RV Rentals In Utah
We’ve explored a lot of states since we started full-time RV life, and there are very few, if any, that compare to the natural beauty found in Utah. Maybe we are partial since Utah is our home state, but given the fact that Utah is home to so many National Parks, others might agree there is a lot worth protecting here. If you are thinking about exploring the Beehive state there is no better way to do it than by RV. And, there are plenty of RV rentals in Utah to ensure you find precisely what fits your needs and budget!
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Motorhomes for Rent in Utah
Renting a motorhome is a great option for a family or large group. Depending on the size and whether it’s a Class A, B, or C, these RVs can generally sleep 4-10 people. Motorhomes are drivable rather than a right you tow, so another vehicle isn’t necessary. If you are opting for a large Class A and plan to spend your days away from the campsite, another smaller vehicle for day-to-day use is nice to have.
Travel Trailers for Rent in Utah
Travel trailer rentals are an easy, towable RV rental choice. They are light and compact making them a great option for first-time campers. Many travel trailers come with a tow vehicle, so no worry if you don’t have one of your own! Trailers come in a variety of lengths and configurations and sleep anywhere from 2-8 people.
Vans for Rent in Utah
Renting a campervan is a great way to get off the beaten path and really explore all that Utah has to offer. No campground reservations? No problem! The great thing about vans is your parking options are limitless. Whether it’s a forest road in the mountains or a pull-off in the desert, in a van, it’s home for the night! Vans generally sleep 2-4.
Where to Explore
One of the greatest things about Utah is the diversity in landscape. One day you can explore alpine forests in the mountains of northern Utah, then be in the red rock desert of southern Utah the next. Here are some of the top spots to visit while RVing in Utah:
Northern Utah
Salt Lake City
If you’re flying into Utah before renting an RV, chances are you’ll touch down in Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake is the capital of Utah and the largest city in the state. If urban exploration is on your list of things to do, you’ll have no shortage of fun with exciting places to visit.
Salt Lake City might be best known as the home of the LDS church. Regardless of your religious background, Temple Square is worth a stop. The architecture is grand and the grounds are beautiful.
For a lesson in history, places such as the Natural History Museum of Utah and This Is The Place Heritage Park offer insight into Utah’s past. Learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed the land and the first settlers that called Utah home.
There are plenty of places to camp near Salt Lake City. No matter if you rent a motorhome, fifth wheel, Airstream, or van, you won’t have a problem setting up. The Salt Lake City KOA Holiday is conveniently located near the heart of the city and offers great amenities including full hookup sites, on-site laundry, and a heated swimming pool.
Park City
If you’re looking for a cute little mountain town, look no further. Park City was founded as a mining town but skiing has been the focal point here since the 1960s. During the winter months, there are over 9,000 skiable acres available between Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley. During the summer, Park City turns into a hiking and mountain biking paradise. Many locals say they “came for the winter but stayed for the summer”, so you know there is a ton to do and natural beauty any time of year.
When not skiing, some of our personal things to do in Park City (our hometown) include hiking PC Hill, visiting the Park City Museum, shopping at the plethora of local shops on Main Street, and eating at some of our favorite restaurants including Red Banjo Pizza Parlour and Blind Dog Restaurant & Raw Bar.
We spent four months camped at the Park City RV Resort and were very happy with our stay. The campground is close to everything, has a great pool/hot tub area, and offers hiking and biking right from the park.
Bear Lake
Known as the Caribbean of the Rockies, Bear Lake is a 20-mile long and eight-mile wide natural lake located on the Utah/Idaho border. Its intense turquoise-blue water is perfect for boating, fishing, swimming, and relaxing. The shores of Bear Lake are dotted with quaint towns, plenty of camping spots, and access to great hiking and biking. The area is known for raspberries so don’t forget to pick up a raspberry shake at LaBeau's!
