Baker Dam Campground
Baker Dam Recreation Area — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Veyo, UT, UT
Price: From $5 per night
Price range: $5–$24 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (135 reviews)
Season: Year-round
In the early 1980s, the Baker Dam Recreation Area was developed to take advantage of the recreational opportunities provided by the reservoir. Increased public demand led to an expansion of the recreation area in 1994 that included enlarging the campground and adding a day use section. Today, the recreation area serves as a base camp to enjoy not only the reservoir, but adjacent public lands as well.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/baker-dam-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Baker Dam Recreation Area offers a scenic reservoir base camp with fishing, hiking, and photography opportunities on adjacent public lands. The campground was expanded in 1994 to meet increased public demand and serves both day-use and overnight visitors.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake, California King Snake, and Regal Ringneck Snake present in area. Also Coyote and Ringtail sightings within 8km.
Insider tips for Baker Dam Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Fishing is available at the reservoir Only 18 sites total — arrives during off-peak times for availability
Skip Baker Dam Campground if: You need full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require guaranteed year-round availability — seasonal operations noted.
Best time to visit Baker Dam Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Valley Guard Station (Pine Valley , UT), Red Cliffs Campground (St. George, UT), Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area (St George, UT), Lava Point Campground (Springdale, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Baker Dam Campground
Cell signal at Baker Dam Campground (Veyo, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
In the early 1980s, the Baker Dam Recreation Area was developed to take advantage of the recreational opportunities provided by the reservoir. Increased public demand led to an expansion of the recreation area in 1994 that included enlarging the campground and adding a day use section. Today, the recreation area serves as a base camp to enjoy not only the reservoir, but adjacent public lands as well.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Fishing is available at the reservoir
Only 18 sites total
arrives during off-peak times for availability
Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Interstate 15 Exit 6, head north on Bluff Street (State Route 18). Travel 24 miles and turn right onto the Baker Dam Reservoir Road. Continue .6 miles and turn right into the recreation area.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Baker Dam Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Baker Dam Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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