
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