5 Stunning Utah State Parks Where You Can Camp All Year-Round
By Courtnie Erickson|Published October 25, 2022
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
It doesn’t matter the time of the year, sometimes, you just need to get away and go camping. However, when fall and winter arrive, a majority of the campgrounds around the Beehive State close down, making a camping excursion seem almost impossible. Fortunately, there are still a handful of state parks in Utah where you can camp all year long. Here are five year-round campgrounds in Utah that you’ll definitely want to add to your bucket list no matter the season.
1. Snow Canyon State Park
Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Dr, Ivins, UT 84738, USA
Located near Ivins, Utah, Snow Canyon State Park features beautiful red sandstone and incredible hiking opportunities. This campground is particularly lovely during the fall and spring months when the weather is just right. This year-round campground in Southern Utah features 32 campsites, one group day-use site, and two group campsites.
Tucked away near Green River, Goblin Valley State Park is one of the most underrated state parks in Utah. This bucket-list-worthy state park is where you can experience unique views, fascinating rock formations, and memorable hiking trails. It is also home to a year-round campground that sits next to the unique sandstone formations. There are 26 campsites here, including 11 tent-only sites and two yurts.
Dead Horse Point State Park is one of the most picturesque and beautiful state parks in Utah. It definitely belongs on any bucket list and it is the perfect place to camp all year long. In fact, this Utah state park is home to two campgrounds with more than 60 campsites in total and nine yurts. Plus, it is an International Dark Sky Park so be prepared to see incredible night skies!
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4. Goosenecks State Park
Goosenecks State Park, UT-316, Mexican Hat, UT 84531, USA
Goosenecks State Park is quite small — only 10 acres in size — but the views here are absolutely magnificent. In fact, this state park is home to one of the most popular overlooks in the entire state. If you want to enjoy the views no matter the time of day, set up camp here. But, this campground is a bit different than the others on our list. The campsites are located right along the rim, providing extraordinary views. However, there are no services, except for vault toilets. There are only eight campsites and they are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
5. Sand Hollow State Park
Sand Hollow State Park, Sand Hollow State Pk, Hurricane, UT 84737, USA
Sand Hollow State Park is one of the most popular state parks in Southern Utah. Boat, fish, and swim at Sand Hollow Reservoir or play on the sand dunes during the day. Then, enjoy a good night’s sleep at one of the large campsites around the park: Sand Pit Campground or Westside Campground. There are nearly 100 campsites between both campgrounds and you’ll also find primitive camping opportunities along the reservoir if that’s more your style.
Are there any other year-round state park campgrounds that we left off this list? Where are some of your favorite campgrounds in the Beehive State? Let us know in the comments! And, if you have another favorite attraction or place to stay while visiting state parks in Utah, we want to know about it! Fill out this nomination form and tell us why you love it! You may just see it in an upcoming article.
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