U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · Mantua, UT

Box Elder Campground

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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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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Photos courtesy of Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Tent-only14
Standard, no hookups11
group standard area nonelectric3
Group tent areas1
Host/management5
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 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

29 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001BOX1StandardBack-in35GravelPartialNo / –8 / 1YesYes
002BOX1StandardBack-in35GravelPartialNo / –8 / 1YesYes
003BOX1Tent onlyPull-through56GravelPartialNo / –8 / 1YesYes
004BOX1StandardPull-through25GravelPartialNo / –8 / 1YesYes
005BOX1StandardPull-through28GravelPartialNo / –8 / 1YesYes
006BOX1StandardBack-in49GravelPartialNo / –8 / 1YesYes
007BOX1Tent onlyBack-in22GravelPartialNo / –8 / 1YesYes
008BOX1StandardBack-in40GravelPartialNo / –8 / 1YesYes
009BOX1Tent onlyBack-in29GravelPartialNo / –8 / 1YesYes
010BOX1Tent onlyBack-in41GravelPartialNo / –8 / 1YesYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Box Elder Campground
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Alexa Anderson. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 25 single sites - $29.00, capacity - 8 people, 1 vehicle. Group site A, B - $96.00, capacity - 50 people, 9 vehicles. Group site C - $246.00, capacity - 125 people, 25 vehicles. Group site D - $123.00, capacity - 64 people, 13 vehicles.
Dark sky8.6 miles from North Fork Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park
AccessibilitySites 001, 002, 003, 004 and 26 more are listed accessible

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.

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Box Elder Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.53 inches of precipitation, 12.2 inches of snowFebruary: 1.23 inches of precipitation, 7.5 inches of snowMarch: 1.54 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowApril: 1.69 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowMay: 2.04 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.61 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.60 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowNovember: 1.07 inches of precipitation, 4.1 inches of snowDecember: 1.39 inches of precipitation, 8.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 27.2°F averageFebruary: 32.4°F averageMarch: 42.3°F averageApril: 48.8°F averageMay: 57.5°F averageJune: 66.2°F averageJuly: 74.3°F averageAugust: 72.4°F averageSeptember: 62.8°F averageOctober: 50.3°F averageNovember: 38.3°F averageDecember: 28.7°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Brigham City Waste Plt, 6 miles from the campground at 4,240 feet, station USC00420928 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 15 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 38 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Highway 89/91, travel 4.5 miles east of Brigham City, Utah. Look for highway signing at the town of Mantua.

Nearest townMantua, Utah
Coordinates41.4922° N, 111.9433° W · Directions ↗

Charges and 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 forfeit the entire use 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
  • 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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗7.3 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Compass RV ↗17.3 mi
Outdoor gearGear:30 ↗18 mi

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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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Wellsville Mountain Wilderness begins about 7.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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.

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.

Nearby

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Box Elder Campground?

Sites at Box Elder Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Box Elder Campground?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 25 single sites - $29.00, capacity - 8 people, 1 vehicle. Group site A, B - $96.00, capacity - 50 people, 9 vehicles.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Box Elder Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Box Elder Campground?

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.

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Box Elder Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Box Elder Campground have?

34 sites, including 14 tent-only sites, 11 standard sites without power, 3 group standard area nonelectric, and 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Box Elder Campground?

The longest site here provides 40 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 there showers or a dump station at Box Elder Campground?

Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Box Elder Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Box Elder Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Box Elder Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Box Elder Campground?

Sites 001, 002, 003, and 004 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 30 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Box Elder Campground good for stargazing?

North Fork Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 8.6 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International