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Box Elder Campground

Box Elder Campground
Box Elder Campground
Box Elder Campground
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About Box Elder Campground

Box Elder Campground is situated next to the town of Mantua and Mantua Reservoir in a pretty mountain valley just 5 miles from Brigham City, Utah. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring area trails.  Please click here for a corrected map of Box Elder Campground.

Number of accommodations: 27

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on Apr 24

Sites & Availability

27 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: BOX1
No Hookups
$26.07
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: BOX1
No Hookups
$26.07
/ per night
003, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: BOX1
No Hookups
$26.07
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: BOX1
No Hookups
$26.07
/ per night
006, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
007, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: BOX1
No Hookups
$26.07
/ per night
009, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
010, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
011, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: BOX1
No Hookups
$26.07
/ per night
014, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
016, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
017, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
018, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
019, Loop: BOX1
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
020, Loop: BOX2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
021, Loop: BOX2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
022, Loop: BOX2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
023, Loop: BOX2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
024, Loop: BOX2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
025, Loop: BOX2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
026, Loop: BOX2
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.07
/ per night
GRP-A, Loop: GRP
50 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$86.32
/ per night
🚐 GRP-B, Loop: GRP
No Hookups
$110.59
/ per night
🚐 GRP-D, Loop: GRP
No Hookups
$110.59
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.5
91 reviews
5
67.0%
61
4
18.7%
17
3
11.0%
10
2
2.2%
2
1
1.1%
1

Douglas K B

Verified

December 21, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: BOX1

5

all was well, no issues

Marilyn A

Verified

August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: BOX1

5

The campsites are very well maintained and the. Camp hosts are friendly and help helpful.

Hena J

Verified

August 3, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: BOX2

3

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

3

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

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: GRP-A, Loop: GRP

3

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

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: GRP-B, Loop: GRP

4

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

Verified

June 16, 2025 Stayed at: GRP-B, Loop: GRP

5

Host was really nice

Mark B

Verified

June 8, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: BOX1

5

Very nice campground. Bathrooms well maintained. Hosts were awesome!

Jonathan H

Verified

June 7, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: BOX2

5

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

Verified

September 11, 2024 Stayed at: GRP-B, Loop: GRP

5

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

Category About
General

This Campground is in Bear Country
Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife
  -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment
Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear

General

Dogs or Domestic Pets
Owners must
 -Control dogs by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times.
 -Clean up dog feces immediately.
 -Limit two dogs per site.
Do not allow dogs to
 -Rush, threaten, or attack people/animals.
 -Obstruct/interfere with people, vehicles, or property.
 -Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, or harass wildlife.

General

Campground Etiquette and Rules
Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm
Quiet Hours are 10pm to 6am No generators after 10pm
Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided
Max occupancy is 8 people per single site
Reserved sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your arrival date
Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
Leave No Trace
 -Put all garbage in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in vehicle or bear box
 -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving
 -Unclean sites will be reported to the district ranger LEO
 -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied site may result in a $5,000 fine
Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited
Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed
No fighting or boisterous behavior. Keep noise to reasonable level
No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities

General

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

General

First Come First Served (FF) sites
You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in
A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy
The only way to know if a FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in. 
To claim a FF site, you must be physically present, occupy the site, and pay at that time
Availability cannot be predicted
Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability
Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly

General

Extra vehicles $10 (paid on-site cash/check)

General

Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

General

Please understand that camping/picnicking is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions
Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date for a single night's use reservation will forfeit the entire use fee
No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the scheduled arrival date are not entitled to a refund
If a guest does not arrive at the site by check-out time the day after arrival and does not cancel the reservation, the guest will be assessed a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee

General

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

General

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.

General

For more information on camping/picnicking in Bear Country visit:
- wildawareutah.org  
- wildlife.utah.gov  
For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules 
Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
- For more information, please call Salt Lake Ranger District at 801-733-2660 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 
- Visit our website gocamputah.com or Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah 
- To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777

General

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.

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