About Box Elder Campground
Number of accommodations: 27
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (182)
What Guests Are Saying
Box Elder Campground offers well-maintained campsites, a friendly and helpful host, and a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of shade. While some visitors found access to drinking water and restroom facilities inconvenient, and noted issues with specific sites being cramped or poorly designed, many enjoyed the beautiful wooded surroundings and proximity to town. Overall, it is praised for its cleanliness and enjoyable camping experience, with several recommending it for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Box Elder Campground offers well-maintained campsites, a friendly and helpful host, and a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of shade. While some visitors found access to drinking water and restroom facilities inconvenient, and noted issues with specific sites being cramped or poorly designed, many enjoyed the beautiful wooded surroundings and proximity to town. Overall, it is praised for its cleanliness and enjoyable camping experience, with several recommending it for future visits.
Review Summary
Marilyn A
July 16, 2020
We had a great time. The camp hosts keep everything so well cared for. It is really green up there right now, so we had a beautiful and peaceful spot.
Marilyn A
July 16, 2020
We had a great time. The camp hosts keep everything so well cared for. It is really green up there right now, so we had a beautiful and peaceful spot.
Brittanie J
VerifiedJune 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BOX1
The campground host was gracious, the site was beautiful and spacious. It was an amazing time!
Brittanie J
VerifiedJune 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BOX1
The campground host was gracious, the site was beautiful and spacious. It was an amazing time!
Sara T
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BOX1
There were some good trails and we really enjoyed the hiking in this area. The reservoir was closed due to an algae bloom so that really limited the activities while we were there. The facilities were ok, it did have running water which was nice.
The campsites are WAY to close together. We had people walking through ours to get to theirs and we could hear conversations from the groups next to us, all night long. Then were woken up each morning to a kid blowing a whistle, for hours.
The camp hosts were pushy and rude about many things, ESPECIALLY the parking. They were at our campsite every morning at 8 am asking for more money because we had TWO cars at the site. If you don't want to pay extra and have the camp hosts knocking on your tent every morning with their hand out, you have to park at the entrance of the campground and walk in. If you don't park your car at the entrance first thing in the morning you will not be able to find a spot, anywhere!
We brought our dogs with us (a small dog and a lab). They are well-behaved, well trained, sweet dogs, but they had to be leashed, even in our own campsite. This was another thing the Camp Hosts would fuss about. They would WALK INTO OUR CAMPSITE and tell us to chain our dogs. Even if the dogs were simply sitting at our feet. There are other campsites that allow dogs to be off-leash, so, if you have dogs, GO ANYWHERE ELSE!
It was not a relaxing weekend at all, and we will never be back.
Jeffrey C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BOX1
Great hosts!!!! We like them a lot!
Sara T
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BOX1
There were some good trails and we really enjoyed the hiking in this area. The reservoir was closed due to an algae bloom so that really limited the activities while we were there. The facilities were ok, it did have running water which was nice.
The campsites are WAY to close together. We had people walking through ours to get to theirs and we could hear conversations from the groups next to us, all night long. Then were woken up each morning to a kid blowing a whistle, for hours.
The camp hosts were pushy and rude about many things, ESPECIALLY the parking. They were at our campsite every morning at 8 am asking for more money because we had TWO cars at the site. If you don't want to pay extra and have the camp hosts knocking on your tent every morning with their hand out, you have to park at the entrance of the campground and walk in. If you don't park your car at the entrance first thing in the morning you will not be able to find a spot, anywhere!
We brought our dogs with us (a small dog and a lab). They are well-behaved, well trained, sweet dogs, but they had to be leashed, even in our own campsite. This was another thing the Camp Hosts would fuss about. They would WALK INTO OUR CAMPSITE and tell us to chain our dogs. Even if the dogs were simply sitting at our feet. There are other campsites that allow dogs to be off-leash, so, if you have dogs, GO ANYWHERE ELSE!
It was not a relaxing weekend at all, and we will never be back.
Jeffrey C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BOX1
Great hosts!!!! We like them a lot!
Megan W
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BOX2
Nice quiet place not too far from the lake. Camp hosts are amazingly sweet.
Megan W
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BOX2
Nice quiet place not too far from the lake. Camp hosts are amazingly sweet.
Location Box Elder Campground
Address:
Us 91
Mantua, UT, 84324
United States
Box Elder Campground is accessible via Utah State Route 66, which is approximately 3 miles away. Interstate 15 is about 15 miles to the west, providing major access to the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.4922 / -111.943
Elevation: 1591 feet
Policies & Rules
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
- 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.
- Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm. 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.
- 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
- 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
- Extra vehicles $10 (paid on-site cash/check)
- Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
