This was our third stay at the campground and second time taking the tour of Mesa…read more Jody & Stacy are awesome hosts. The campground is clean and well maintained and mostly level spots. The toured of the Mesa with Jody was fantastic. Already planning our return trip!!

Stayed here for a weekend in June. The owners are amazing and friendly people. The ports potties…read morewere very clean. The tour of the mesa and the ranch was epic! All around it was an amazing time. I highly recommend this place! It was a long drive from Oregon, but I'd still love to come back someday.

July 11, 2026 - Helper, UT…read more The staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The RV park has spacious, level gravel sites with full hookups, making it an easy and comfortable stop. It's also just minutes from downtown Helper, a fascinating historic town that's well worth exploring. A couple of things to be aware of: although the park advertises propane sales, the employee who handles propane refills doesn't work weekends. We arrived on a weekend and weren't able to refill our tanks, so plan ahead if you'll need propane. The park is also close to the highway, so there is some traffic noise, and it's adjacent to the railroad tracks, which means you'll hear the occasional train passing through.

What a great RV PARK! Everything was so clean and very well organized. When you depart the town of…read moreHelper, you get to see downtown. This is the cutest little old west downtown that we have seen. The city is quaint and right off highway six easy access to get back on your route either direction. We will stay at that RV park again as we travel from Washington to Colorado.

EVERYTHING! Blake and his dad are the nicest people! The park is well shaded and has good WiFi…read more Thank you for the pleasant stay!

This is the most quiet and absolutely amazing RV park. The man who runs it is so incredibly nice…read moreand gave us a lot of suggestions on family friendly activities to do in the area. Very clean park IN town. 10/10 would recommend staying here. We will be back!

Had a great experience on the Gates of Lodore 4-Day trip. The guides did a good job making everyone…read morefeel safe by introducing the rules and safety information throughout the trip instead of all at once. It made everything easy to follow without taking away from the fun. McIver, Sinjin, Colin, Nina, Carly, and Stell were all fantastic. They kept the group engaged, helped everyone get to know each other, and cooked some great meals. The trip was well organized, the scenery was incredible, and the guides really made the experience. I'd definitely recommend OARS to anyone considering a rafting trip.

Ben was a great guide. The scenery and wildlife were beautiful. Highly recommend. Great place to…read morespend a day.

This is one of my favorite hikes. It's a long one, but extremely rewarding once you reach to the…read morefinal point. I enjoyed it because of the surrounding nature. I took my time doing the hike--listened to some music; noticed the different plants; took breaks; and then, took my headphones off to really soak in nature. It was so therapeutic. Once I reached the final point, I noticed it was quite packed when I went around fall season; and I'm not surprised. The weather was perfect to dip in the hot springs; and the colorful fall leaves made my experience extra vibrant. The water was clean; temperature of water varies depending on where you're sitting; and each area vary in size. As for someone who enjoys exploring and all the adventures, I decided to take my time to sit in each hot springs. Honestly, my favorite is the first one as the hiker approaches the start of hot springs. It's not big, but it's more secluded. It has a nice balance of shade and sunlight; little waterfalls; and some rocks to hop over and/or sit on. I felt as if it was part of my backyard, lol. I couldn't help but to take so much pictures. I'm definitely coming back again during the spring or summer to experience it differently.

The concept of a natural hot springs is to go during colder months and expect to walk a lot to get…read morethere since it is natural and secluded. We didn't want to pay for a hot spring since the other ones were busy and the "natural" element is no longer there. However, we weren't as prepared as we thought we were. We visited this hot spring in late December which meant a lot of the roads leading there were closed due to the snow. We walked about 1 mile before reaching the trailhead. Once you reach a sign that points straight and right, take the right to cross the small bridge towards the side of the mountain. Our saving grace was google maps but it wasn't fully accurate at times. Remember that once you cross that bridge, the river should stay on your right until you reach the springs. This trek was TOUGH and feels like 10 miles (when it's only about 5) because of the hills and thick snow/ice. We did not have spikes or sticks to help so we had to rely on each other and our surroundings. It took about 2.5 hours going since we didn't stop and were going fairly quickly and this is coming from someone who does not hike regularly. There was a portion of the hike that was a uphill climb using a rope which was probably the scariest part for me because it was icy and not stable (hence why spikes would help). Once you near the springs, the smell of sulfur becomes strong and the river begins changing color from clear to blue. There are 2 spots that is on google maps, the first one was very busy but it was not the main attraction. We kept walking and got to the actual fifth water hot springs which was still kind of busy but enjoyable. We got into both the hot springs and the cold springs and it was a very cool experience. The hike back was much faster since we knew where we were going but still hard. If you want to challenge yourself to a hike with a cool and relaxing reward of being in the hot springs, I would recommend this hike! I'm sure it's easier when it's not snowy/icy but being in naturally hot pools while your surroundings are covered in snow is beautiful and I would do this again. Tips: -We forgot towels which was a rookie mistake so make sure to take some! -Remember to take off any jewelry prior to going/getting in the hot springs because the sulfur will tarnish it. -Wear thick socks to avoid frozen toes. -The hike itself was beautiful so remember to look up and enjoy the scenery instead of always looking down at the trail. -Start EARLY because it will take at least half a day to complete

