About Box Elder Campground
Number of accommodations: 27
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Reviews (91)
What Guests Are Saying
Box Elder Campground offers well-maintained sites with a friendly atmosphere and beautiful wooded surroundings, making it a favorite for many visitors. The campground hosts are generally helpful, and the facilities, including clean bathrooms and upgraded fire pits, add to the positive experience. However, some campers noted issues with space constraints for larger groups, limited access to drinking water, and the need for improvements in some facilities, such as picnic tables and restroom supplies.
What Guests Are Saying
Box Elder Campground offers well-maintained sites with a friendly atmosphere and beautiful wooded surroundings, making it a favorite for many visitors. The campground hosts are generally helpful, and the facilities, including clean bathrooms and upgraded fire pits, add to the positive experience. However, some campers noted issues with space constraints for larger groups, limited access to drinking water, and the need for improvements in some facilities, such as picnic tables and restroom supplies.
Review Summary
Douglas K B
VerifiedDecember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: BOX1
all was well, no issues
Marilyn A
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: BOX1
The campsites are very well maintained and the. Camp hosts are friendly and help helpful.
Hena J
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: BOX2
We stayed here for two days, even though we had booked for three days and two nights. We left a night early because the bathroom at the campsite was quite far away. The reservation site claimed that drinking water was available. Still, it was only accessible at the designated group sites, making it difficult for those without a group site reservation to access it easily. We did manage to use it one morning when a group site left early. Campsite 26 did not have enough space for a tent that could accommodate six people. The campground's positive aspects included its quiet atmosphere, shady areas, and proximity to town. Would I go back? Maybe, because of the shade, but I would book a different site. Suggestions: Take your water to drink and cook. Take enough firewood to the camp. I did not see the host buy extra firewood, but the town is nearby, so you can go to Smith and purchase some. Places to visit while you are here include the Bear River Bird Migrator. The Mantua reservoir had too much algae to swim in, but people were boating, which looked fun.
Terrie M
July 19, 2025
We had group C at Box Elder campground. The site is wooded and beautiful. However, it is described for up to 120. There is no way 120 would be able to camp there. We had 95 in attendance. Most did not camp, they stayed in Brigham City or at KOA. The motorhome or trailer space is VERY LIMITED. It is basically the parking lot. One could fit perhaps 6 RVs, but they would be very, very close.That would leave room for very few other vehicles. Campsites are wooded, but very few in #. It has a nice area for games, a nice firepit, and group picnic table area which is not covered. However, the tables are in need of some TLC and we couldn't even use one table. Also, the group areas are not well deliniated. The campground hosts made us move a tent we had placed neawr the picnic tables because they said it was not our area.
The campground hosts were not very hospitable. They were nowhere to be seen when we checked in to help us and answer questions, They did show up when they had a complaint. We had 4 side-by-sides. 3 of which were licensed. We were told we could not ride them in campground area. Licensed vehicles can be driven anywhere. There is no turnaround, so you have to back up in parking lot to go out. Road is very narrow and entrance needs to be repaired. We did enjoy our time there, but absolutely not room for 120 to camp either in tents or RVs.
Anastasia E
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: GRP-A, Loop: GRP
I love this campsite and plan on coming back for our annual camp out.
But this year things were a little different. One of the benches around the fire pit is broken and cut in half. Another bench by the table is broken and no longer attached to the metal frame. It almost fell off with our water and some kids sitting on it. There were thorny branches all over the ground that poked through a few people’s shoes. And the bathroom never got restocked with more hand soap, so make sure to pack your own.
Duane R
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: GRP-B, Loop: GRP
Group site was roomy, quick access to restrooms, lots of benches and wide open spaces for tents. Would have been nice to have a more forested site, and the trail to the restroom led straight through our site, but once we were there, people went around.
Giancarlo C
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: GRP-B, Loop: GRP
Host was really nice
Mark B
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BOX1
Very nice campground. Bathrooms well maintained. Hosts were awesome!
Jonathan H
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: BOX2
Our site had great access to trails and the stream for kids to play and explore. Fire pits were well maintained. Bathrooms had running water and were also very well maintained. Great experience.
David R
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: GRP-B, Loop: GRP
This is my favorite campground and my favorite group site. I can understand some people not liking it. But it is at a good price point for what it gives. The tent spots are close to the bathroom but not too close. So if you have small kids or a tiny bladder, its pretty wonderful. The bathrooms have running water.
It does have an open area which can get hot, but its a pretty nice field to play in. Probably my favorite field during the evening and morning when not hot. Or you have plenty of room for tents there if you really want to set them up there.
Its nice, its easy, Group C is nice and by the bathrooms, but didn't like their field as much, and it is most expensive. Group A probably has a nicer area, but is far from the bathrooms. I think its niceties don't overcome being far away from bathroom, because B is still pretty good.
Location Box Elder Campground
Address:
Us 91
Mantua, UT, 84324
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 41.4922 / -111.943
Elevation: 1591 feet
Policies & Rules
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This Campground is in Bear Country
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Dogs or Domestic Pets
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Campground Etiquette and Rules
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Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited |
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First Come First Served (FF) sites
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Extra vehicles $10 (paid on-site cash/check) |
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Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle |
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Please understand that camping/picnicking is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions
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If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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For more information on camping/picnicking in Bear Country visit:
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Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in his or her party. |