Manti-La Sal National Forest

Located in the high mountain, valley adjacent to and just above Joes Valley Reservoir, Joes Valley Campground is the destination for hiking, rockclimbing, and fishing! A boat ramp is within the facility, so strap on that floatation device and go for a spin—boating, canoeing, and water skiing are popular activities. Nearby, Joes Valley Resort offer Read more...

At Manti Community Campground, you can bring some friends or make some new ones doing all the activities you love: hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, or canoeing and fishing for cutthroat trout on the small but scenic man-made reservoir. Manti Community Campground is only seven miles from Manti, Utah, and displays a dazzling spectrum o Read more...

Large spruce trees offer shade throughout Chute Groupe Campground, and grassy areas provide the perfect spot for setting up a tent! Huntington Creek, which flows next to the campground, is well known for its Blue Ribbon Fishery. Other popular activities include hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and scenic driving. Read more...

Ready, set, climb! Or hike. Or you can bike. You can even ride a horse if you want to. So really what we mean is, “Ready, set, do whatever suits your fancy at this effing awesome campground!” That’s Maple Canyon for ya. All its amazingness goes down just a few short miles away from Freedom, Utah, so if you’re hankering for civilization (which you Read more...

There’s the good kind of campground, the bad kind of campground, and then there’s Gooseberry Campground, which is the best kind there is! It’s got sunshine, scenic lake views, and wildflowers aplenty when the season’s right. Drawing fishers of cutthroat and rainbow trout, hikers ‘n’ bikers, and even all you ATV-ers, Gooseberry makes for a memorabl Read more...

With sites set in a beautiful wooded area, an awesome fishing creek, grills, and trail access, Forks of Huntington Campground is your outdoor hotel, restaurant, and gym all in one! The small size of the campground ensures a peaceful getaway, and the nearby Huntington and Eccles Canyons National Scenic Byway makes for a delightful morning or aftern Read more...

Located within the Huntington Canyon Recreation Area, Lower Little Bear Campground offers primitive group and double-site camping for the self-sufficient and daring. It’s a cheap option for enjoying the surrounding mountainous area with its plethora of awesome lakes, streams, and recreational opportunities (including hiking, fishing, hunting and h Read more...

Group camping can just be group camping, or it can come along with a whole slew of activities to keep everyone happy. The latter’s what you’ll get at Little Bear Group Campground, a shady paradise along Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway. Horseback riders and hikers will love the nearby Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail, H Read more...

Decide to get lost outside, then find yourself in an absolute gorgeous alpine basin near the quaint Ferron Reservoir. Your tribe will find wildflowers from the fields tucked behind their ears and fresh mud from the trails stuck to all ya’lls shoes! There are a handful of off-road trails and plenty of waterways in which to catch some fish. Single f Read more...

Willow Lake Campground is just east of the self-named body o’ water. Geographically, this lakeside paradise is 9,400 feet in the sky and sits on the Wasatch Plateau. Your fun level will not plateau though—campers can canoe, fish and enjoy 350 miles of hiking and off-road trails. Ten family sites all boast calming views of the lake. Spiritually, yo Read more...

Soak up the sun at Joes Valley Pavilion Group Campground (or relax under the shade that the pavilion provides). Joes Valley Reservoir, visible from several of the sites, offers boating, fishing, water skiing, and canoeing. Joes Valley Resort has everything you need—a restaurant and general store, and even boat, personal watercraft, ATV and bike re Read more...

Pack up the ponies and head to Potters Pond Campground. Located in a high mountain valley, next to two sparkling ponds, this is the place where magic happens. The ponds offer great fishing for rainbow trout, scenic views from the shore, and canoeing. Pine trees and wild grasses cover the area, while aspens dot the surrounding mountainsides. Most o Read more...

It’s just you, the trees, and the sound of water rushing by at River Bend Campground. Seriously, if you’re looking for the ultimate escape, come here—there’s only one campsite up for grabs! The large site is the perfect place for you and a couple of close friends to crash for a few nights in the scenic Manti-La Sal Forest. And don’t forget the mar Read more...

