Camp & RV Parks
Camp & RV Parks
Lakeside Sites, Mountain Campgrounds and Wide-Open Desert
Whether you're pulling a big rig, pitching a tent or looking for a quiet spot under dark skies, Box Elder County has a place to set up camp. Stay by the water at Willard Bay, head into the mountains near Mantua, settle into a full-hookup RV park near Brigham City or find solitude on public land in the West Desert.
Quick Facts
Willard Bay Camping Season
Easter–October 31
Hookups & Showers
Willard Bay North Marina
Book State Park Sites
Utah State Parks reservations
Book Forest Service Sites
Recreation.gov
Free Camping
BLM land, western county
Last Fuel Heading West
Tremonton or Snowville
Campgrounds & RV Parks in Box Elder County
Ways to Camp in Box Elder County
From full-hookup RV sites to a quiet spot in the desert with no one else around, camping in Box Elder County comes in many forms. Most developed campgrounds are within about 15 minutes of Brigham City, while the western county offers wide-open public land for those who want to get away from it all.
State Park Camping
Willard Bay State Park offers lakeside camping at two marinas. The North Marina has hookups, hot showers and flush restrooms, while the South Marina is quieter and more rustic. It's the best choice for camping close to boating, swimming and fishing.
Forest Service Campgrounds
For cooler air and shade, head to the national forest. Box Elder Campground sits in the trees near Mantua Reservoir, just up the canyon from Brigham City. Clear Creek Campground offers remote, high-country camping in the Raft River Mountains near the Idaho border.
RV Parks
Much of the western county is public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, where dispersed camping is allowed. Sites like Devil’s Playground offer total quiet and starry skies, but you’ll need to bring everything with you, including water.
BLM Dispersed Camping
Much of the western county is public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, where dispersed camping is allowed. Places like Devil's Playground offer total quiet and starry skies, but there are no services, so bring everything you need, including water, and pack out all trash.
Camping by Season
Spring
(April–May)
Willard Bay camping opens around Easter. Desert camping is pleasant before the summer heat.
Summer
(June–August)
Peak season at the lake and in the mountains. Reserve early, especially for holiday weekends.
Fall
(September–October)
Cooler nights and fewer crowds. A great time for desert camping and fall color in the canyon.
Winter
(November–March)
State park campgrounds close for the season. Check with private RV parks for winter stays.
Before You Go
RESERVE AHEAD
Summer weekends book up fast. Reserve state park and Forest Service sites early.
KNOW THE BLM RULES
Camp on durable ground, follow stay limits and pack out everything you bring.
CHECK FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Fire restrictions change through the season. Check before building a campfire.
BRING WATER & FUEL
The western county has few services. Fill up before leaving the interstate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit
Pick your spot, pack the cooler and settle in under Box Elder County’s big skies. Brigham City is close by for supplies, dining and things to do. Prefer a roof over your head? Browse hotels and cabins across the county.