There are a number of private campgrounds and State Parks for RV camping at Bear Lake. A campground such as the Bear Lake / Marina Side KOA Holiday is going to offer a lot of amenities, and you’ll pay the nightly rate for those amenities, and a place such as Bear Lake State Park is going to offer more peace and quiet at a lower nightly rate.
Bonneville Salt Flats
Want to know what it feels like to visit another planet? This might be as close as you’re going to get! The Bonneville Salt Flats are a 30,000 acre expanse of hard, white salt crust on the western edge of the Great Salt Lake basin. It’s one of the most unique natural features in Utah and maybe even the world. The Salt Flats began at the end of the last Ice Age when the waters of ancient Lake Bonneville began to recede. To see the works of prehistoric happenings in a way like this is a once in a lifetime experience.
Bonneville Salt Flats is home to some exciting events each year including Speed Week. This is when car and motorcycle racers meet to see who’s the fastest. The current land speed record was set at the Salt Flats and the new winner is sure to break the record there too!
With your RV rental, you should have the ability to boondock, or camp without hookups. If you are up for it, there is plenty of dry camping available near the Salt Flats. This is our favorite way to camp and we highly recommend it! If you are more comfortable with hookups, the Wendover KOA is not too far away.
Southern Utah
Big Five National Parks
When most people think of Utah, they think of skiing or National Parks. Southern Utah is home to the most well-known National Parks in the country and if you rent an RV in Utah, you’ll want to make sure to visit at least one of them.
Arches National Park in Moab is known for being the home of more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, such as the massive, red-hued Delicate Arch. In addition to the famed arches, this 73,234-acre wonderland also includes eroded sandstone fins, towers, ribs, gargoyles, hoodoos, and balanced rocks. There is RV camping in the park but as with any National Park, campgrounds fill up fast so make your reservation well in advance.
Also in the Moab area is Canyonlands National Park. The park is known for its dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado River. Notable points of interest include Island in the Sky, a huge, flat-topped mesa with panoramic overlooks, the towering rock pinnacles known as the Needles, the remote canyons of the Maze, and the Native American rock paintings in Horseshoe Canyon. There are a number of RV parks in Moab, and Canyonlands is able to accommodate rigs up to 28′ long.
Bryce Canyon National Park is known for its red, spire-shaped rock formations called hoodoos. Millions of years of freezing and thawing water, plus high powered winds have carved endless fields of these hoodoos and natural amphitheaters. In addition to the red rock, Bryce is also home to an alpine environment covered in forest. Bryce Canyon National Park offers endless hiking opportunities in warmer months and at an elevation of 8,000 to 9,000 feet, there is also fun to be had in the winter including cross country skiing.
Capitol Reef National Park in Torrey, Utah is one of a kind. It might be our favorite of the National Parks in the state. Capitol Reef gives a sense of expansiveness, with broad, sweeping vistas, a tortured, twisted, seemingly endless landscape, limitless sky, and desert rock. This park is the least visited of the Big Five and it’s easy to find yourself in a remote area all by yourself. For RV camping there are both campground and dispersed options available.
Zion National Park outside of Springdale is known for its steep red cliffs and forest trails along the Virgin River. Experience breathtaking views at Observation Point, watch changing shadows at Court of the Patriarchs, or explore waterfalls and hanging gardens at Emerald Pools. Zion has two campgrounds that can accommodate your RV rental or there are several parks nearby. Can’t find the perfect rig in Utah? Getting an RV rental in Las Vegas is also an option when visiting Zion.
Lake Powell
Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir on the Colorado River that stretches along the border of Utah and Arizona. The ever-changing shoreline exceeds 2,000 miles on this lake, the waters get to almost 600 feet deep, and there are more than 160,000 surface-acres to explore when the lake is full. There are multiple ways to camp at Lake Powell including staying at a campground with full hook-ups and boondocking along the shore.
