Best Dispersed Camping near Manila, UT
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Manila, UT (46)
1. Flaming Gorge NRA Dispersed
Manila, Utah10 Reviews•47 Photos•202 SavesAs one of the most aptly named landscapes in the country, the vast scenery of Flaming Gorge may not fit into your camera. The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (NRA) is centered long the 91-mile section of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and a rugged section of the Green River. The mix of climate and topography provide year-round recreation. The southern part includes colorful, narrow canyons, and conifer forests; the northern part is surrounded by high sagebrush deserts and rock mesas. Campgrounds, lodges, marinas, boat launches, swimming beaches, fishing areas, and hiking/ski trails are available along the 360 miles of shoreline and tucked into mountain retreats. Close at hand are the quaint communities of Manila, Green River, and Dutch John, which have accommodations and other services. ALTERNATIVE DESCRIPTION OF IMAGE 1 FOR ACCESSIBILITY PURPOSES ALTERNATIVE DESCRIPTION OF IMAGE 2 FOR ACCESSIBILITY PURPOSES ALTERNATIVE DESCRIPTION OF IMAGE 2 FOR ACCESSIBILITY PURPOSES test
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2. Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
Ashley National Forest, Utah7 Reviews•35 Photos•183 SavesCamping in undeveloped areas (outside of designated campgrounds) is permitted. Please stay on existing roadways when accessing these undeveloped areas, and follow the practices in "Caring for the Forest" when camping in undeveloped areas. Camping in undeveloped areas must occurr within 150 feet of a designated route in Utah and within 300 feet of a designated route in Wyoming, at least 1/4 mile away from any administrative site, (boat ramps, guard stations, campgrounds, or visitor centers).
As one of the most aptly named landscapes in the country, the vast scenery of Flaming Gorge may not fit into your camera.
The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (NRA) is centered long the 91-mile section of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and a rugged section of the Green River. The mix of climate and topography provide year-round recreation. The southern part includes colorful, narrow canyons, and conifer forests; the northern part is surrounded by high sagebrush deserts and rock mesas. Campgrounds, lodges, marinas, boat launches, swimming beaches, fishing areas, and hiking/ski trails are available along the 360 miles of shoreline and tucked into mountain retreats. Close at hand are the quaint communities of Manila, Green River, and Dutch John, which have accommodations and other services.
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- Phone Service
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- Tents
- Group
3. Utah Forest Road 13 Dispersed Camping
Ashley National Forest, Utah7 Reviews•30 Photos•171 SavesCamping in undeveloped areas (outside of designated campgrounds) is permitted. Please stay on existing roadways when accessing these undeveloped areas, and follow the practices in "Caring for the Forest" when camping in undeveloped areas. Camping in undeveloped areas must occurr within 150 feet of a designated route in Utah and within 300 feet of a designated route in Wyoming, at least 1/4 mile away from any administrative site, (boat ramps, guard stations, campgrounds, or visitor centers).
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
4. Buckboard Wash - Dispersed
Manila, Utah7 Reviews•14 Photos•88 SavesDispersed camping south of Buckboard Marina.
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5. Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
Ashley National Forest, Utah5 Reviews•18 Photos•78 SavesThe Flaming Gorge NRA is located in the northeast corner of Utah and the southwest corner of Wyoming. It is South of I-80, between Green River and Rock Springs, Wyoming and extends into the Uintah Mountains towards Vernal, Utah. The area is a mixture of climate, topography, and recreation opportunities well suited to a variety of summer and winter interests. With 43 campgrounds hosting over 700 individual campsites and 27 group sites, all spread over nearly 91 water-miles (with a whopping 360 miles of shore line) plus countless mountain retreats. There is plenty of room for everyone. There is also the opportunity to set up “primitive” camping for those wishing a more secluded adventure, or river camps for those extending their river runs for more than a day. Close at hand are the quaint communities of Manila and Dutch John, Utah to offer accommodations and other services for more traditional vacationers.
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6. Northeast Utah BLM Land
Dutch John, Utah4 Reviews•11 Photos•116 Saves- Pets
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7. Range Study Area - FS Road #217
Flaming Gorge, Utah5 Reviews•41 Photos•20 SavesThis is a dispersed camping area.
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8. Carter Creek
Manila, Utah1 Review•12 SavesCamping in undeveloped areas (outside of designated campgrounds) is permitted. Please stay on existing roadways when accessing these undeveloped areas, and follow the practices in "Caring for the Forest" when camping in undeveloped areas. Camping in undeveloped areas must occur within 150 feet of a designated route in Utah and within 300 feet of a designated route in Wyoming, at least 1/4 mile away from any administrative site, (boat ramps, guard stations, campgrounds, or visitor centers).
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9. North Fork Camping Area
Flaming Gorge, Utah2 Reviews•13 SavesNorth Fork Camping Area is for dispersed camping.
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10. Windy Park Camping Area
Flaming Gorge, Utah2 Reviews•11 Photos•23 SavesThis is a dispersed camping area.
