Recreation

Father and children roasting marshmallows

The Manti-La Sal National Forest is a place diverse recreational opportunities.

To find all the sites where you can enjoy you favorite activity, click on the list of activities on the left.

To find information about a specific site:

  • Find the recreation area you want to visit on the colored maps at right.
  • Click on the plus sign next to Areas & Activities Find an Area link.
  • Click on the plus sign next to the area you wish to visit to open a list of recreation sites available in that area.
  • Click on the link itself to open the information page on each recreation area or site.
  • The Miller Flat/Joes Valley/ Huntington Canyon Recreation area is further divided into the Huntington Canyon Recreation Area and Joes Valley Recreation Area. Click on the plus sign next to them to see a list of sites in those areas.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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Recreation Conditions Report

 Area Name Status Area Conditions
Buckboard Campground Open to Visitor Water is not turned on.
Buckeye Campground Open to Visitor Open, but not available for reservation.
Dalton Springs Campground Open to Visitor Water is not turned on.
Devils Canyon Campground Open to Visitor Open. Water is not on. Should be turned on in May. updated 4/27/2012
Joes Valley Campground    The spring supplying drinking water to this site has been redeveloped and drinking water is available at the campground for the 2012 season.
Pinchot Trail Open to Visitor Trail conditions vary widely with weather events and during spring runoff. Check with the Sanpete Ranger District for updated information.
Potters Pond Campground    Campsites are not available for reservation until July 13, but are available on a first-come basis prior to that date. This is to facilitate a fuels treatment project. When burning actually occurs, campers may be asked to vacate the CG and the CG may be unavailable for a time.
Sanpete South    The Pinchot Trail is closed.
Warner Campground    Reservations begin June 7.
Warner Lookout/Cabin Closed to Visitor Closed for remodeling until July 15.

Spotlights

Sanpitch

The Sanpitch recreation area is the farthest west portion of the Manti-La Sal National Forest, located in the Sanpitch Mountains. It is located in central Utah in Sanpete and Juab counties. It is bordered on the north by Salt Creek Canyon, to the south by BLM land, to the east by the Sanpete Valley and to the west by the Juab Valley. The closest access is SR 132 on the east and SR-128 and I-15 on the west. It is most noted for the Maple Canyon climbing area and campground. It features beautiful panoramic views of the Wasatch Mountains and Wasatch Plateau. There are opportunities for camping, hiking, hunting and motorized travel.

Areas & Activities
Maps of recreation areas on the Manti and Sanpitch

Recreation Areas - Manti & Sanpitch


Map of recreation areas on the La Sal Mountains

Recreation Areas, La Sal


Map of recreation areas on the Abajo and Elk Ridge areas.

Recreation Areas, Abajos -- Elk Ridge