4.2143 reviewsPrice
$15 - $22/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
23 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
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Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$15 - $22/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
23 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Forest Rt. 001, Spirit Lake Campground, Manila, UT
Anglers and mountain hikers who prep well will get the most out of this place. The 15-mile Browne-Spirit Lake Trail (#017) and lake-access fishing for rainbow trout are the real draws, and the friendly hosts keep vault toilets clean. Pack all your water, bring layers for 20-degre
No running water on-site and a 33-mile cash run to Manila for groceries will wear thin fast. The sites sit close together, OHV traffic cuts through the area regularly, and surprise July snowstorms at 10,000 feet are real. Campers expecting quiet solitude or any hookups should loo
Reference information about Spirit Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The campground is tucked into a mix of conifers and is located beside Spirit Lake. <em><strong>No water or garbage service is available.</strong></em></p>
The elevation is 10,000 ft. The campground, tucked into a mixed stand of Engelmann spruce, White fir and other conifers, is located beside the canoeable Spirit Lake. A few camp sites are adjacent to the lake. The towering rugged cliffs of the High Uinta Wilderness provide a breathtaking backdrop. Sheep Creek Geological Loop and the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area are nice day trips from the campground. Moose and other wildlife viewing is possible at the campground. The nearby Spirit Lake Lodge provides a variety of services such as trail rides, boat rentals and a café for a cook's night out. Weekend live music is also possible. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open June 15 through September 17
Potable water is available at the Spirit Lake Lodge - no charge. Showers are also available for a fee at the lodge.
Spirit Lake is 30 acres. Power boats are limited to electric motors.
The parking aprons are dirt
In Manila, UT, at intersection of State Rt. 43 (Main St.) and State Rt. 44, take Rt. 44 south 13.2 miles to Spirit Lake and Sheep Creek Geological Loop signs (Forest Rt. 218). Turn right after signs onto Rt. 218 and go 3.1 miles to Deep Creek/Spirit Lake sign (Forest Rt. 221). Turn left after sign onto Rt. 221 and immediately bear left, staying on Rt. 221, and go 10.8 miles to Spirit Lake sign (Forest Rt. 001). Turn left after sign onto Rt. 001 and go 6.2 miles to campground. NOTE: Forest Rts. 221 and 001 are dirt and single-lane.
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Summer brings the most reliable access and conditions, with crisp mornings often dropping to the mid-20s or low 30s and afternoons warming into the low 60s to low 70s. Afternoon thunderstorms roll through frequently. Reviewers emphasize bringing layers and rain protection. Strong winds and surprise snow flurries can hit even in July at this elevation. The high-altitude variability means packing for all seasons, even during peak summer visits.
Open June 15–Sept 17; summer favored for mild temps, fishing, boating and trail access.
Spirit Lake Campground provides a rustic and natural camping experience with limited amenities. Vault toilets are available, but there is no water or garbage service on-site. Campers are advised to bring their own water and practice safe food storage techniques as this is bear country. Picnic tables and fire grilles are provided at each of the 23 campsites. Potable water and showers can be accessed at the nearby Spirit Lake Lodge, with showers requiring a fee.
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