It’s a party at Lake Hill Campground. The larger group site can accommodate up to 75 people—so whether it’s canoeing or rainbow trout fishing on the reservoir, ATV-ing on the expansive network of trails that comprise the exciting Arapeen OHV Trail System, hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding along the Jimmies Fork Trail and the Great Basin Read more...

Twelve Mile Flat Campground—or as we like to call it, the Twelve Mile Flat Playground—is an open, wildflower-filled meadow surrounded by spruce and pines. In the winter months, the area is a destination for snowmobile enthusiasts. In the warmer months, abundant ATV trails provide exciting riding for all skill levels. Nature seems to be living it u Read more...

While Twin Lake Campground does not provide much (or any) in the way of water, it makes up for its name with a wealth of off-road vehicle trails. It boasts an off-road vehicle learner loop in the campground and a central location between trails, which connects the OHV Trail System and Skyline Drive. At over 7,000 feet above sea level, Twin Lake Ca Read more...

As you float serenely through the Upper Six Mile Ponds Campground, the beautiful sites from your canoe can’t be beat. That is, unless you’re into the landscape zipping by you at a more rapid pace—the surrounding area is a haven for ATV enthusiasts. Several trails crisscross the region, making up part of the over 350-mile Arapeen OHV Trail System. Read more...

History buffs and students of life, pack up some grub, grab some sheets, and cozy up at the Indian Creek Guard Station at Manti-La Sal National Park. This four-man lodging was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and served as a place for forest rangers serving in the hinterlands to call their temporary home. These days, it’s a sp Read more...

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Surrounded by beautiful peaks in a high mountain valley and decorated with bright colors in autumn, Indian Creek Group Campground is a favorite for crew gatherings. Nearby, you’ll find Potter Pond, where you can canoe and rainbw trout fish, or keep your feet on land and adventure along the many trails suitable for horseback riding, hiking, and mo Read more...

Beautiful, easily accessible, and offering a variety of recreational opportunities, the Miller Flat Reservoir Campground is possibly the most popular recreation area on the Wasatch Plateau. The scenery is fantastic and there are—although no one has officially counted—hundreds of ways to enjoy the outdoors! Camping, fishing, hunting, exploring on O Read more...

Orange Olsen is like Little House on the Prarie steez, but instead of grassy flatlands, you’re partying 7,000 feet high amidst a panoramic view of Joes Valley. The Orange Olsen Dwelling has two bedrooms, akitchen, and a bathroom with a shower, while the Orange Olsen Bunkhouse sports a combination kitchen/bedroom (so that you don’t have to reach th Read more...

A big open space, Big Rock Group Camground offers visitors Blue Ribbon Fishery, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and a plethora of natural features. Soak in the sun amongst vibrant summer wildflowers, explore the numerous lakes and streams of the surrounding area, or catch sight of the gentle wildlife. The parking Read more...

Beaver Dam Campground is a lesser-known, lesser-used campground within Manti La-Sal National Forest, just a short drive away from Twin Pots Reservoir (where the trout fishing’s great and the view is ever better). Moon Lake and Lake Forest Mountain are also within easy reach. If you wanna enjoy awesome lakes and top-notch hiking while still marchin Read more...

Hey, age is only a number. Old Folks Flat Campground offers fun to adventurous campers of all ages in the form of nearby hiking, biking, hunting, spectacular scenic driving, horseback riding and Blue Ribbon quality fishing. The campground itself, however, is sufficient in charm to pass the absolute best in lazy days, with aspens and spruce trees i Read more...

A teeny spot in Manti La-Sal National Forest with a primitive setup including fire rings but no hook-ups, Little Rock Campground is recommended for those who prefer to be alone (or very close to it). You’ll still be within easy walking or driving distance of several cool mountain and lake areas for hiking and fishing, but how involved you get is u Read more...

Bridges Campground is a beautiful landscape located in the Huntington Canyon, along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway. Large spruce trees and aspens provide plentiful shade, and the classic babbling brook soundscape coming from Huntington Creek—whch runs adjacent to the campground—will either lull you to sleep or get you excited for Blue Read more...