Moab
Located in southeastern Utah, Moab is the gateway to multiple national parks and open space. There are endless areas of red rock to explore from this little town. Popular activities in the area include hiking, biking, offroading, and rafting the Colorado River. For dry camping, there is a ton of BLM land to park your RV. There are also a number of campgrounds in the heart of town for staying at as well. We’ve camped at a number of places in the Moab area and along the river at a BLM campground such as Hal Canyon Campground is our favorite place to be.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
For a beautiful drive with your RV, make sure to take Scenic Byway 12 or Highway 89 to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Here you'll find a vast and pristine backcountry that offers opportunities for solitude and unconfined wilderness recreation. There are not as many visitors in this area compared to the National Parks, but the outstanding views, places to visit, and things to do are just as plentiful.
Where to Camp
There is no shortage of places to camp in Utah. Depending on where you are going, what sort of experience you are looking for, the type of RV you rent, and your comfort level will determine where you stay. If you are in a smaller rig, say a Class B or Class C, you’ll be able to access more remote camping options or stay more easily in National Parks. If you are in a Class A or towing a large fifth wheel, a campground or wide open BLM land might be more suitable.
National Parks
If you get the chance to camp in a National Park, we recommend you do so. Being within the park makes it much easier to spend multiple days exploring the park. You don’t have to wait in entrance lines and can visit popular areas before or after peak hours.
National Park campgrounds tend to fill up early and quickly. If you are visiting a park such as Arches, you should try to book your campsite as early as a year or more out! National Park campgrounds cannot usually accommodate large rigs. Most have a max of 25-28 feet in length.
State Parks
Camping at a Utah State Park can be a wonderful experience. Nightly rates are generally much less than National Parks and private campgrounds. They are usually less popular than National Parks, so you should have more luck finding availability. State Parks are much quieter than private RV parks, offering a more serene experience. You can find state parks throughout the state allowing access to all that Utah has to offer.
Private Campgrounds
If amenities and the luxuries of home are on the top of your priority list, a private campground might be the way to go. RV Parks usually offer amenities such as a pool, laundry facilities, sometimes dining options, and full hookup sites able to accommodate rigs of all sizes. Expect to pay for those amenities with higher nightly rates. While private campgrounds aren’t going to be out in remote areas, you should be able to get to wherever you want to visit within an hour of an RV park.
BLM Land
Utah has a lot of open land. The state does a good job of trying to protect open space and leaving it accessible for people to use responsibly. Parking your rental RV on BLM land is a great way to get off the beaten path. To dry camp on BLM land you will need to be self-contained. This means using the freshwater tank and conserving water, and using solar or generator power (most RV rentals come with a generator option). This is our favorite way to camp and we highly recommend giving it a try!
FAQs
How much does it cost to rent an RV in Utah?
The cost to rent an RV is going to depend on several factors. But regardless of what it ends up costing, it will most likely be less than what you’d pay for a hotel. And, you definitely won’t get the same experience in a hotel!
The price is going to depend on the type of rig you rent and the time of year you travel. A Class A motorhome that could accommodate up to 10 people is going to cost $175 - $275/night. Prices will be higher during peak travel dates. A campervan that is going to sleep 2-3 people will run $75 - $150/night depending on your dates and the amenities offered.
What types of campers are available?
No matter the type of trip you’re looking to take, the size of your group, or your experience and comfort level, there is an RV for you. Types of RVs available for rent include campervans, travel trailers, fifth wheels, Class Cs, Class Bs, and Class As. Want a fifth wheel but don’t have a tow vehicle? Many towable rigs come with a truck for towing!
Where do I pick up my rental?
Since you can rent an RV directly from the owner, RV rentals are available anywhere RV owners live! There are Utah RV rentals available in Salt Lake City, Provo, Park City, Moab, St. George, and basically everywhere else in the state. Some rentals are even available for delivery!
Are RV rentals pet friendly?
It depends on the rig and rules set by the owner. If you are looking to bring fido along for the ride, there is no shortage of pet friendly RV rentals in Utah!
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