Searching for the best camping near Manti-La Sal National Forest, UT? Manti-La Sal National Forest is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Manti-La Sal National Forest, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
$18 / night
"Weren’t too many campers around. Lots of trees for shade. Lake is drying up and looks a bit sad."
"Right near the reservoir, I had a freat, secluded time, while in between bouldering seasion. Will visit again but will camp roght outside park with the other renegades"
"It is RIGHT next to a mountain bike trail, so expect some early-morning bikers to be coming down.
Overall, it was a great place to camp."
"Campsite I stayed at/the drive up is amazing during sunset"
$10 - $40 / night
"Manti Community is located just outside of Manti UT and is easily accessible via a dirt road. It's never full and rarely has any people."
"This is a forest campsite with vault toilets nearby. Lots of wildlife especially small furry ones. Dirt road into the site is bumpy. Great for peace and quiet."
$35 - $300 / night
"There are great atv trails nearby. There is a great golf course right next to the lake/campground. The restaurant at the golf club has really good food. The bathrooms are kept clean."
"This place is a great place to camp if you have one of the single or double site next to lake. There is plenty of grass and great facilities. The group site on other side of road is not the best."
$10 - $18 / night
"There is no shortage of biking, hiking and riding trails. The campground sits adjacent to the Arapeen Tail which is a network of OHV trails. We stayed two nights here and wished we could stay more."
"Didn’t stay at the campground drive down an oil rig road and found a camp spot with no one around!!."
$10 - $40 / night
"It was a really nice camp ground with a lot of off road trails. Cant swim in the lake because its really small but it has a lot of fish. A lot of cows and horses roaming freely."
$40 - $60 / night
"However, they really are in a great location and easily accessible. The Dwelling is large enough to hold a really big family or two couples with small children. "
$25 - $30 / night
"They were redoing the Dam while we were there last, so we couldn’t enjoy the lake. We did, however, head up the mountain and had some good success fishing close by."
"I selected the Millsite Campground because of its proximity to the Moore Cutoff road’s interesting geology, located a few miles away."
TravelerThis KOA is daily straight forward. Has everything you will need. Laundry only had on machine working but I was able to get all mine done while we were here. Has a game room with a family room area and a large TV. We were able to ride our side by side from this location right onto the Arapeen trail. The main office will give you a simple map on how to get there and they also sell the trail maps for $10.50. Wanted to use the pool but it was closed for the season.
TravelerThe title pretty much covers it. Great BLM land close to the freeway.
GuidePlenty of space for any camper. tents to fifth wheels. The night I camped 9/20/25 there were about a dozen vehicles.
ScoutIt was great for a quick stop close to two Maverick truck stops. Restaurants and tourist attractions. Industrial trucks up and down the main road but not very bothers. Able to let the dogs from free.
ScoutThere is a sign on the way up that says no dispersed camping, but that’s just for a specific area. A little ways past that it switches back to free dispersed. Nice quiet spot with hardly anyone else! Cute stream and mountain bike track on the way up too.
TravelerIt was a beautiful spot, I drove past the 4 by the river and turned around and got the 3rd one. Not many people until around 9 to 1130 about 50 different cars left on the road, I don’t know if there’s ohv trails or what.
LegendClose to the highway for an overnight stop. Crowded, no facilities or privacy. Basically a field that everyone is camping in.
Be wary that when it rains, this field turns into a super slick and deep mud.
GuideHad a lot of fun going here. It’s just off the highway but you drive further and can’t see the highway or hear traffic so it gives it a more real experience. Lots of cool spots in the area, I like a more rural spot within the rocks so I drove in deeper near swayseys cabin and found a rad spot right on the rocks. No light pollution at all so the stars were amazing at night. Also notable that this place isn’t too far from Moab so there’s more around. You won’t have service going in so make sure you have a map or some common sense.
ScoutWe love going to this Park in Castle Dale. Castle Dale has so much to offer us because we have 3 kids and there is so much to do in the area. Our kids are 9, 7 and 3 1/2 so it makes things very convenient and easy for us to go there and we can rent ATV's locally as well and there is a lot of close by site seeing.
The park has a new owner and they have been consistently improving the parks. We were there about a month ago and they just opened up the laundry facility and club house, I hear they are going to add a dog park , provide propane sales and even have charging stations for EVs. Love that they are making these improvements shows that they really care
Camping near Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're into tent camping or RVing, there are plenty of spots to set up camp and enjoy nature.
Camping near Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for adventure or a peaceful getaway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Manti-La Sal National Forest?
According to TheDyrt.com, Manti-La Sal National Forest offers a wide range of camping options, with 198 campgrounds and RV parks near Manti-La Sal National Forest and 66 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Manti-La Sal National Forest?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Manti-La Sal National Forest is Joes Valley Reservoir with a 4.1-star rating from 8 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Manti-La Sal National Forest?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 66 free dispersed camping spots near Manti-La Sal National Forest.
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