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Manti - La Sal KOA's spacious campsites accommodate pets throughout their 104-site property in Mount Pleasant. Dogs are welcome at tent sites, RV spaces with full hookups, and cabin accommodations, making it a versatile option for pet owners camping in central Utah. The campground provides trash receptacles and maintained grounds where campers can walk their dogs. Pet owners must keep their animals leashed while on the property. Sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean restroom facilities. The campground remains open year-round and offers both water and electric hookups for RV campers. Staff members are helpful and friendly toward pets, and the campground is well-maintained with regular grounds upkeep to ensure a pleasant experience for both people and animals.
Maple Canyon Campground connects directly to multiple dog-friendly hiking trails, allowing campers to explore with their pets on nearby paths. This Forest Service site permits dogs throughout the campground and surrounding recreational areas while requiring standard leashing in developed sites. The location serves as a popular base for rock climbers who bring their dogs, with direct walking access to climbing areas from campsites. The campground provides vault toilets but no running water, so campers must bring their own supply for both themselves and their pets. Summer temperatures can become quite warm, requiring extra water for dogs, while fall offers cooler conditions with colorful maple foliage. Sites include fire pits and picnic tables set among forested surroundings. Dogs should be monitored for wildlife encounters in this canyon setting where bears and cougars are present.
"Not too far off the highway and I felt like I was up deep in the mountains. This park is beyond pretty. Staff was great. All around great visit."
"The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because some of the sites aren't level and are pretty close to each other. I had to use 3 yellow square leveling blocks on the left side."
from $50 - $300 / night
Check Availability"You are WALKING distance from sport climbs of all grades. Verizon service just outside the campground, where the pavement ends we parked at a turnout."
"There are a lot of campsites and all are right next to climbing areas. The maple leaves in the fall are fantastic."
from $10 - $40 / night
Check Availability"We were blown away at how tranquil and beautiful the surroundings are at Potters Pond Campground. The abundant trees and brush truly make one feel like they are a million miles away from home."
"The campground is right on a main access road for OHV’s to drive up to Skyline Drive which is good if that’s what you are there for."
from $10 - $40 / night
Check Availability"The views are beautiful and it’s great camping, four wheeling, and fishing at the many nearby reservoirs. You can even take Miller Flat Road all the way down to Joe’s Valley."
from $15 - $60 / night
Check Availability"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"
"Potters ponds are a short drive and offer trout fishing. There are hiking trails; East Mountain Trail and Spoon Creek Spur Trail just north of the campground."
"Tons of Utv, Atv trails. Wildlife in abundance."
from $30 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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"
from $10 - $18 / night
Check Availability"Super close to the lake which I loved. Great fishing and water activities you can do"
"It’s located just 5 minutes from the lake, which can be seen down the hill to the north. In the early morning deer frequent the meadow between the sites and the lake."
from $10 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Site 9 but sites 4, 5, 12 good too. 1 is private but away from toilets. Nice view down the valley to Electric Lake. Decent distance to Scofield."
"This is a beautiful campground that is close to many lakes. Navigating through the campground is very tight with large boulders and logs inconveniently placed."
from $10 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Easy access to fishing and off-road excursions, hiking and photography."
GuideThis is a rest stop. It's great. There is a dog park. Water to hook up to for a fill. There are a ton of picnic tables and a paved walking path through an outdoor educational museum. bathroom too. Perfect for an in between salt lake and Moab.
TravelerAwesome first camp of the year. Booked as soon as the state parks opened back up. Place really gave that “middle of nowhere feel”, lake and surrounding area were beautiful. Campsites were simple and bathrooms were nice. Only issue we had was we accidentally booked a site without electric. Could’ve been more clear on website, but also likely a rookie mistake being our first camp in Utah
RangerWe chose this area as a central location to Moab, Provo and SLC! Nice scenic drives to all of those places from camp and did not feel too far out. Campground was clean and well kept. Staff is very nice and helpful. It will be beautiful in a few years with the landscaping investment they have made. Plenty of individual showers. I recommend the ones at office building, they are bigger. Laundry facilities great. Huge plus is dish washing sink with hot water. It is always nice to not have to wash dishes in camper. Dog park, playground and splash pad. My only caution is that it is between Highway and railroad tracks so if you are noise sensitive be aware. We didn’t notice any major noise and slept very comfortably with the nice flowing River behind us. Helper is cute town to explore.
