Best Glamping near Manila, UT

Recent Glamping Reviews near Manila, Utah

136 Reviews of 23 Manila Campgrounds

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  Tom D.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 15, 2025

  Cedar Springs Campground

  Clean, Quiet and Our 43’er Fit

  Nice National Forest campground with paved interior roads and sites. Most sites have privacy. We never use the facilities. We drove in from Green River on I-80 taking 530 to Manila, then 44 to 191 north to Cedar Springs Campground. 6100’ in elevation. 44 has very very long pulls and is very windy but we were not concerned about our 70’ length. We did not encounter any unpaved roads on our route. Nor should the part of 191 we did not travel be an unpaved road. We stayed here for three nights having met my brother and wife, renting a pontoon boat for one day on the lake and enjoyed the views. Site 12 lists a 35’ maximum length and it took us two tries to get in while gathering a crowd. But we fit with a few feet to spare parking our tow vehicle down by the camp host. This might have been one of three sites that we would have fit. Some sites have a view of the lake. It is a short drive to the marina and a few more miles to Dutch John the closest store. Bring all your food because you definitely pay for the cost of delivery to the Dutch John convenience store. Don’t miss Red Canyon Overlook (40.8939814, -109.5641603) and check out the campgrounds nearby for other stays.

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  MickandKarla W.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 12, 2021

  Steinaker State Park Campground

  Great Base to Explore the Area

  Access to the park was easy as was check in. The camp hosts were super nice and very accommodating during our three night’s stay. We proceeded backwards through the campground as instructed to pull through site 8, which is FHUs and 50 AMP. We had to maneuver our 39’ fifth wheel so the utilities side bedroom slide wouldn’t go into a tree. The utilities are placed in the middle of the pad so that was nice. However, water pressure was only about 25 to 30 psi so we filled our freshwater tank and used the pump. We got spotty service on Verizon between 1 and 2 bars. In the mornings we were able to get our Verizon MiFi to work well. We really liked being on the upper campground level with more space between the sites and the covered patio with the picnic table. Sites 1- 8 that lead to the upper level are FHUs. Beware that site 8 is a 1/4 moon turn with a large tree then two poles out the front of the site that people have complained about hitting. We could have backed out of the site but decided to go carefully forward and we missed the poles(obvious from scrapes that some people did not), but we did scrape the branches of the trees. Pull through site 7 is probably the easiest FHU to get into. The rest of the sites are a mix of different services, i.e. water and electric or no hookups at all. They also have a couple of yurts and a cabin. The main draw here seemed to be OHVs but there were also a few people with boats. Checkout Moonshine Arch. It took us twice to find the Moonshine Arch, which is just down the road from Steinaker SP. Google maps nor Waze will get you to the trailhead. It's best to ask for directions from the camp host manning the Steinaker SP gate entrance. The first time we were not prepared and missed the turn to the left after you get on the gravel road(there's no sign). When we got to the parking area, we had no idea which way to go and ended up wondering around. There was a couple with a brochure(which you can get at the park office) but it was basically worthless. Since it was hot and we had our dogs, we bailed but did have a nice hike. The second day we were better prepared and found a blogger who had posted instructions. Basically its a.8/less than a mile moderate hike as follows: 1) go through the green gate to an old, rough jeep trail and follow it around to the right to another green gate, 2) before that green gate follow the trail to the left until you come to an intersection where you'll go right and continue until you get to the flat rocks that go up a hill, 3) climb the flat rock hill staying towards the left until you see a BLM info sign, 4) at the sign follow the trail to the left(at this point you can follow the footprints in the sand) and keep going until you get to the arch, which has a sign that you are there, and of course the arch is hard to miss at this point. Some info says you can see the arch after you climb the flat rock hill. You can see trees around the arch once you know where it is but not the arch itself. Also, if you are into dinosaurs, this is your area starting with Vernal’s museum plus state and national sights as well.

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  Callie B.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 19, 2021

  Stateline Campground

  Decent Site

  Decent site if it there are no other sites open further into Utah. Most of the sites are back to back and while there are trees around the site it feels more like a parking lot than other sites further up. There are 3 sites near the entrance that feel a little more like camping as they face the lake. Of course every site has a table and fire pit with several bathrooms around the camp.

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  Drew W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 30, 2016

  Stateline Campground

  Awesome lake!

  State line Cove Campround is great. The beachy lake was awesome. I enjoyed doing some stand up paddle boarding, and swimming in the lake. My campsite was right next to the lake. It was great to open up my tent and see the beautiful lake and sandy area. This campground actually is close to the Wyoming and Utah boarder. There really isn't any shaded areas, so during the summer months I'm sure it gets pretty hot. You can't make reservations ahead of time, it's on a first come first serve basis. However, I got there around 6pm on a Friday and was able to get a good spot. The campsites are pretty bare, and not every campsite comes with a picnic table. The toilets are a little gross, but it wasn't a huge deal for me. I would come back again just to do more stand up paddle boarding in the lake!

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  Quinn Z.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 29, 2020

  Utah Forest Road 13 Dispersed Camping

  Just off the highway, amazing dispersed camping!

  This was one of my favorite finds during my trip through Utah earlier this summer. We were checking out Flaming Gorge and, predictably, all the campgrounds were booked full. I prefer cool dispersed camping anyway, so I decided to venture off some forest roads to see what I could see. And man, that paid returns!

  As you head down this forest road (it is a bit rough, low-clearance cars might have a rough go of it, as well as full-sized RVs) you'll see multiple minimal dispersed campsites, most with small man-made rock firepits and nothing else. You're back in the trees, but they aren't overly heavy, so the light comes through just fine, and you'll have open spots as well. One dispersed site on the way to mine looked to have an incredible view, but alas, it was taken.

  My site was very large, right where the fire road (more a trail really) seemed to split in two directions. Tons of flat ground for tents, a big healthy stone firepit, and plenty of wood around to harvest. Set up shop as soon as I found it and glad I did. So quiet, big and open, trees for the hammock - basically everything I look for when I try and find a cool place to camp. 

  Highly, highly recommended. Would camp here again in a heartbeat. Unfortunately I was too excited to remember to get any good photos of the site itself, so instead, please drool over the shishkabobs I got going on the fire, and the trees at dusk.

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  Chris D.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 24, 2021

  Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA

  Great campground.

  Very nice facility, very clean and well kept. Good wifi.

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  Desert J.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 20, 2021

  Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA

  Easy access big sites

  Gravel lots with green grass. Quiet neighborhood. Minimal road noise. Typical amenities that a KOA has. We would stay here again.

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  Todd S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 30, 2021

  Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA

  Great place to camp

  The facility is very nice and clean. The staff is super friendly.

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  Billie B.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 9, 2019

  Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA

  Great place

  Super clean and well maintained. Large park for kids. Has a pool but this wasn’t open while we stayed. Access to the lake is about 6 miles and access to national park activities close and easy to get to. Would recommend if you are KOA campers.

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  Elizabeth V.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 26, 2018

  Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA

  Fireman's memorial campsite

  We stayed in spot #21 with amazing views and every spot had a paved place for the truck (since we have a roof top tent, being level where we park is important). Also- flush toilets! A lot of mosquitos but it's near water in July so that's to be expected!

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  Bruce P.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 30, 2018

  Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA

  Immaculately maintained oasis

  We stayed here one night on July 20, 2018.  

  This KOA was a welcome stop after the long hot time we had in the Arches area. After going over an 8500 foot pass and stopping in the close by town of Rangely, UT (visiting the town museum), we arrived.  The park was pretty full but the atmosphere was welcoming and calm. The folks who run the KOA are both friendly and attentive.  They helped spot us into our back-in trailer site and our kids visited with their dog while we got the rundown on their facilities. We visited at the height of the season and there were 20 plus kids in the play areas at all times, but the sound did not carry which was nice. The pool is expertly maintained and located right next to the laundry room (handy). The showers were excellent and again, clean and well maintained like the rest of the facilities. The small store has just about anything and everything you could need including RV/trailer repair parts.

  This is the first time we stayed at a KOA but will use them again after this great experience on the road.

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  Lisa W.

  Guide

  

  May. 15, 2018

  Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground

  Close to boat ramp

  If you are in an RV with a boat and enjoy blacktop camping, this is the place to be. Close to the boat ramp, easy access. When we are with my elderly family who need to be stable we stay here. If we are just us and the kids and dogs we go stay at Dutch John.

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  Alan B.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 1, 2018

  Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground

  Beautiful area close to the resevoir.

  It's hard to find a bad spot to camp at the reservoir and this campground is not an exception. The site we were in had plenty of shade and had a picnic table and a permanent fire ring.