Perfectly situated off of the Mirror Lake Highway, and perched near the tranquil waters of…read moreButterfly Lake, this campground is probably my favorite designated camping area along this great stretch of scenic road. Winning that distinction is no small feat, as there are so many spots to stay along Utah's most prominent scenic byway, but it's just got so much going for it. First, it's at about 10,300ft in elevation, which means that in the blazing heat of summer, you may just kiss the '70s, spend most of the day in the '60s, and have those incredible nights in the tent in the '40s where you thank your lucky stars that you have someone who will go up the Mirror Lake Highway with you and hike by day, and snuggle up in a sleeping-bag-for-two by night. I've not actually had that last experience, but it's on my list. At any rate, the elevation is just what you need in summer, and is not to be messed with in cooler temps. The Highway actually closes during winter, so this campground typically doesn't open until around Memorial Day each spring. The namesake lake is delightful, and planted with willing trout. There are no monster fish lurking in the deep, but the kids will get a kick out of drowning a worm beneath a bobber. I also like that the lake is far enough away from the campsites that you're not constantly worrying about little ones wandering off to play in the water. The further up the road in the campground, the more true this is. If you're looking to launch off for adventure, there are hikes on hikes on hikes. My favorite ever lackadaisical hike I've ever had was on the MLH, but you can find your own. The western terminus of the Highline Trail is just a few hundred feet away down the road, so check that out for a starting point, or grab one of the other many trailheads at your disposal-Ruth Lake, Mirror Lake, Fehr Lake-those are all bodies of waters and names of nearby trailheads. I typically stay in dispersed campsites, but having a few resources, restrooms, parking, and a picnic table is nice sometimes too. I dream of staying here in the height of summer, of making overly-complicated camp meals, of wandering the creeks, of homemade marshmallow s'mores, hand-churned ice cream, and that warm sleeping bag at night.

LOVED this campground! Wish I could give it more stars…read more Clean, quiet and beautiful. The road up can be a little hinky in spots, and I'm not so sure a large RV could make it up. Perfect for tent camping, vans and small travel trailer or truck campers. The toilet is compostable (aka a glorified port a potty) so don't look down the hole. Also, no showers. There is one water access point but it wasn't working while we were there. No big deal, just remember to bring some up the mountain with you!

Absolutely a special hidden gem. BLM is the only way to camp. Fewer people and only serious…read morecampers who don't dirty the place with litter and noise. Give it a try.

We had our annual GOD Campout at Defa's this past weekend. We have over 500 people attend from…read moreFriday to Sunday. The weather was hot and dry the first day BUT the next two days were windy and very dusty days. Be sure to bring sunglasses and wipes to clean off the dust from your body. They have clean showers, a small store that sells just about every and takes cards, you can rent horse by the hour with a riding guide, you can go fishing and hiking, and sleep under the stars. For y'all drinkers, there's a saloon on the ranch. The view of the surrounding mountains are amazing. They also have cabins you can rent. Thing to note, the road before you get to the ranch is a dirt road, so about 3 miles....maybe??? You must come visit this place for your next camping trip.

