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Posted in Utah Camping, Nature June 03, 2017 by Catherine Armstrong

This Amazing Utah Campground Is The Perfect Place To Pitch Your Tent

If you’re like me, you’re dying to get out there with your tent and camp in Utah’s gorgeous wilderness. But…many of the campgrounds in the High Uintas are still covered in snow, and the some of the campgrounds in the lower canyons along the Wasatch Front have dangerous, raging rivers nearby. What to do? Head south, of course! Take a look at this little campground that’s situated right at a trailhead that takes you to a gorgeous waterfall. It’s a little oasis in the desert.

You'll find the Calf Creek Recreation Area in the northern portion of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, just a few miles south of Boulder.

The recreation area includes a small campground, and a hiking trail that takes you to Calf Creek Falls.

The campground is like a little oasis, with plenty of trees. The sites have grills and pits. Restrooms and water are available.

It's small - just 13 sites, and it's first come, first served, so you'll want to get there plenty early.

From the campground, take the Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail. It's 5.7 miles out and back, and rated as moderate.

There's not much elevation gain on this hike, but the deep sand in some spots makes for some rough going. Expect this hike to take you 3-4 hours, and bring plenty of water.

Once you get to the falls, you're in for a real treat.

The 126-foot falls are gorgeous, and they plunge into a pool that's usually deep enough to play in.

There's plenty of shade around the falls, so bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the scenery before heading back.

Have you hiked to Calf Creek Falls? Give us some tips in the comments!

For more great camping spots in Utah, take a look at these 16 spots that are an absolute must-see.

Catherine Armstrong

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.