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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Manila
119 Reviews of 46 Manila Campgrounds
D R.
ScoutLost Dog FS012 Dispersed
dispersed camping
Forest service (dirt) road leading to Lost Dog day use area in Flaming Gorge. There are places along the road to pull off and boondock, with great sunrise and sunset views and occasional glimpses of the gorge. looks like it might be dicey after heavy rain
Jason B.Scout
Middle Baxter Road
agreed. not a great spot
It's fairly quiet except when trucks are driving by which can be often at times. it's nice and open but when the wind shifted i got a smell from the refinery that was unpleasent. i don't believe i would stay here again unless i needed to. good for a short stop if needed. plenty of room.
Zelia V.
TravelerMiddle Baxter Road
This is a joke
It's just a little area to pull out directly behind an oil processing facility
Why is this even on this app?!
Kent G.
Guide
Green River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site
White Horse Canyon OHV
OHV trail. Many side pullouts. Quiet, dusty, beautiful views On a butte so windy. One OHV passed before dusk on a Friday night. Otherwise all by myself. Accessible with fro t wheel Promaster. Go slow
Brenda M.Guide
Buckboard Cove Dispersed Campsite
Buckboard Cove
Nice river side camping on a rock beach. Antelope, deer and birds of all kinds are plentiful. There are 2 roads each has at least one really nice dispersed camping spot.
Corinne H.TravelerGreen River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site
Dirt, rocks, and sage brush
Wide open BLM land. This particular spot is easily accessible, although I couldn't tell how friendly other campers were and you have to drive over sagebrush to really pull off the road if the one or two real pull offs are occupied. I ended up driving around rutted and rocky roads off the ones that are on Google maps, trying to find a good pull off but the few there are were already occupied, some by folks that seemed to have been there for a while. Some of the side roads were really rough and I was lucky to make it through them in my Subaru, although any vehicle could handle the main road to the spot tagged here.
It's also really exposed to the wind and elements with no trees. It's up pretty high and there's not really any wind break from the landscape. Very cold in mid September but I'd imagine really hot at times in the summer. I may have hit it at a particularly windy time but it definitely nearly made me look for an alternative spot, of which options are limited in the area.
Aside from that it was beautiful. Moon gazing and sunset and sunrise, smelled heavenly of sagebrush. I wouldn't count on seeing wild horses here- I read that recently they've been pushed out but you can look for them further east.
- RRandall B.Scout
Middle Baxter Road
Good place to stop for the night
Not level but tons of space. Several other rigs here and no one is close to each other. Getting over 400mbs on T-Mobile 5g
- CChristopher H.Traveler
Little Mountain Dispersed Camp
Quite a nice place
Great views from the top, but we chose a more sheltered site due to the strong chilly wind. Beautiful sunset and sunrise. There were many good sites along the road in as well. Road could be done in a minivan when dry, but might get tricky when wet.
- CChris E.Scout
Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
Great place to stay
We’re here in mid September and only two other campers. Got a spot right in the edge of the water. Very private could not see or hear anyone else. Beautiful, clean camping area. The campground on the tip of the little peninsula was available and surround by water on three sides was available, but a little windy. Our selected spot was more secluded but still right on the waters edge.
- BBlaine R.Guide
McCoy Flats East Dispersed Camp
McCoy
Great area. Fun mountain biking trails. Couple of spots with fire rings. Only issue is someone is “camping” in their car right by the day use area, a non-camping area.
Jeff A.TravelerLittle Mountain Dispersed Camp
Quiet and Solitary
I stayed here in June. Solitary, quiet, and beautiful. Great views! I came in from the SW side of Little Mountain and couldn’t make it to the top in my AWD Highlander, but there were plenty of flat spots to make camp. It was a tad buggy but overall it was 👍
- KKevin K.Guide
FS Road #177 Bowden Draw Dispersed Camping Area
Great spot
We stayed on 918, which is technically no camping. We moved after 2 nights to the spot behind pictures of the sign. It was really nice, some traffic though. Zero Verizon signal, just sos mode.
Floor V.TravelerMcCoy Flats East Dispersed Camp
Not allowed to camp here anymore
It’s not allowed to camp here anymore
- RRachel J.Scout
Green River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site
quiet and beautiful
there were only 2 other groups here when we arrived late last night. Didn’t get to see any wild horses but the sunrise was stunning. Pretty good Verizon phone service too
Greg L.
Legend
Sheep Creek Lake Primitive Campground
Sheep Creek primitive camping area
This is a primitive camping area by Sheep Creek Lake. No amenities, no established campsites, no toilets, no garbage dumpsters, no water, no cell signal. Road access is gravel graved. A primitive boat ramp is available. This lake seems to be more of a Fish and Game nursery lake for raising Colo River Trout.
Steve M.
Ranger
Upper Marsh Creek
Primitive as can be!