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
GuideBeautiful RV Park!! Friendly service! Escorted to our Site# 201 which backed up to the Price River. Site was super level for us. Great space between neighbors on our side of the park. There is a picnic table. However, we took our chairs down to the river bank each evening. So tranquil and relaxing! Laundry room is nice and all machines were in working order. We did not use the restrooms but took a peek in and they are all clean and look new. Beautiful mountain scenery as well. AT&T, T-Mobile Cell Service were excellent. No issues with their WiFI. So many cable channels! If there was one Con, it was that the dog park/run area was muddy. Looks like they are watering the area to maybe get more grass to grow. However, there are plenty of other grassy spots with Dog Waste Stations and bags to walk your dog. Street traffic noise can be heard. We do have a white noise machine and it did not interrupt our sleep. Enjoyed our relaxing stay here! Highly recommend!
ScoutThis place has it all. Clean bathrooms, hot showers, washers n dryers, basketball court, playground, fenced in dog park, a clubhouse building that has arcade games, pool tables, full kitchen, skee ball, dart boards, recliners so comfy you won't wanna get up, all set up around a huge tv screen similar to being at a movie theater, BOWLING, yes bowling, an outdoor swimming pool, awesome friendly happy helpful staff and matience, green sites with power water sewer, pull thru and back in sites, picnic tables, BBQ grills, very family friendly there! And they seem to do cute things throughout the week inviting everyone to join, like free hotdogs and hangout at main pavilion, movie nights, game nights, like they actually care about you as people and not just a payment! Its a nice park for sure!
ScoutWhat a cute little site! Lots of shade and space! There are concrete pits, grills, tent pads, trailer pads, and tables. The bathrooms were super clean, and you can tell that the camp host takes care of the site and goes the extra mile to make it a clean place. It’s dog friendly, but make sure to clean up after you pet!
Guide-cows -good roads -good Verizon service -pets allowed -fire rings -most sit don’t have shade
TravelerStayed here at the end of the camp season. It’s a nice campground, but the spots are a little confusing. First, their normal campsites are really small. We’d actually accidentally set up residence in a double spot without knowing it. So that was unexpected, given the spots are kind of pricey already (normally it’s $23/night, but the doubles were $46/night). And although we only had 6 people (limit for a single site is 8), we also had to pay an additional $8 for the extra car. Besides that, it’s nice that they allow pets.
Central Utah's Mount Pleasant offers pet-friendly camping experiences within the Manti-La Sal National Forest, where elevations range from 5,000 to 10,000 feet. The area experiences warm summer days with cool evenings, while spring and fall bring temperature swings of 30-40 degrees between day and night. Dispersed camping options exist along forest service roads, providing alternatives to established campgrounds.
Rock climbing access: Maple Canyon Campground connects directly to conglomerate rock climbing areas with diverse routes. "You are WALKING distance from sport climbs of all grades," notes Sarah W., adding, "Some canyons have pictographs too! We also have dogs, so the small creek was nice for them to cool down in."
Fishing opportunities: Gooseberry Creek Campground offers convenient access to fishing spots. "Super close to the lake which I loved. Great fishing and water activities you can do," reports Becky J. The nearby reservoir provides additional options for anglers.
Hiking trails: The area features multiple trail systems with varied difficulty levels. At Maple Canyon, Lisa notes, "Scenic but steep 4 mile loop hike to viewpoint. Bear and cougar country so keep your food and trash properly stored." Many trails remain accessible through October.
Off-road exploration: The region contains extensive OHV routes connecting camping areas. At Indian Creek, Brent L. mentions, "This campground was very shady. Tons of Utv, Atv trails. Wildlife in abundance." These trails often connect multiple recreation areas.
Seasonal beauty: Fall brings spectacular color changes to many pet-friendly campgrounds near Mount Pleasant. "Love this place! Fall is beautiful with all the colors!" shares Lisa about Maple Canyon. The maple trees create vibrant displays from late September through October.
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds offer opportunities to spot local wildlife. Troy L. notes about Indian Creek Campground: "There are plenty of opportunities to see wildlife such as deer, elk, coyotes, and we have seen black bears in the area." Morning and evening hours provide best viewing times.
Elevation relief: Higher elevation campgrounds provide cooler temperatures during summer months. At Lake Canyon Recreation Area, Karin W. explains: "We had a great time 4 wheeling in the area and fishing and kayaking on Cleaveland and Huntington reservoirs. Beautiful area with nice temperatures in July."
Privacy options: The national forest offers secluded sites for those seeking quiet. About the Willow Creek Road dispersed site, Tracey W. says, "Lots of spots to camp along the road but this one seemed the most private." These areas typically have minimal facilities but greater solitude.
Weather preparation: Mountain elevations mean significant temperature variations. At Maple Canyon, Belinda H. shared her experience: "We parked in front of the campsite, dug out a footprint for our tent in the snow, built a fire and had the place to ourselves. Though it got pretty cold my son had thought ahead and brought zero degree sleeping bags."
Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds requires traveling unpaved roads. Flat Canyon camper Mark M. notes, "Smallish beautiful campground. Nice view down the valley to Electric Lake. Decent distance to Scofield." Higher-clearance vehicles may be needed for certain areas.
Limited services: Many dog-friendly campgrounds near Mount Pleasant have minimal facilities. At Gooseberry Reservoir, Lucy L. advises: "There are no facilities, so bring your own water and plan to use 'natures toilet'. I would suggest water shoes because the shore can be murky when wading in."
Seasonal availability: High-elevation campgrounds have limited seasons. Sara A. explains about Lake Canyon: "Due to the elevation it's best to plan to stay here in July or August; if it's been a snowy winter it probably won't open in June. There is no water or trash bins; pack in, pack out."
Water activities: Several campgrounds offer water recreation options for children. Derek E. says about Gooseberry Creek: "It's located just 5 minutes from the lake, which can be seen down the hill to the north. In the early morning deer frequent the meadow between the sites and the lake."
Group camping options: Some locations cater specifically to larger family groups. At Miller Flat-Joes Valley, Brad B. notes, "Big campsites with nice tables and bathrooms," adding "Lots of rivers close, and a view of Joes Valley." These sites often require advance reservations.
Wildlife education: The area provides opportunities to teach children about local ecosystems. Troy L. mentions at Indian Creek: "Potters ponds are a short drive and offer trout fishing. There are hiking trails; East Mountain Trail and Spoon Creek Spur Trail just north of the campground."
Shoulder season benefits: For families with schedule flexibility, consider visiting in early fall. At Maple Canyon, Lisa notes, "Fall is beautiful with all the colors! We were here in late October after a little snow so the place was empty. Even with no host the area was very clean, pit toilets were open and stocked with TP."
Site selection: Many campgrounds have limited spaces for larger RVs. Jeff W. cautions about Flat Canyon: "Navigating through the campground is very tight with large boulders and logs inconveniently placed. It took much longer than usual to back our 32 foot trailer into our site. I wouldn't recommend anything longer than 32'."
Mountain access: Some roads present challenges for towing. Karin W. shares about Lake Canyon: "It's a really steep canyon to pull a trailer up from the Fairview side so make sure your truck has the power and you watch the temperature. We overheated on the way up but we did make it after a 45 minute cool down period."
Elevation considerations: Higher campgrounds require engine and brake management. At Pleasant Creek Ranch, Kenyon notes: "The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because some of the sites aren't level and are pretty close to each other. I had to use 3 yellow square leveling blocks on the left side."
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