My 4 Favorite Places To RV In Utah

My husband and I simply wrapped up a couple of months of RV life in Utah, and wow, had been we shocked and happy. I can’t converse extremely sufficient in regards to the state of Utah, which is far more than what I believe the remainder of the world is aware of. You don’t should be a rockhound, mountain climber, or Nationwide Park fanatic to go to the Beehive State, however relaxation assured that you simply won’t wish to depart when you get right here. There’s one thing extraordinary about Utah and these 4 locations to RV in your journey. Have a look!

1. Mountain View RV Park And Campground

Monticello

Mountain View RV Park & Campground was a shock for us as a result of someway, I booked a campground in Utah reasonably than near Mesa Verde, CO, after leaving Durango. So, once I typed the campground in my cellphone to drag up the map, considering we had been solely driving 45 minutes to our web site, it turned out it was two hours away and in Utah. Generally errors generally is a blessing in disguise, which is exactly what occurred in our case. 

We rolled into Monticello, Utah, throughout a chilly and windy day. It’s an hour south of the town of Moab. The small however well-laid-out RV campground had a gravel lot and solely a handful of RVs and tent campers. Mountain View RV Park, within the coronary heart of Canyon Nation at 7,000 ft, has 5 tent websites and 25 RV websites. So, you possibly can see what I imply by small. The park proprietor was tremendous pleasant and the workplace supplied useful city directories and native menus. The campground supplied a fenced off-leash pet space, laundry room, contemporary water entry, full hook-ups, and several other timber, which we had not seen on the RV parks we’d been to prior to now few months.

Enjoyable Truth: Monticello’s common summer time temperature is 78 levels fahrenheit. 

By the top of the day, the campground was almost full for the reason that outdoorsy sorts keep right here for leisure actions close by, together with at Lake Powell, Arches, Canyonlands Nationwide Parks, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, and 4 Corners Nationwide Monument, to call a couple of.

Monticello is a small city of round 2,000 individuals. We discovered two eating places with the friendliest waitstaff we may have requested for. First was Gustavo’s, a family-owned Mexican eatery with stunning furnishings and glorious meals. You possibly can’t miss the queso with chorizo, and the refried beans are scrumptious.

The second restaurant was The Granary Bar & Grill on the Grist Mill Inn. No matter you do, don’t miss the home made chips. They had been extremely addicting. 

2. Lakeside RV Campground 

Provo

Lakeside RV Campground will go down as one among our all-time favourite campgrounds of the yr. About 45 minutes south of Salt Lake Metropolis, Lakeside RV Campground is one other family-owned RV ten-acre property shaded with tons of of cottonwood, oak, and maple timber. Eddie and I clapped for pleasure once we noticed a lot shade, particularly after being in Albuquerque for months. 

The 120-site year-round campground is off-the-beaten-path, about 9 minutes from downtown Provo, and has one of the crucial stunning settings we’ve but to see. There have been mountains, some nonetheless snow-covered, in each route you appeared.

The swimming pool and completely maintained grounds had been a serious draw for us. I appreciated a conveyable bathe home and bogs towards the again of the park for the reason that fundamental ones on the entrance had been considerably distant. The clear and heated amenities jogged my memory of Sizzling Toddy Potties in Oxford, MS, the place my daughter went to school.

Lakeside has a canine park and plenty of grassy locations to stroll, with or with out your pet, simply to benefit from the surroundings. I used to be at all times discovering surprises on the campground, too. At some point a river setting, one other horseshoe pit, and quite a few flower gardens.

Professional Tip: Lakeside has commendable free Wi-Fi and so they can refill your propane tanks on-site. 

Minutes away in Provo, get your Indian meals repair from Bombay Home, which is tied for one of the best Indian meals I’ve ever eaten. Provo is house to BYU (Brigham Younger College), nevertheless it has the texture of a extra elegant metropolis than a school city. Round city, you’ll discover glorious picture ops of sculptures, murals, mountain scenes, and stately church buildings with elegant flower mattress accents.

One other factor you’ll love about Provo, or a minimum of I hope I’m not the one one, is the sheer variety of scrumptious pastry outlets on the town. One road had 4; one other had three. I used to be in candy deal with heaven! All the mandatory bases had been coated, reminiscent of cannoli, cookies, macarons, and cupcakes.