Entrance is marked as Firehole Campground, about 12 miles from Green river. Road is not maintained and deeply rutted. Made it about 5 mi in and created my own turnaround spot as there are none. Ended up in a previously used camping area that has no fire pits or any facilities whatsoever. Fire danger all around so didn't build one. No rocks anywhere to create a fire pit. Nice, Serene and quiet location. No Wildlife to speak of. Great for one night but no service of any kind including cell or gps.
- Lori S.Scout
Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
ATVs Speedboats Dirt bikes generators
We spent this past Friday night at this dispersed campground. While the grounds are beautiful, it was extremely noisy with Harding going on all night by the Lakeshore. It was extremely noisy with all of the power equipment on and near the lake, including ATVs, generators, speed boats. If you were looking for peace and quiet, I would move away from the Lakeshore and Camp on the road going out. The road going out is quite rough and has about mile and a half of pretty bad washboard and is sandy in some spots as well
Donner N.Guide
White Mountain Road
Nice Spot, Windy
A great little spot with a wonderful view. Little bit or driving on a rough dirt road. Would go to this spot again, would not go back for rent camping though. Too windy
Cortlan S.GuideSpring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
Great Waterfront Spots
Nice grassy spots, just pull in where ever you see a fire ring. The dirt road in isn’t too bad and is pretty short, there were plenty of sedans driving in so it’s accessible for most vehicles when the ground is dry. Lots of cows and cow poop so watch out if you bring dogs! I had full bars of LTE extended network on Verizon, enough to send texts, make calls, and could load some webpages but it was pretty slow
David B.ScoutWhite Mountain Road
Awesome
Not too busy, terrific views of the city below. Great experience, great site. Would recommend
Alexis M.ScoutWhite Mountain Road
Cool and Lovely
A little bit more breezy and cool than down below. Lots of great places to pull over. Great views.
- Greg L.Legend
Forest Road #838 Dispersed Camping Area
Forest Rd #838 dispersed
Forest Road #838 is a rough rocky road but is flat so not steep. Several spots in sun or shade. Just off hwy #44 so some hwy noise. No water, no trash, no toilets. Cell signal is marginal.
- Greg L.Legend
Road #839 Dispersed Camping
#839 dispersed camp area
Forest road #839 is a popular dispersed camp area due to the flat topography and the smooth graded dirt road. Close to hwy #44 so some hwy noise. Free dispersed, 16d limit, no water, no trash, no toilets. Cell signal is marginal.
- MMargaret T.Traveler
Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
Remote Camping with Views
Upon initial set up we were thrilled. Great cell service, views, and can’t beat a fire and smores on the beach.
A couple of downsides. Lots of expansive soil. Impassable when wet. Our 2 wheel drive van got stuck in muck. Jeep pulled it out luckily. Open range means lots of cow pies. And remote camping without enforced WAG laws ( “waste alleviation and gelling,”) you will find human “pies” as well. Mix in dogs running around in rain….
Kelda C.GuideSpring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
Favorite Spot So Far
I loved camping here. Easy enough drive on a dirt road for a couple miles. Really gorgeous area with lots of privacy. I pulled into the first spot I saw with a fire ring, but probably could have gotten closer to the water if I kept driving. A few other campers around, but plenty of space to spread out. The wake boarders made me wish I had a paddleboard or kayak. I left after running out of water, but will definitely be back.
- Kelda C.Guide
Green River Flaming Gorge Dispersed Site
Solid Option
Requires a 2ish mile drive up a mountain road, but my transit van handled it fine. I camped right after memorial day, so there was a good amount of shell casings and broken glass. Sad that people don't clean up after themselves. This spot is really nice otherwise. The fire pits and wild horses are a nice touch.
Michael M.Traveler
McCoy Flats MTB Trailhead
Great quiet spot
Well off the beaten path. Nearest boondocking neighbor is over a mile away. Good att coverage
Guide to Manila
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Manila, Utah, where nature's tranquility meets stunning landscapes. This area offers a variety of spots for campers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Dispersed campers should check out Flaming Gorge NRA Dispersed
- The Flaming Gorge NRA Dispersed area features expansive camping options with numerous dirt roads leading to scenic spots by the water or elevated locations with breathtaking views.
- Campers can enjoy activities like kayaking and exploring nearby geological formations, making it a perfect base for outdoor adventures.
- Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of animals, including pronghorn antelope and diverse bird species, that can be spotted in this serene environment.
Tips for free and dispersed camping near Manila, Utah
- When visiting Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge, be prepared for a lack of amenities; there are no drinking water or electric hookups available.
- Choose a spot that offers privacy and proximity to the water, as many sites are not clearly marked, allowing for a more personalized camping experience.
- Keep an eye out for local wildlife, including cows and deer, which can often be seen roaming the area.
Scenic views at Buckboard Wash - Dispersed
- The Buckboard Wash - Dispersed area provides stunning views of the lake, especially during sunrise and sunset, making it a photographer's dream.
- With a vault toilet available, this site offers a bit more convenience while still maintaining the remote camping experience.
- The vast open spaces allow for plenty of room to find a secluded spot, even when the area is busy with other campers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Manila, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Manila, UT is Flaming Gorge NRA Dispersed with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.
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