Browne Lake Group Sites sits within Ashley National Forest, roughly ten miles from Manila, Utah, designed specifically for larger camping parties. The campground features three designated group areas in the center, surrounded by individual sites numbered 1-20. Sites 1-14 accommodate RVs and trailers on more level terrain, while sites 15-20 work better for tent camping in smaller, more wooded spots.
The forested setting provides decent spacing between sites, with established fire rings and picnic tables at each location. Vault toilets are distributed throughout the campground and maintained regularly. No water or trash service is available on-site, so campers must pack in all supplies and pack out waste. Cell service is nonexistent in this area.
Browne Lake itself remains small without a boat launch, limiting watercraft to kayaks and fishing pontoons. ATV trails branch out from the campground into the surrounding forest terrain. The camp host sells firewood bundles for $7, though natural deadfall in the immediate area has been picked over heavily. "Vault toilets, tables and fire rings but no water or trash," confirms Greg L..
The $99 group site fee operates from May 15 through September 15, with reservations available through the Forest Service. This setup works well for organized groups, family reunions, or campers wanting guaranteed space during busy summer weekends in the Ashley National Forest region.
Description
Overview
Browne Lake Group Sites are located next to their namesake lake in a high mountain meadow, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring miles of hiking and ATV trails.
Recreation
Fishing for rainbows, brook trout and kokanee salmon is a popular activity at Browne Lake, as is canoeing and other non-motorized boating. Several ATV and hiking trails are in the immediate area: Leidy Peak Trailhead is within the campground. Sheep Creek Lake, with cutthroat and brook trout fishing, is nearby.
Facilities
The campground consists of four reservable, accessible group sites that accommodate up to 40 people each. Sites contain picnic tables and campfire circles. Single-family sites are available only a first come, first served basis. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. The campground is accessed via a well-maintained dirt road.
Natural Features
The campground is partially shaded by pines and aspens. Summer wildflowers dot the surrounding grassy meadows. The lake is visible from most of the sites and a short trail leads to its shore.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous scenic driving routes on maintained dirt roads crisscross the area around Browne Lake, providing miles of trails for ATVs, hikers and mountain bikers. Trails lead to reservoirs and lakes, overlooks, forests, meadows and historic sites. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also for its world-class fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities on the reservoir. Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits. The Green River below the dam provides spectacular rafting opportunities. A trip down the river offers unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBrowne Lake Group Sites is located in Utah near Manila
Directions
From the Wyoming: Take Highway 43, turn right at the McKinnon Junction up through Sols Canyon. Turn left onto Sheep Creek Road; follow signs to Browne Lake. From Vernal, Utah: Take Highway 191, which turns into Highway 44. Shortly past the Dowd Mountain overlook, turn left onto the pavement on the scenic loop road. Follow that road until you reach Forest Road 096; turn left and follow the dirt road to campground. Signs for Browne Lake are posted throughout the scenic loop.
Address
Ashley National Forest
Manila, UT 84046
Coordinates
40.8633333 N
109.8083333 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 12 min from Ogden, UT
- 3 hrs 20 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 40 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 52 min from Logan, UT
