Lindsay B.recommendsAugust 6, 2024
Retro Star Ranch - The Dome
Unique
Pretty views, quiet, private, primitive, exposed on hot days.
Katie C.recommendsJune 22, 2024
Retro Star Ranch - The Knoll
Magic knoll in the valley
Adorable little spot tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the state camp sites.
Super easy to find and quite.
Colby A.recommendsMay 13, 2024
Retro Star Ranch - The Dome
Directions were clear how to get there. Loved the spot and the views. Would camp there again
Retro Star Ranch - The Dome
Lacking privacy
Not as private or secluded as described and doesn't look like the pictures anymore. The views were gorgeous, but there were 8-10 residences/other campsites on the same hill as us and a road that was being used rather frequently (people were driving up and down it until 2 in the morning). The neighbors were above us and close enough that our camp was both in view and earshot of all of them. This meant that when trying to go the bathroom, it felt like we could be seen. There was a house down the hill under construction, so we were hearing power tools and an excavator throughout our stay. On the same note about noise and lack of privacy, three people drove their ATVs onto our campsite while we were trying to make dinner, and several more people mistakenly drove down to our campground. This was a bit annoying, but when it happened in the middle of the night it really disturbed us.
We came out here trying to get away from the noise of the city, but it was not exactly a quiet and meditative escape like we hoped.
Also, I would definitely recommend a camper or rv of some sort over tent camping if you're not comfortable being up close and personal with coyotes in the night.
Overall, it was nice but not enough to justify the price. If I wanted the experience of a group campsite, I would have gone to a state park for half the cost and pooped in a bathroom instead of a bucket.
Brooke B.recommendsSeptember 24, 2023
Retro Star Ranch - The Dome
This was a great last minute get away I planned with my dog! The area was clean and so pretty!
The road wasn’t as bad as I expected it to be getting to the dome. But I do have a small hatchback.
My dog was off leash the whole time and I didn’t see any wildlife and heard any gun shots. Only thing was there were two dogs that were howling almost my whole stay at one of the houses I could see. But I’ll be back!
Patrick M.recommendsSeptember 11, 2023
Retro Star Ranch - The Dome
Tent camping with dog
Great spot to get away close to SLC. Beautiful landscape, quiet location. We loved using the dome for climbing and hanging the hammocks. the fire ring and tent platform are also great features.
I would agree with some other reviews that indicate 4WD with a bit of clearance is worthwhile for access. The route can be challenging to find but following the provided directions will get you there.
There are a few neighbors nearby who look down on the site and can be heard due to the quiet location. This was not an issue for us as it was not often.