UTAH
Free Campgrounds

Dear Reader: We are updating these listings now (April-May, 2004). The listings on this page now are in many cases outdated. We except to have our updated directory posted by June, 2004.

Rest areas: Overnight stops are not permitted.

Wal-Mart stores. Unless posted, RVers may spend the night for free in any Wal-Mart parking lot. For a list of Wal-Mart stores that do not permit free overnight stays, click here.

Thompson Springs

Located on I-70 about 100 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado. Take the Thompson Springs exit and follow the paved road through town to Sego Canyon which is about three miles past the town. Sego Canyon offers free camping with a pit toilet (no hookups). At the campsite there are Native American petroglyphs and pictrographs. Please respect the spirituality of this place. Also, about three miles past Sego Canyon is the old ghost town of Sego. There are some structures still standing. Take away only memories! -- E. BROWN

Vernal

Locals tell me that most nights four or five RVs stay overnight at the Wal-Mart here. No signs are posted that say otherwise. -- DAVE B

OTHER FREE CAMPING. Utah has many, many inexpensive free or inexpensive campgrounds, most on National Forest or other public lands. Most require a bit of a drive, but often not too far offf the beaten path. Don Wright's Guide To Free Campgrounds lists more than 400 such free campgrounds. If you plan to spend any time camping in Oregon and are on a budget, this guide is essential.