Carmel Campground
This developed campground has interpretive displays which help you appreciate the magic of the surrounding area. Nearby Activities: Sheep Canyon Geological Area, just west of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, features stunning scenic panoramas, framed by colorfully-striated cliffs.
More like this: first-come in Utah · tent only in Utah
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $12/night for single unit. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations are accepted. |
| Fees | $12/night for single unit. |
| Rules | Vehicles are strictly limited to two per single site and four per double site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 40.9308° N, 109.7326° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
10 mi from the campground · 532 acres
- PrescribedBurnt Beaver Rx
20 mi from the campground
- PrescribedWestern Roughneck Rx
32 mi from the campground · 472 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 34.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 54 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Video
Video of Carmel Campground, UT from Glen B.
Worth a stop
- 3 miSheep Creek Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 3.8 miPalisades Park Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 6.6 mi
- 13.3 miEast Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miSheep Creek Observation Loop0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miSheep Cr - Death Val Connector0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.7 miSheep Creek Lake ↗7.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4 miDowd Mountain X-C Ski ↗8.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 4.2 miSheep Cr - Ute Tower Connector0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.6 miHideout-Carter Creek ↗10.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Ashley National Forest begins about 1.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.1 miAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 acres
- 2.7 miUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Ute Mountain Fire TowerStructure · Manila · 5.2 mi
- Swett RanchHistoric district · Dutch John · 13.3 mi
- Carter RoadHistoric district · Ashley National Forest · 14.6 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Carmel Campground?
No. Carmel Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations are accepted. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Carmel Campground?
$12/night for single unit.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Carmel Campground?
Carmel Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Carmel Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Manns Campground (1.1 mi, first-come), Willows Campground (1.1 mi, first-come), and Summit Springs Guard Station (3.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby