U.S. Forest Service · Fishlake National Forest · Glenwood, UT

Anderson Meadow Campground

Anderson Meadow Campground is nestled above Anderson Meadow Reservoir in the Fishlake National Forest. The area boasts spectacular high mountain scenery and excellent fishing.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov10 sites78 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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1fire
active
Fremont River Rd Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 48 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups9
Host/management1
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 78 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
01Back-in28GravelPartial8 / 1YesStandard
02Back-in37GravelPartial8 / 1YesStandard
04Back-in42GravelPartial8 / 1YesStandard
05Back-in42GravelPartial8 / 1YesStandard
06Back-in45GravelPartial8 / 1YesStandard
07Pull-through78GravelPartial8 / 1YesStandard
08Back-in50GravelPartial8 / 1YesStandard
09Back-in50GravelPartial8 / 1YesStandard
10Back-in45GravelPartial8 / 1YesStandard

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 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length78 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

Anderson Meadow Campground has eight single family campsites and two multiple family campsites. Sites are back-in only and will accommodate 24 to 40 feet long trailers. All units have prep tables, campfire rings and picnic tables. Drinking water is available throughout the campground. There are two vault toilets in the campground. Camping limit is 14 days. No hook-ups or dump station are available. The nearest dump station is located in Beaver, Utah.

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.
SeasonJune
ForestFishlake National Forest
BookingReservations for this facility can be made by visiting Anderson Meadow Campground on Rec.gov. Reservations must be made four days ahead of arrival and can be made up to six months in advance.
FeesPlease Note: All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was issued to them by the Forest Service in 2020. Email: [email protected] Phone: 435-979-6868
RulesThere is no OHV use within the campground or on FS Road 137 unless street legal. 16 day stay limit.

Fishlake National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Anderson Meadow Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.87 inches of precipitation, 22.3 inches of snowFebruary: 1.82 inches of precipitation, 23.7 inches of snowMarch: 2.09 inches of precipitation, 19.6 inches of snowApril: 2.17 inches of precipitation, 14.9 inches of snowMay: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 3.7 inches of snowJune: 0.82 inches of precipitation, 0.9 inches of snowJuly: 1.96 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.64 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.26 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.74 inches of precipitation, 5.4 inches of snowNovember: 1.27 inches of precipitation, 11.2 inches of snowDecember: 1.72 inches of precipitation, 18.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.3°F averageFebruary: 28.4°F averageMarch: 34.9°F averageApril: 40.3°F averageMay: 49.6°F averageJune: 59.6°F averageJuly: 65.6°F averageAugust: 64.3°F averageSeptember: 57.3°F averageOctober: 45.4°F averageNovember: 34.4°F averageDecember: 25.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Beaver Canyon Pwr House, 5 miles from the campground at 7,275 feet, station USC00420527 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 20 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 121 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Travel east of Beaver approximately 10 miles on SR 153, turn right on to Forest Road 137 for about 8 miles.

Nearest townGlenwood, Utah
Coordinates38.2109° N, 112.4316° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Fremont River Rd Piles Rx

    48 mi from the campground

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗33 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

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Anderson Meadow Reservoir & Campground, Utah

Worth a stop

The Piute ATV Trail is nearby; however there is no access directly from the campground. Be prepared to trailer ATVs to the nearby trailheads for access.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.4 mi
    South Creek ↗
    10.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 0.5 mi
    Wards Cache - Buck Pasture
    3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Big Twist - Anderson Meadow
    4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.7 mi
    Anderson Meadow Horse & Foot
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    Dj'S Rock Lake - Mumford
    1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.6 mi
    North Fk - Mumford Res
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike

Trailheads within three miles

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 →

Dixie National Forest begins about 7.1 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

The campground is surrounded by a mix of aspen and conifers. The trees provide a range of shade depending on campsite locations with a majority of the sites well-shaded. The Fishlake National Forest offers spectacular vistas and opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat.

Recreation

Fishing for brook and rainbow trout in the eight-acre Anderson Meadow Reservoir is popular from either the shoreline or small non-motorized boat. Trailheads to the Piute ATV trail are close by.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Anderson Meadow Campground?

Sites at Anderson Meadow Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations for this facility can be made by visiting Anderson Meadow Campground on Rec.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Anderson Meadow Campground?

Please Note: All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was issued to them by the Forest Service in 2020. Email: [email protected] Phone: 435-979-6868

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Anderson Meadow Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Anderson Meadow Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season June.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Anderson Meadow Campground have?

10 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Anderson Meadow Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. 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 Anderson Meadow Campground?

No hook-ups or dump station are available.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Anderson Meadow Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Anderson Meadow Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Anderson Meadow Campground?

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. There is no OHV use within the campground or on FS Road 137 unless street legal.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Anderson Meadow Campground?

Fishing for brook and rainbow trout in the eight-acre Anderson Meadow Reservoir is popular from either the shoreline or small non-motorized boat. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Anderson Meadow Campground?

Glenwood, Utah. The Piute ATV Trail is nearby; however there is no access directly from the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Anderson Meadow Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Kents Lake Campground (2.3 mi), Lebaron Campground (2.4 mi, partly first-come), and Little Reservoir Campround (4.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby