Established Camping
Browne Lake Group Sites
Browne Lake Group Sites, near Manila, Utah, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a focus on OHV recreation. The campground features spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings, allowing for cozy evenings around the fire while soaking in the beautiful scenery.
Visitors have noted that the sites are well-spaced, providing a sense of privacy that many appreciate. The area is surrounded by trees and offers access to various trails for hiking or ATV riding, making it a popular spot for those who enjoy exploring the outdoors. One camper mentioned, “The scenery around the lake and campground is gorgeous,” which sums up the natural beauty you can expect here.
While there are no water hookups or trash services, the vault toilets are well-maintained, and firewood is available for purchase from the camp host. Just keep in mind that you’ll need to pack in your own food, as there are no nearby stores. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with plenty of outdoor activities, Browne Lake is worth considering for your next camping trip.
Description
US Forest Service
Ashley National Forest
Overview
Browne Lake Group Sites are located next to their namesake lake in a high mountain meadow, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring miles of hiking and ATV trails.
Recreation
Fishing for rainbows, brook trout and kokanee salmon is a popular activity at Browne Lake, as is canoeing and other non-motorized boating. Several ATV and hiking trails are in the immediate area: Leidy Peak Trailhead is within the campground. Sheep Creek Lake, with cutthroat and brook trout fishing, is nearby.
Natural Features
The campground is partially shaded by pines and aspens. Summer wildflowers dot the surrounding grassy meadows. The lake is visible from most of the sites and a short trail leads to its shore.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous scenic driving routes on maintained dirt roads crisscross the area around Browne Lake, providing miles of trails for ATVs, hikers and mountain bikers. Trails lead to reservoirs and lakes, overlooks, forests, meadows and historic sites. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also for its world-class fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities on the reservoir. Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits. The Green River below the dam provides spectacular rafting opportunities. A trip down the river offers unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art.
Location
Browne Lake Group Sites is located in Utah
Directions
From the Wyoming: Take Highway 43, turn right at the McKinnon Junction up through Sols Canyon. Turn left onto Sheep Creek Road; follow signs to Browne Lake. From Vernal, Utah: Take Highway 191, which turns into Highway 44. Shortly past the Dowd Mountain overlook, turn left onto the pavement on the scenic loop road. Follow that road until you reach Forest Road 096; turn left and follow the dirt road to campground. Signs for Browne Lake are posted throughout the scenic loop.
Address
Ashley National Forest
Manila, UT 84046
Coordinates
40.8633333 N
109.8083333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 12 min from Ogden
- 3 hrs 20 min from Salt Lake City
- 3 hrs 40 min from Provo
- 3 hrs 52 min from Logan
