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Box Elder Campground in Utah
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Box Elder Campground

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah

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As of October 2026, Box Elder Campground is a campground in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah with 28 campsites. Box Elder Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Box Elder Campground is located at 41.4922ยฐ N, 111.9433ยฐ W.
people allowed on 24 of 28 sites
8
people allowed on the largest site
125

Box Elder Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 3 (2 sites)

2 sites open on Oct 3 at Box Elder Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 01:14 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
  • Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival
  • Book up to: 4 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Box Elder Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Box Elder Campground

  • Tent 15
  • Standard 10
  • Group 3

What an RV fits

  • 25 ft2 sites
  • 28 ft1 site
  • 35 ft2 sites
  • 40 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Box Elder Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RV
001BOX1Standard835 ft
002BOX1Standard835 ft
003BOX1Tent8-
004BOX1Standard825 ft
005BOX1Standard828 ft
006BOX1Standard8-
007BOX1Tent8-
008BOX1Standard840 ft
009BOX1Tent8-
010BOX1Tent8-
011BOX1Tent8-
013BOX1Standard825 ft
014BOX1Tent8-
016BOX1Tent8-
SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RV
017BOX1Tent8-
018BOX1Standard8-
019BOX1Tent8-
020BOX2Tent8-
021BOX2Tent8-
022BOX2Tent8-
023BOX2Standard8-
024BOX2Tent8-
025BOX2Standard8-
026BOX2Tent8-
GRP-AGRPTent50-
GRP-BGRPGroup50-
GRP-CGRPGroup125-
GRP-DGRPGroup64-

About Box Elder Campground

Overview

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.

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Recreation

Mantua Reservoir is just one mile away, offering fishing, boating, canoeing and swimming. Horseback riding and hiking on local trails are also popular activities.

Facilities

Box Elder contains four group sites and several single-family sites. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. A first-come, first-served picnic area is located within the campground.

Natural Features

A dense forest of bottomland hardwoods covers the campground, offering plentiful shade in most sites. Box Elder Creek flows gently through the campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

Nearby Attractions

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge contains nearly 80,000 acres of marsh, open water, uplands, and alkali mudflats. The marshes and open water are managed using a complex system of dikes and water control structures to provide a variety of water depths suitable for the needs of different waterbird species. The Refuge is an excellent place to observe wildlife along a 12-mile auto tour route, as well as enjoying hunting, fishing and wildlife photography.

Charges & Cancellations

Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees

  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
  • Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Late Cancellations

  • Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
  • Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  • Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
  • Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.

No-Shows

  • Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
  • If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.

Refunds

  • Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
  • Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
  • Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
  • Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
  • Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.

Recreation.gov Billing Information

  • Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."

Changes to Policies and Procedures

  • Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.

Rules and notices at Box Elder Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Box Elder Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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 (6โ€™) 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.

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

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 which is paid on site unless you paid for the Extra Vehicle Add On

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 will forfeit the entire use fee. Group Site Cancellations within 14 days will forfeit entire use fee

No-shows , early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund

Failure to arrive at the campsite by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will forfeit site and 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.

Box Elder Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Box Elder Campground?

Box Elder Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 28 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Box Elder Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Box Elder Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Box Elder Campground have?

Box Elder Campground has 28 campsites.

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