Within Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete South Recreation Area provides an established camping option managed by the US Forest Service. The forested terrain sits approximately seven miles east of Sterling, offering access to the broader national forest system.
Campers can explore camping near Manti-La Sal National Forest throughout the region. The recreation area serves as a base for forest activities, though specific amenity details remain limited. Upper Six Mile Ponds lies just over a mile east for those seeking additional overnight options in the area.
Description
The Sanpete South Recreation Area is located on the west side of the Wasatch Plateau, south of Ephraim Canyon to the Forest boundary. It extends from the Skyline Drive on the east to the west Forest boundary. The closest access is from US 89 and nearby communities are Ephraim, Manti and Mayfield. This area features camping, scenic drives, hiking, motorized trails, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting. The Great Basin Environmental Education Center is located in this area.
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Location
Public CampgroundSanpete South Recreation Area is located in Utah
Directions
For directions to this site, please contact the Sanpete Ranger District: 435-636-3300.
Coordinates
39.18220569 N
111.56375928 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 2 min from Provo, UT
- 2 hrs 33 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 1 min from Ogden, UT
- 3 hrs 54 min from Grand Junction, CO
