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Box Elder Campground

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Campground Closed For Season: Gates are locked, no facilities (bathrooms, water, trash) are available, entry is prohibited and may result in citations. Campground will reopen in April/May 2025

Box Elder Campground, near Mantua, Utah, is a fantastic choice for families and those looking to unwind in nature. With its abundant trees providing ample shade, it’s a comfortable place to set up camp, whether you’re pitching a tent or parking a small RV.

The campground features clean facilities, including bathrooms with flushing toilets and running water, which visitors appreciate. Many campers have enjoyed the nearby creek, perfect for kids to splash around in, and the picnic tables and fire pits make for great family gatherings. One happy camper noted, “The kids had a blast playing in the creek,” highlighting the fun atmosphere here.

If you’re into birdwatching or just want to soak in the beauty of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, this spot has you covered. It’s conveniently located just a short drive from Brigham City, making it easy to grab supplies if needed. While the campground can get busy, especially on weekends, the overall vibe is friendly and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Overview

Box Elder Campground is situated next to the town of Mantua and Mantua Reservoir in a pretty mountain valley just 5 miles from Brigham City, Utah. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring area trails. Please click here for a corrected map of Box Elder Campground.

Recreation

Mantua Reservoir is just one mile away, offering fishing, boating, canoeing and swimming. Horseback riding and hiking on local trails are also popular activities.

Natural Features

A dense forest of bottomland hardwoods covers the campground, offering plentiful shade in most sites. Box Elder Creek flows gently through the campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

Nearby Attractions

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge contains nearly 80,000 acres of marsh, open water, uplands, and alkali mudflats. The marshes and open water are managed using a complex system of dikes and water control structures to provide a variety of water depths suitable for the needs of different waterbird species. The Refuge is an excellent place to observe wildlife along a 12-mile auto tour route, as well as enjoying hunting, fishing and wildlife photography.

Charges & Cancellations

Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

Fee Info

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app) 25 single sites - $27.00, capacity - 8 people, 1 vehicle Group site A, B - $90.00, capacity - 50 people, 9 vehicles Group site C - $230.00, capacity - 125 people, 25 vehicles Group site D - $115.00, capacity - 64 people, 13 vehicles Day Use - $15.00 Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood - $9.00

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Location

Box Elder Campground is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Highway 89/91, travel 4.5 miles east of Brigham City, Utah. Look for highway signing at the town of Mantua.

Address

US-91
Mantua, UT 84324

Coordinates

41.4922222 N
111.9433333 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups

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8 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 22, 2023

Great for camping with kids!

We stayed in the group A site with a bunch of families and 15 kids ages 2-10. Tons of shade, picnic tables, and seating around the fire pit. The kids had a blast playing in the creek. It’s not too deep, and it runs fast enough to not be gross or slippery. There’s lots of grass in that site, so the kids had plenty of places to play. We had our own water spigot. There is a bathroom in between the 4 group sites. It has flushing toilets, and was regularly cleaned by the hosts.

SiteGroup A
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Box Elder Campground by Anastasia E., July 22, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 19, 2023

Cute and convenient!

Stopped over on a car-camping trip from Oregon to Texas, site was conveniently close to Brigham for a fuel stop and quick grocery store trip. Upon arrival, campground was busier than expected for a rainy Sunday summer night, but I was able to find a first come first served single spot to park my car. Spots are nestled into fairly dense trees and brush, providing some privacy for tents but little for most of the parked cars. Bathroom was clean, had flush toilets and running water! Single sites are $27 after tax, but you receive 1/2 off if you have a National Parks Pass since the campground is part of the National Forest. Would definitely camp here again!

Site05
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 4, 2022

Great for dry camping with the trailer

Stayed in site 08 in Loop A. It has great shade and privacy. Dry camping the trailer is great. Have not once been in the bathroom, no need to with my trailer.

Site08
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2022

Lots of shade, beautiful area

We stayed here one night and liked it for all the trees and shade, and yet still being pretty close to the city and lake.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Box Elder Campground by Connor O., August 21, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2022

Very nice, lots of trees

We stayed one night and found the campground to be clean and well-maintained. It is only 10 miles or less off the main highway, yet very private with lots of trees! Great birding, too!

Reviewed Jul. 2, 2021

Awesome shade

This is a wonderful campground. There are trees everywhere that offer lots of shade. The campground is clean and the hosts are great. The campsites feel very private.

Siteloop a number 2
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Box Elder Campground by Jenn , July 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Box Elder Campground by Jenn , July 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Box Elder Campground by Jenn , July 2, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 17, 2020

Excellent overnight stop

This site was perfect for a quick overnight stop. Excellent for tents, no hookups but great space for small to medium RVs. Half price for national park cardholders, ie Senior pass making this a great bargain. Lots of trees for shade. Loop A was easier to access as Loop B road was washed out a bit and had lots of ruts.

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2018

Favorite small campground!

This is an awesome small campground. If you have an RV it needs to be a small one as the turns are tight! The site we like best is right on the creek! If you go in early June you will be delighted with the poppy fields!

  • Review photo of Box Elder Campground by Barb D., July 10, 2018
  • Review photo of Box Elder Campground by Barb D., July 10, 2018
  • Review photo of Box Elder Campground by Barb D., July 10, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Box Elder Campground?

    Camping at Box Elder Campground can cost between $24.34 and $207.35 depending on the site.

  • Does Box Elder Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Box Elder Campground has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Box Elder Campground?

    Box Elder Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Box Elder Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Box Elder Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Box Elder Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Box Elder Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Box Elder Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is fair.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Box Elder Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Box Elder Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Box Elder Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Box Elder Campground?

    There are 34 campsites at Box Elder Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts