The best waterside campgrounds near Manti, Utah

Looking for waterside camping in Manti? You’ve got over 1,000 spots to pick from, all close to rivers, lakes, or reservoirs where you can swim, fish, or just cool off after a hike. Prices start at $20 a night, with most sites averaging around $40. Toilets, showers, and campfires are common, so you won’t have to rough it too hard. Local favorites include Sandy Beach (225 reviews) for quick water access, LZJ Ranch's Hiawatha Hideout! (122 reviews) for a tucked-away vibe, and Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell (61 reviews) if you want a basecamp near hidden swimming holes. Bring your rod, lace up your boots, and don’t forget the marshmallows—Manti’s waterside campsites have the essentials covered.

94% (600) • 10 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Manti

Lakeside Cabins and Camping

1. Lakeside Cabins and Camping

94%

(115)

25mi from Manti · 2 sites · Lodging

This is on about 3 acres with a river running through it. It is only a 5 minute or so drive to Yuba Lake. The nearest town with a grocery store is Nephi, the nearest gas stations with convenience store and Dairy Queen is 7 miles away. 

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from

$50

/ night

Palisade State Park

2. Palisade State Park

100%

(2)

82 sites · Sterling, Utah

Palisade State Park: A Haven for Golfers and Nature Lovers.

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Toilets

Campfires

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

3. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

90%

(94)

2666 sites · Levan, Utah

2.1 million acres of unique wilderness scenery just begging to be explored.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

Looking for waterside camping in Manti? You’ve got over 1,000 spots to pick from, all close to rivers, lakes, or reservoirs where you can swim, fish, or just cool off after a hike. Prices start at $20 a night, with most sites averaging around $40. Toilets, showers, and campfires are common, so you won’t have to rough it too hard. Local favorites include Sandy Beach (225 reviews) for quick water access, LZJ Ranch's Hiawatha Hideout! (122 reviews) for a tucked-away vibe, and Swell Retreat in San Rafael Swell (61 reviews) if you want a basecamp near hidden swimming holes. Bring your rod, lace up your boots, and don’t forget the marshmallows—Manti’s waterside campsites have the essentials covered.

94% (600) • 10 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Manti

Lakeside Cabins and Camping

1. Lakeside Cabins and Camping

94%

(115)

25mi from Manti · 2 sites · Lodging

This is on about 3 acres with a river running through it. It is only a 5 minute or so drive to Yuba Lake. The nearest town with a grocery store is Nephi, the nearest gas stations with convenience store and Dairy Queen is 7 miles away. 

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

$50

/ night

Palisade State Park