I'll admit it was fantastic service before we arrived, once there it quickly turned south. The…read moreviews were to die for absolutely stunning. However, the management was poor. To say the least. We paid a lot of money and the service we received was less sub par at best. We rented the entire place for the weekend so we have quite of a lot areas to tell about. The cabins were not cleaned well still loaded with spider webs and spiders, and gave a creepy vibe instead of the rustic feel like we thought they would. Most of our party stated they were dark and dungeon like instead of cute and quaint. The bathrooms were located next to the pavilion and the cabins however they were not maintained well. The stalls didn't have locks, and the showers only had a curtain to give you privacy, let's hope no one walks in on you. The bathrooms were not well cleaned. Gave you the Truck stop I rather pee my pants than use that bathroom feel. The RV spots yes built in 1941, when RVs were a lot smaller than they are now. The electrical work was out of date and code. They said it was good for Water and Power. But power as in you can't use your microwave or air conditioning at all. So what good is that going to do you on a hot day. The spots themselves were small and not well maintained. They weren't clearly marked and because of that the manager thought she was right to start yelling at our party about not parking correctly. Though it was not very well marked and she wasn't there when the party started to arrive. Some spots are near unusable because spot inclines so much you can't level your RV. You're also not supposed to use your awning or you're taking up too much space. It was never said until after we set up tent that now they were in the wrong spot. The manager didn't make sure her associates were on the same page and one said one of party could park some where and so they did and then the next thing our party got was chewed out by manager for parking in the wrong spot. To top it off one of the leasee' tenants started blaring their music because though in a RV spot was too close to his trailer. Because of that two party members no longer felt welcome on the ranch nor wanted to cause anymore trouble and left. They felt very unwelcome by ranch associates One time we were enjoying a meal as a family and she asked to speak to me right then couldn't wait until I was done enjoying time with my family and eating. So she sat and went on about how one in our party had asked her if she could speak to one of the tenants about their blaring music and if they would please turn it down so they could enjoy a meal with their family without having to yell back and forth because they couldn't hear each other. And she said she could only ask them to turn it down. If you're a tenant knowing that this place to stay in business is rented out and wouldn't you have some common courtesy for those staying and keeping the business going. It was the same tenant that got mad about us parking too close to his trailer though it was a RV spot. Cell phone service was so poor, but if you like not having much service than that is fine. The cafe is very run down and falling apart. The pancakes were burnt that my kids didn't want to eat them. The eggs were undercooked. They were to open at 9 am that day and no one showed up until 9:15 and took to almost 10 to get our meal. I am giving this review a 2 because the manager did apologize for her behavior but didn't make it right for how much we paid which was over 3k for the weekend. They also double booked another party though we paid for the entire ranch for Saturday. And we haven't seen a refund for that mess up. Nor the scaring away a portion of our party due to their poor management skills and poor hospitality. The views were amazing though so that is the greatest plus for ranch everything else experienced was sub par.

I first heard about Knotty Pine RV Resort on social media-someone had posted about the beautiful…read morescenery and the plethora of activities to do, but what hooked me were the pictures of the tiny house (cottage) available to rent. I'm a sucker for tiny houses, in fact I dream to live in one someday, so I was looking forward to my stay here. We do a decent amount of "camping" in our trailer, but this weekend, it was the tiny house that called to me. I was absolutely shocked that I was able to reserve it last minute for Friday through Sunday. We arrived after the registration office was closed, but found our information in a box by the front door. The cottage was far better than the pictures on the resort's website-it has a main bedroom with a queen bed and four single beds up in the loft. There's also a small couch in the living area. You could fit six people in here easily. Note that the loft is only about five feet tall, so most people won't be able to stand upright. But it's a kid's paradise! The kitchen is stocked with basic dishes and utensils plus full oven, stove and refrigerator. The bathroom has simple shampoo/conditioner/soap. The quality is pretty low, so if you want nicer stuff, bring your own from home. There is a TV in the living area, but not in the bedroom or loft. There is a picnic table and fire pit outside, so you can get a taste of the camping experience while still enjoying the luxury of a "home." The campground itself is very pretty-lots of beautiful trees and a tranquil river that runs nearby. There is a clubhouse with pool table, arcade game and several seating areas to socialize. They have activities occasionally, mostly geared toward the littles. The layout of the campground is slightly disjointed, and the further toward the back you go, the less it's maintained. There were some spots that appeared to be storage areas rather than camping spots, but they were dispersed between the others. Since we did not pull our RV, I can't talk to how hard it was to navigate, but there are back-in as well as pull-through spots available. The pool and hot tub were always hopping-people seemed to enjoy those. They advertise having wi-fi, but it's terrible. Some people may not care about that, since you're going camping in the mountains. But if you're online reading reviews, I reckon you might want at least a little internet connectivity. It's there, but it's pretty slow. And the cellular data (I have T-Mobile) is nonexistent. It's a beautiful place, and once I get over my with drawl from being online, I'll find myself extremely relaxed and one with nature.

Had an amazing weekend. Staff was so incredibly friendly and helpful.. Pool was a definite plus…read more. Will Definitely be going Back.