The best waterside campgrounds near Mantua, Utah

In Mantua, waterside camping draws everyone from swimmers to hikers, with over 1,050 places to pitch your tent or park your camper right by the water. Here, you’ll find everything from lakeside clearings for morning swims to shady groves perfect for campfires and dogs on leashes. Average campsites run about $60 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $20. Local favorites include Bear Lake Aquatics Base (251 reviews) for easy water access, Second Chance Ranch (133 reviews) for snow sports, and Retro Star Ranch (101 reviews) for a retro vibe. Showers, pet-friendly spots, and fire rings are common, so you can clean up after a muddy hike or settle in for s’mores as the sun goes down. If you want a spot where you can swim, hike, and have your dog by your side, Mantua’s waterside campsites have you covered.

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1. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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2666 sites · Levan, Utah

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

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2. East Canyon State Park

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54 sites · Henefer, Utah

Camp like a pioneer in this historic and scenic Utah state park.

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In Mantua, waterside camping draws everyone from swimmers to hikers, with over 1,050 places to pitch your tent or park your camper right by the water. Here, you’ll find everything from lakeside clearings for morning swims to shady groves perfect for campfires and dogs on leashes. Average campsites run about $60 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $20. Local favorites include Bear Lake Aquatics Base (251 reviews) for easy water access, Second Chance Ranch (133 reviews) for snow sports, and Retro Star Ranch (101 reviews) for a retro vibe. Showers, pet-friendly spots, and fire rings are common, so you can clean up after a muddy hike or settle in for s’mores as the sun goes down. If you want a spot where you can swim, hike, and have your dog by your side, Mantua’s waterside campsites have you covered.