About 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.
- Fees: $12/night for single unit.
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: USFS - Ashley National Forest
- Where: 4 mi south of Manila, UT · 40.93078, -109.73257
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Creek Observation Loop | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Death Valley | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Death Valley Exclosure * | ATV road | 1.7 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.6 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Navajo Cliffs 0.5 mi
- Manns Campground 1.1 mi
- Willows Campground 1.2 mi
- Sheep Creek Bay Campground 3.2 mi
- Summit Springs Guard Station 3.7 mi
- Flaming Gorge / Manila KOA 4 mi