An expansive yet primitive campground, Lake Canyon Rec Area Campground is a paradise for anglers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. On top of the Wasatch Plateau and located in a broad mountain valley along Utah’s scenic Energy Loop, this campground is sure to be a new favorite destination. Look to the left, and heck, even to the right! You’ll love Read more...

Come, see, and conquer (but in a nice way) Chicken Creek Campground. You know it’s going to be awesome ‘cause it’s part of Manti-La Sal National Forest! Sitting at an elevation of 6200 feet, this scenic campground is perfect for fishing fanatics, and welcomes pets on leashes. Including cats if you’re into that kind of thing. Come prepped to supply Read more...

Guess who’s back, back again? After saying ixnay on a whole bunch of hazardous trees, Flat Canyon Campground is back! This now Vitamin D rich ‘ground is a great place to breathe in that fresh mountain air, sitting at an enchanting elevation of 8,800 feet. Your boats and fishing rods are welcome at Electric Lake, while your bikes and hiking boots a Read more...

At 8,400 feet in a stunning mountain valley, not only do you have a view that falls short of words, you have the chance to canoe, fish, hike, and bike in the center of that view. This is the dawning of the age of epic camping. Gooseberry Reservoir Campground is a classic pack in, pack out spot that’s warmed by the sun, cooled by the lake, and choc Read more...

Before skipping off into the sunset—err, skipping into the sunrise might be your better bet—claim one of the single sites at Fish Creek Campground. Your rustic home away from home, this pretty place will act as your crash spot between each blissful day you spend out exploring. Dreamy much?Read more...

Sights of the Joes Valley Reservoir are available from several spots along the Upper Joes Valley Campground, a relaxing getaway located in a high mountain valley. Joes Valley offers excellent opportunities for cutthroat, rainbow trout, and trophy splake fishing. You can also fill this time of adventure with higher-speed water recreation, as the fa Read more...

If you have five dollars to spare and need a retreat into nature, there’s no spot better than the low-key Oowah Lake Campground. Small but boasting mighty views of La Sal Mountains, this tent-only campsite offers nearly a dozen sites on the gorgeous Oowah Lake. There are killer trails through the Trans-Mountain Trail system where you can hike to t Read more...

Taste the rainbow (and we aren’t talking Skittles here) at the 9200-foot highn Warner Campground in Manti-La Sal National Forest! Here, Rainbow Trout glide through the fresh, crisp water of Warner Lake and the La Sal Mountain peaks greet you a sleepy hello in the morning's rising rays. Rub your eyes—this is really happening. What could be better t Read more...

If you are somewhat of a lone wolf, you know, a cool breeze in the wind on a warm summer night, you’ll dig the light traffic and minimal camping vibe at Masons Draw Campground. There are only five campsites available for only five bucks a night. The sites are first-come, first-served so get it while it’s hot, adventurer. Read more...

At Devils Canyon Campground, you'll pretty much be exploring the heavens. The 'ground nests at a7400-foot elevation in Manti-La Sal National Forest and bursts with spoils of juniper trees, ponderosa, and pinyon pines. Featuring a healthy dose of primitive amenities (pit toilets and showers available 8 miles down the road—hey come on, we said primi Read more...

If you tuck yourself away in Utah’s southeast corner, you’ll stumble upon the wonderful Buckboard Campground, right at the base of the Abajo Mountains. It’s a relatively small campground, but it has everything you’ll need for a fun time outside…like nearby hiking trails, for example. If you visit during the fall, you’ll undoubtedly be pumped about Read more...

If you fancy camping snuggled up into a grove of aspens and oaks (and who doesn’t?) then Dalton Springs is just what you’ve been looking for. The Blue Mountain ski area is nearby, but during the summer it turns into a haven for mountain bikers looking for their next downhill adventure. The Needles district of Canyonlands National Park also makes f Read more...

When we say there’s plenty of wildlife at Upper Pleasant Creek Campground, we’re including you in the count—deer, turkeys, squirrels, the occasional black bear, and wild humans all gather aneath the Ponderosa pines that tower over this space. Talk about a party! Located at the foot of the Abajo Mountains, this archaeological mecca offers close pro Read more...