I live in the Salt Lake area and the drive was only about an hour and a half. My campsite was about a 10 minute walk from Strawberry Reservoir, but campgrounds C and D were closer. The lake is pretty. There are some trees in the campground area,... Read more

It may not be up in the mountains, and there may not be any shade, but if there weather is not too hot, this is an easy way to pick up and go camping. Almost endless spots, most of which are very flat. There are a lot of ATVs around, which is what... Read more

I went here on a Tuesday night at the beginning of June. This is the best free spot that is close to SLC that I have found. It is up American Fork Canyon about 10 miles, and despite its proximity to SLC, it was at least 10 degrees cooler during... Read more