  This area is on the west side of the reservoir so you have plenty of hiking opportunities heading west up into the forests. If you continue on past the dam there is cliff diving at some boat docking sites on the east shores

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  Elizabeth G.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 24, 2018

  Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground

  The best place in the world

  My family has been camping here for 29 years!!! It our favorite spot in the lake!!! Somewhat protected from the storms and it’s a very quiet place!!!

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 28, 2021

  Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground

  Big parking lot camping

  This camp area is sectioned off of the very large sheep creek bay boat ramp parking. There are just 4-5 spots on blacktop for TTs and RVs, one tiny spot for a lone tenter. No shade and big toy hauler TTs seem to hog the area. $13/$6.50 senior, NO WATER no cell signal. Trash and toilets at boat ramp about 100yds away across the blacktop parking area. Unless you are a boat person, this blacktop cg area is not my idea of a cg. No RV dump either.

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  mark F.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 13, 2024

  Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground

  Great site ONLY of your there with a boat

  This is a sectioned off section ofr the parking lot at the boat ramp where 4ish rvs can park/camp. While the camping isn't much, it is right at the boat ramp/launch which is super convenient. There are toilets. Very little shade.

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  Jesse G.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 24, 2020

  Stateline Cove Campground

  Pretty Good Location

  This is a good Boondocking site, especially if you have a SXS or watercraft. Not much charged to stay...they let me stay free as a veteran. Can’t say that’ll happen again.

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  Jim R.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 12, 2020

  Stateline Cove Campground

  Unexpected beautiful spot.

  Remote lakeside beautiful spot to dry camp. Quiet and peaceful! Nice place to camp after a long drive.

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  Will E.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 8, 2021

  Stateline Cove Campground

  Great dispersed

  Great dispersed camping. Can get very windy. Great kayaking and paddle boarding. Can camp within 40 yards of the water. Close to Manilla for gas and supplies. The town of green river is approximately 1 hour away.

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  Andy S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 18, 2022

  Stateline Cove Campground

  Dispersed on a remote cove

  I took road 150 out away from the campground and found a quiet remote cove down one on the side roads. 4WD was necessary. Great views and access to the water as the lake was at low water level. Only challenge was the bugs right at sunset.

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  mark F.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 12, 2024

  Stateline Cove Campground

  On the beach!

  Dispersed beach camping, vault toilets, dumpsters, great views and direct access for swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding. Boats can be put in at marina and beached here. No trees or shade but a light constant breeze in jun when we visited

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  Bridget K.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2018

  Lucerne Campground - Ashley National Forest

  Nice, open campground with great views

  This campground is 20 dollars a night, which is a bit more than some of the nearby campgrounds. Very nice hosts and some grassy spots for tents. The views of flaming gorge are great.

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  Dani G.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 26, 2019

  Lucerne Campground - Ashley National Forest

  Great bathrooms and wildlife

  We came late in the year, however one section was still open. There was plenty of spots to choose from. The site had rabbits, deer and antelope roaming around. The bathrooms were clean and well kept. No soap dispensers but there was a hand air dryer.

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  Heather C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2020

  Lucerne Campground - Ashley National Forest

  Beautiful

  Great campsite next to the lake. The staff was great and super helpful. Antelope and ground squirrels have made this place home.

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  Sara

  Guide

  

  Sep. 25, 2020

  Lucerne Campground - Ashley National Forest

  What a beautiful place

  This campground has large RV spots and there are 140 of them. Antelope wander around the park all day and the water is crystal clear. We didn’t have a reservation and they have many first come first serve sites- we even got one with an amazing lake view. This is one of those places I will never forget because it’s so pretty. Also, the bathrooms (flush toilets only) are super clean. Sites have electricity and water is available.

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  Lex W.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 17, 2021

  Lucerne Campground - Ashley National Forest

  Alright

  It’s alright not worth 22 bucks tho

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 29, 2021

  Lucerne Campground - Ashley National Forest

  Large developed CG

  Largest developed CG on westside of flaming gorge. Several loops for TTs/TVs and tent campers. Electric hookups sites also. Water, trash, restrooms, showers. Lots of staff maintenance activity around. Not my style of camping but families will like it and RVs that need electric will like it. $31 electric sites, $22 no electric sites. Water, trash restrooms, showers.