Utah

Natural Bridges

Southern Utah, west of Blanding on 95 & 275
National Park Service
801-259-5174
This place is in the middle of nowhere, and was nowhere near full the night I stayed. The Natural Bridges are rock formations and adjoin the campgrounds. No showers.

Logan Canyon Area

According to Brooks Tyler of Moab,. it is hard too beat the riding and camping in this area North of Ogden & Salt Lake City, especially at the end of September. "The reds and oranges from the trees turning is like fire on the mountain." There are a number of National Forest Service campgrounds along Highway 89.

Mirror Lake Scenic Byway

Dave Riley says: Although not a very well-kept secret (hundreds of motorcycles flock to this area on the weekends), the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (SR 150) between Kamas, UT and Evanston, WY is among the best places to camp in America. The road winds for 42 miles through the Uinta mountains, ranging in elevation from 7,000 to 12,000 feet. Its 400 fish-abundant lakes (and then there are the streams) are easily accessible from your choice of 22 campgrounds. It's a great place to go to escape the summer heat. Spring and autumn are a little on the chilly side, but with autumn's fire-colored mountains, the chill is well worth braving.

Zion National Park

This area is only second to Yosemite National Park. Great winding roads, great camping grounds, and lots of little side trails to occupy your down time. Go in the spring or fall when it's not so hot.