I discovered a darling store in downtown Provo, Heindselman’s. America’s oldest yarn store, circa 1904, is chock filled with yarn, items, and supplies used for weaving, spinning, and needlework. I met a bunch of artisans eagerly engaged on their initiatives and was fascinated by listening to them speak about their craft and exhibiting me the method. 

Enjoyable Truth: If you happen to haven’t fallen in love with Crumbl Cookies, you absolutely will in your Utah journey. This Utah-based firm is among the nation’s high franchises and has one of the best cookies that change flavors weekly. Frosted strawberry Pop-Tart is my favourite. 

3. Century Cellular House And RV Park

Ogden

In Ogden, 35 miles north of Salt Lake Metropolis, is Century Cellular House and RV Park, with 192 websites and affords month-to-month charges. Ogden is the gateway to Powder Mountain and Snowbasin ski resorts. Whether or not or not you ski, take a street journey to this beautiful space riddled with unbelievable picture ops and a waterfall alongside the best way. 

Century Park RV was an ideal selection when it comes to comfort and worth, though we did have RVs method too shut for consolation at occasions. Our campsite was just a few steps from a beautiful swimming pool, which I totally took benefit of. Century Park RV had a well-stocked retailer, clear restrooms, and a laundry facility tucked in an space close to the interstate, however with out a lot street site visitors noise. We used the property as a house base to go to our youngsters’s godparents, who moved from the East Coast and opened Mountain Donuts a couple of years in the past. 

Professional Tip: Select something blueberry-related at Mountain Donuts to fulfill your candy tooth. 

We ventured into downtown Ogden a couple of occasions, primarily for a meal, however the Farmers Market Ogden is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (by means of September tenth) is extremely really useful. The streets of historic twenty fifth are closed off to pedestrians, and the market goes on and on. Historic twenty fifth Avenue was as soon as house to prohibition-era speakeasies. Immediately, it’s a purchasing and eating hub, plus a sought-after vacationer space. On the finish of the road, you’ll see the picturesque Ogden Union Station, a museum with cowboy historical past, automobiles, and trains. 

I go to farmers’ markets across the nation, and this one had many extra distinctive issues on the market than most. Eating places I loved had been Rovali’s Ristorante Italiano (closed Sunday and Monday) and Slackwater Pub & Pizzeria, which supply nice take-home meals.

Professional Tip: We noticed a cellular RV wash firm make a number of visits to Century Park RV and needed to rent them to scrub and wax our rig, however ran out of time. You possibly can ask the workplace workers for referrals, however they’re obtainable and allowed to come back to this campground.

4. Cedar Breaks RV Park

Cedar Metropolis

Although we solely landed there for an in a single day keep, we will certainly be again for extra RV life at Cedar Breaks RV Park, the Gateway to Journey, per the web site. The small park has 48 websites, full hookups, and some cozy cabins to select from if you happen to want a change of surroundings. We beloved the grassy websites, format, and really feel of this campground with an onsite retailer, laundry, restrooms, showers, and free Wi-Fi. I used to be additionally impressed that this park affords month-to-month storage for $50 a month. 

Cedar Metropolis is a candy little city that I might like to discover, but in addition a spot many use when visiting Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon Nationwide Parks. It’s additionally a giant draw for these looking for mountain biking, snowboarding, and golf. It additionally attracts these desirous to take pleasure in Brian Head, a well-liked reprieve for these looking for cooler temperatures. I took myself on the hour-long trip to Zion on the morning of my keep as a result of it was so shut that I couldn’t move it up.

Professional Suggestions:

• Depart Cedar Metropolis round 4:45 a.m.
• Swing by the native 24-hour McDonald’s for breakfast.
• Arrive on the parking zone of Zion Nationwide Park on the excellent time to beat the crowds, catch the shuttle bus, and get an optimum parking place. 

We did take time to drive into downtown Cedar Metropolis to have breakfast the morning earlier than hitting the street. Amber Kay’s Cafe is the place the locals go, and rightfully so. We had essentially the most attentive service and a scrumptious breakfast there. You possibly can’t go incorrect with home made biscuits, omelets, and hash browns. 

Professional Tip: Many campgrounds supply reductions for Good Sam, FMCA, AAA, and sometimes, AARP memberships. It by no means hurts to ask.