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Cedar Springs Campground

Cedar Springs Campground, near Manila, Utah, is a rustic spot that offers a straightforward camping experience surrounded by the beauty of Ashley National Forest. With a mix of tent sites and RV accommodations, it’s a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without the frills.

The campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-kept vault toilets, and visitors appreciate the availability of firewood from the camp host. Many campers enjoy the proximity to the marina and the stunning views of the nearby reservoir, making it a great base for fishing and boating activities. One happy camper noted, “Great campground. The cleanest vault toilets on the planet.”

While the sites can feel a bit close together, the wooded surroundings provide a sense of privacy and tranquility. The area is perfect for those who love nature, with plenty of trees and scenic spots to soak in the sunsets. Just keep in mind that amenities are basic, so come prepared for a more primitive experience.

If you’re looking to explore, Cedar Springs is conveniently located near Flaming Gorge, offering fantastic opportunities for hiking, fishing, and enjoying the stunning landscapes. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Cedar Springs Campground has the essentials for a memorable outdoor adventure.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Ashley National Forest

Overview

Cedar Springs Campground is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Cedar Springs Marina are less than a mile from the campground. Exciting recreational activities abound, including boating, water skiing and fishing.

Recreation

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. Cedar Springs Marina is adjacent. Bear Canyon Trail, an easy 3-mile round-trip trail for hiking and mountain biking, begins nearby and leads to views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge.

Natural Features

Cedar Springs is situated among juniper, pinyon pine and sagebrush on a hillside above Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Shade is limited but the vegetation provides good privacy between sites, many of which have scenic views of the reservoir below.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, and 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.

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Location

Cedar Springs Campground is located in Utah

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Directions

From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 4 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina. From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road. Take U.S. 191 south for 67 miles, passing through Dutch John. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina.

Address

PO BOX 279
Manila, UT 84046

Coordinates

40.9088889 N
109.4497222 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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10 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2024

Great stay

Arrives at 6pm after long day of travel. Site 20 were the last 2 sites available on 2024 July 4th weekend. The camp is really full most of the season due to being close to the shower house in Deer Creek Campground, the lake and marina. The camp host is a great guy and wood is available.

Site20
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2023

Primitive with no facilities

First of all you must drive 10 miles up an extremely rutted dirt road to get to the camping area. There are NO picnic tables, toilets of any kind or water...just areas to pull off & camp. Not really worth the road you must take to get here!

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Sep. 19, 2022

Great area small campsites

I like this place in terms of location/proximity around Flaming Gorge. I feel like the campsites are a little too close to each other. Bathrooms are super clean and well kept. Super easy to find.

Site21
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jun. 29, 2021

Clean and separated

Great campground. The cleanest vault toilets on the planet. Water supply is broken but they told us before we arrived so were able to adjust.

Site4
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Cedar Springs Campground by E and K F., June 29, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 16, 2021

Nice campground close to Marina

Nice modern campground, close to Marina and boat ramp area. However..NO WATER as is 6-2021. Vault toilets available and dumpsters. Hosts on site. 8 of the 23 sites are FF, rest are on reservation system.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 6, 2020

Great views and private sites

This campground is located right up the road from the marina. Loved being able to be close to the water but have such a private, wooded site. Can be busy and would recommend a reservation vs walk-in.

  • Review photo of Cedar Springs Campground by Erin T., June 6, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2019

Basic campground

Clean sites, very overpaved. Picnic tables, firepits, pit toilets. Firewood sold by host $7/bundle. $24/night single site. The campground is kind of on a cliff overlooking the water but there really isn’t any good view or way down to the water. Very pretty sunset.

  • Review photo of Cedar Springs Campground by Kaelin P., August 2, 2019
  • Review photo of Cedar Springs Campground by Kaelin P., August 2, 2019
  • Review photo of Cedar Springs Campground by Kaelin P., August 2, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2019

Fun place to stay close to Flaming Gorge/Green River.

We stayed here on a scout camp out for a couple of days we stayed in a group sight # 10 and it had 2 picnic tables and offered lots of room. We had 6 tents set up and there was still lots of room. There was plenty of parking we had at one time 2 cars a big van and my truck and drift boat and had no trouble with parking in the double spot.  We were right next to the camp host and next to the bathrooms with running water and hot showers.

The campground is a short walk or drive to the marina. We caught lots of fish and crawfish from the shore at the marina and the kids all had fun.

The camp sight has lots of Cider trees, and pine trees and amazing views. Amazing sunset and sunrises as well. There is running water for RV and lots of room. It wasn't full in June and there were still lots of places to camp.

This is in a great location if you are going fishing in the Green river or on Flaming Gorge. We were only 10 minutes to the put in of the A section and within walking distant to the marina for Flaming Gorge. We did the free dam tour it is a must see if in the area. You are only a couple of minutes drive to Flaming Gorge Lodge if need a hot meal or fishing equipment they have a great fly shop, store, and cafe. If you forget any food items like ketchup they sell everything at good pricey. Plus it's a great place to get more ice and a coke.

Fire pits with a nice heavy grill on them. We used it to cook steaks and they were excellent. Also helpful when we cooked crawfish one night. The camp host sells firewood if needed. I was able to try out my new Grubsticks and made some awesome s'mores #grubstick, #Ilovemynewgrubsticks, #bestsmoresever.

Site#10 group site
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 14, 2017

Beautiful in May, But Meager Services

We are traveling in Scoop our 26' travel trailer. We like rustic campgrounds, but expect to get the services as listed on campground websites. Cedar Springs in a National Forest Campground run by a third party concessionaire. The website said the campground was open and offered vault toilets, water spigots and a dump station. We were going to need a dump station visit so chose this campground over many of the others available in the area. Cedar Spring also has good reviews online.

Upon arrival the campground was about half full, but no water was on yet, the dump station was closed, the camp host had set up, but was not present and the vault toilet cleaning logs said baths had not been cleaned for 6 days. We stayed even though the rate for basically no services was $23. We had stayed the previous night at a forest service campground in the Black Hills that had cleaned baths and spigots that worked for only $10. This campground needs to offer a lesser cost for off-season level of services.

Gripping over, site C offered a beautiful view of the reservoir from the picnic table. Most sites are best for smaller rigs, tent trailers and tents. There were only 4-5 sites that would accommodate our 26' trailer. Because the campground is on the side of a hill, sites are pretty unlevel, but we were able to adapt. Cell signal was good here and we were able to pick up 10 TV stations with our antenna. If you have a dog, watch for burrs, there are some nasty ones.

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  • Review photo of Cedar Springs Campground by Terri D., May 14, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Cedar Springs Campground?

    Camping at Cedar Springs Campground can cost between $14.00 and $32.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Cedar Springs Campground?

    Cedar Springs Campground allows vehicles up to 62 feet.

  • Does Cedar Springs Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cedar Springs Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Cedar Springs Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Cedar Springs Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Cedar Springs Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Cedar Springs Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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