Utah Camping Offers Visitors Diverse Terrain Beautiful Scenery

By RA Manseau

Old Paria Utah, Utah Camping

A Utah camping or RV vacation is perfect for the outdoor recreation enthusiast. Whether you fancy snow skiing in the winter or whitewater rafting and hiking in the warmer months, Utah is a great place to go.

The Great Salt Lake is the largest lake between the Great Lakes and the Pacific Ocean and it is the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere. This lake is Utah’s best known attraction. The water is so salty that no fish can survive in it. However, it does support a unique brine shrimp which is harvested and used to make fish food. The salt concentration of the lake makes it extremely buoyant and people can float easily. The beaches have freshwater showers available for visitors to rinse after swimming. The Great Salt Lake is also very popular among sailing enthusiast and kayakers.

Hikers and mountain bikers find the trails on Antelope Island exceptional. The island also has excellent white sandy beaches and an abundance of wildlife. Antelope Island is accessible by automobile via a causeway that has been built.

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Five Tips & Hints to RV Utah

Plan ahead and book your Utah campsite online!
Utah is in the Mountain Time Zone.
A distinct four-season climate is enjoyed in Utah. Summer days are ideal for Utah camping because they are warm with generally cool nights. Winter brings cold temperatures and snow on the mountains which makes Utah an ideal location for skiing and winter snow activities. But don't discount Utah camping in the winter because of snow. In fact, southern Utah offers "short-sleeve weather" even when there is 350 inches of snow on the mountain tops of northern Utah.
Utah has 11,000 miles of fishing streams and 147,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs. To obtain a fishing or hunting permit for your next Utah camping trip, visit Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website.
24-hour automated road condition information can be accessed using any Utah-based phone by simply dialing 511. Outside Utah, you can access the same information by dialing toll-free 866-511-UTAH (8824).

Utah campgrounds that are a reasonable distance from the Great Salt Lake are concentrated on the southern and eastern sides of the lake. This is a great place to park your RV or pitch your tent.

Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, is a wonderful place to do some Utah camping. The State Capitol Building is a very popular tourist attraction. The building was completed in 1915. This lovely Renaissance style building is beautiful. It features depression-era murals in the rotunda, which depict events from Utah’s proud past. The city is laid out in a grid pattern off the four streets bordering Temple Square. Inside Temple Square is the Mormon Temple, which was constructed between 1853 and 1893. It is spectacular to see. Salt Lake City is also home to the Mormon Tabernacle and the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Madeleine both of which are beautiful.

RV Utah to Park City, this is a beautiful recreation area. This mountain city is a premier destination for winter sports. Park City is also a wonderful place to come in the warmer months. In the fall, the changing leaves usher in winter with colors that rival New England.

Devils Garden, RV Utah

Utah camping offers some of the most interesting and beautiful scenery you can imagine. Scenic Byway 12 is a drive that you should not miss. The drive takes you through some of the most unbelievable scenery in the United States. This route was rated among the top ten Scenic Byways in America by Car and Driver magazine. This unique route winds through slickrock canyons, red rock cliffs, forest, mountains, national and state parks, a national monument and friendly towns. Byway 12 runs from U.S. Highway 89, about half way between Panguitch and Hatch, to Highway 24. The route has an abundance of hospitable Utah campgrounds to stop at along your way.

The historic St. George area is a treat for anyone interested in the history of Utah. The Mormon pioneers that settled in this area made their mark. The beautiful St. George LDS Temple and the St. George LDS Tabernacle were both built in the second half of the 1800s and they are beautiful buildings. While in St. George, you can tour the Brigham Young Winter Home and the Jacob Hamblin Home both of which were built about the same time as the Temple and Tabernacle.

As you RV Utah, there are many historic towns and sites to see. The magnificent natural rock formations and colors will take your breath away. Utah campgrounds are among the most hospitable in the nation and people here are more than willing to help you find the most interesting sites in each area.