Manning Meadows Dispersed Camping
Overview
Manning Meadows Dispersed Camping is located 19.6 miles from Monroe, Utah or 18.7 miles from Koosharem, Utah. There are only a few dispersed camping areas around the lake, it's first come, first serve.
Facilities
There is a vault restroom, information sign, and picnic tables near the dam.
Natural Features
Manning Meadows is located in a very scenic meadow at an elevation of 9,800 feet. Most dispersed camp sites are found near aspen and conifer trees for shade.
Recreation
Manning Meadows can be a great fishing opportunity (follow regulations), plus there is wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, and OHV riding on designated routes. Please pack-out what you pack-in. Camping stay limit is 16 days. 15 nights. See passes, permits, and restrictions tab for more information.
General Information
June - October
- Please refrain from cutting or breaking branches around dispersed campsites. Kindly bring your own firewood to help preserve the natural environment and camping experience.
- Camping stay limit is 16 days, 15 nights. After that you must relocate at least 5 road miles away if you wish to continue camping.
- Camp at least 200 feet from lakes, rivers and streams to protect water quality.
- Follow local fire restrictions and fully extinguish campfires before leaving.
- Pack out all trash and follow leave no trace principles.
- Use designated vault toilet to protect natural environment and wildlife.
- Use existing sites and park only on durable surfaces (not vegetation)
- Avoid creating new trails or campsites
- Store food properly in bear-proof containers.
- Stay on designated roads, and trails as shown on kiosk and designated forest service maps.
- All OHVs are required to be registered and display a permit or sticker for riding on public lands.
- Yield to hikers, horses and non-motorized users.
No Fees
- Pets must be leashed at all times within this recreation area. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and to protect wildlife.
- Clean up dog waste and dispose of it properly.
- Keep dogs from chasing, harassing, and disturbing wildlife, livestock or other visitors
- Yield to other hikers, horses, and other trail users by stepping off the trail and controlling your dog
Address: 115 East 900 North Richfield, UT 84701
Phone: (435) 896-9233
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.4849
Longitude: -112.0743
Directions
Manning Meadows Dispersed camping is located about 16 miles west of Greenwich Utah, along FR083. From Greenwich take UT-62 north for 0.5 miles and turn left (west) onto the Lower Box Creek Road (FR069) for 8.5 miles. Turn left on FR068 for 0.6 miles and turn right on FR078 for 3.9 miles. Turn left on the Manning Meadows Road (FR083) for 2.4 miles. See google earth link below.
Parking
Unpaved Dirt Parking area
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
- Please stay on designated trails.
- Use weed-free hay to prevent the spread of invasive plant species.
- Tie horses to trees in a way that won't damage the tree.
