There are many places to camp in Sanpete County. Feel free to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. There are many designated campgrounds all around the Sanpete area and backcountry camping is also allowed in the Manti-La Sal National Forest; just remember to follow the camping rules laid out by the Forest Service.

Manti-La Sal National Forest Camping Rules:

1.      Follow the “Pack it In, Pack it Out” policy. Dumpsters are not available for public use.

2.      Campers in developed sites must use the toilet facilities, trailer holding tanks, or porta potties.

3.      Vehicles may be no more than 150 feet off the road for picnicking and camping unless otherwise posted.

4.      Camping equipment may not be left unattended for longer than 72 hours.

5.      Camping time limit is 14 days. You must move your camp at least 10 miles from your spot after 14 days.

6.      Shooting is not allowed within 150 yards of campsites, roads, or lakes.

7.      Campers must abide by current fire restrictions.

8.      Weed-free hay or pellets are required for livestock.

Manti-La Sal Designated Campgrounds
Campground Name Number of Sites Season Reservable Amenities
Bridges 4 May-Oct YES Restrooms Hiking Fishing
Ferron Reservoir 29 Jun-Oct YES Restrooms Drinking Water Hiking Fishing OHV Trails Boat Ramp
Fish Creek 7 May-Oct NO Restrooms Hiking Fishing Biking Horseback Riding
Flat Canyon 11 Jun-Oct YES Restrooms Drinking WaterFishing
Forks of Huntington 5 May-Oct YES Restrooms Drinking Water Hiking Fishing
Gooseberry 9 Jun-Oct NO Restrooms Drinking Water
Gooseberry Reservoir 16 Jun-Oct YES Restrooms Fishing
Joe’s Valley 49 May-Oct YES Restrooms Drinking Water Fishing OHV Trails Boat Ramp Marina
Lake Canyon 46 Jun-Oct YES Restrooms Fishing OHV Trails Boat Ramp
Lake Hill 9 Jun-Oct YES Restrooms Drinking Water Fishing OHV Trails
Manti Community 8 Jun-Oct YES Restrooms Fishing OHV Trails
Potter’s Ponds 17 Jun-Oct YES Restrooms Hiking Fishing OHV Trails Horseback Riding
Twelve Mile Flat 14 Jul-Oct YES Restrooms Drinking Water OHV Trails
Twin Lake 22 May-Oct YES Restrooms Fishing OHV Trails
Willow Lake 10 Jun-Oct YES Restrooms Fishing OHV Trails
Mt. Nebo Area Designated Campgrounds
Campground Name Number of Sites Elevation (ft) Reservable Amenities
Bear Canyon 9 6,800 YES Restrooms Hiking Fishing
Blackhawk 38 8,000 YES Restrooms Drinking Water Hiking Fishing Canoeing
Maple Bench 10 5,800 NO Restrooms Drinking Water Hiking Fishing Canoeing
Maple Lake 7 6,000 NO Restrooms Hiking Fishing Canoeing
Payson Lakes 70+ 8,000 YES Restrooms Drinking Water Hiking Fishing Canoeing Horseback Riding
Ponderosa 23 6,200 YES Restrooms Drinking Water Hiking Fishing
State Park Campgrounds
State Park List of Campgrounds More Info
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Huntington State Park Huntington Map
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Palisade State Park Arapeen, Pioneer, Sanpitch, Wakara Map
Scofield State Park Madison Bay, Mountain View Map
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