U.S. Forest Service · Manti-La Sal National Forest · Ephraim, UT

Flat Canyon

Flat Canyon Campground is located high on the Wasatch Plateau, at an elevation of 8,800 feet. The site is conveniently located near Electric Lake, where visitors enjoy boating and fishing.

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Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups11
Group sites1
Host/management3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

12 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001FLATStandardBack-in30Paved6 / 2Yes
002FLATStandardBack-in35PavedPartial6 / 2Yes
003FLATStandardBack-in35PavedPartial6 / 2Yes
004FLATStandardBack-in35PavedPartial6 / 2Yes
005FLATStandardBack-in30PavedPartial6 / 2Yes
006FLATStandardBack-in30PavedPartial6 / 2Yes
007FLATStandardBack-in28PavedPartial6 / 2Yes
008FLATStandardBack-in28PavedPartial6 / 2Yes
009FLATStandardBack-in25PavedPartial6 / 2Yes
010FLATStandardBack-in30PavedPartial6 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. Several single-family campsites are available within the campground as well. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, as are vault toilets.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonBeginning of June to October
ForestManti-La Sal National Forest
BookingBook this campsite by visiting Flat Canyon, Manti-La Sal National Forest - Recreation.gov or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777).
Fees12 Single Sites - $10 per night 1 Group Site - $50 per night

Manti-La Sal National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Flat Canyon20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 3.03 inches of precipitation, 42.5 inches of snowFebruary: 2.73 inches of precipitation, 40.7 inches of snowMarch: 2.43 inches of precipitation, 29.6 inches of snowApril: 2.66 inches of precipitation, 24.5 inches of snowMay: 1.93 inches of precipitation, 7.2 inches of snowJune: 1.05 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowJuly: 1.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.62 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowSeptember: 1.89 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowOctober: 1.94 inches of precipitation, 8.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.31 inches of precipitation, 28.9 inches of snowDecember: 2.91 inches of precipitation, 42.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 21.8°F averageFebruary: 22.5°F averageMarch: 28.6°F averageApril: 34.1°F averageMay: 43.5°F averageJune: 53.4°F averageJuly: 60.8°F averageAugust: 59.0°F averageSeptember: 51.0°F averageOctober: 39.7°F averageNovember: 28.5°F averageDecember: 21.1°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Scofield-Skyline Mine, 4 miles from the campground at 8,697 feet, station USC00427729 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 26 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 225 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Fairview, Utah, travel east on Highway 31 to Highway 264, then continue east on Highway 264 for four miles.

Nearest townEphraim, Utah
Coordinates39.6456° N, 111.2594° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    33 mi from the campground · 15 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceWestern Range Camps ↗13.7 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗25.7 mi
Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗26.9 mi

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Explore

Video

It's Gorgeous! Flat Canyon, Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah

Worth a stop

  • under 0.1 mi
    Flat Canyon Cg - Boulger Res
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.8 mi
    James Canyon
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.7 mi
    Private Road to Electric Lake
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 3.1 mi
    Spring Creek ↗
    5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 3.4 mi
    Highway 31 Trail ↗
    5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 4.2 mi
    Lake Canyon #10 East Side
    2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is situated on a hillside above the highway. Hundreds of hazardous trees have been removed from the site, opening up the canopy and reducing shade to a minimum. Several large spruce trees remain, however, and grasses and summer wildflowers are abundant in the area.

Recreation

A trail leads from the campground to small Boulger Reservoir, directly below the site. Electric Lake is approximately one mile away. Boating, fishing, hiking, biking and scenic driving are popular activities in the area.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Flat Canyon?

Sites at Flat Canyon are reservable on Recreation.gov. Book this campsite by visiting Flat Canyon, Manti-La Sal National Forest - Recreation.gov or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Flat Canyon?

12 Single Sites - $10 per night 1 Group Site - $50 per night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Flat Canyon?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Flat Canyon have?

15 sites, including 11 standard sites without power and 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Flat Canyon?

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Flat Canyon?

Yes, pets are allowed at Flat Canyon. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Flat Canyon?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Flat Canyon?

A trail leads from the campground to small Boulger Reservoir, directly below the site. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Flat Canyon?

Ephraim, Utah.

Source: Getting there

What if Flat Canyon is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Gooseberry Creek Campground (3.5 mi), Lake Canyon Recreation Area (4.5 mi), and Cleveland Reservoir Campground (4.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby