Carmel

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $20 per night, and it is open from May 15 to September 15. Carmel is a National Forest campground near Manila, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Manila, Utah

Managed by: National Forest
Hookups: None

Carmel sits inside Ashley National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Sheep Creek Geological Loop: Campground sits near the entrance of this scenic loop road; kokanee salmon spawn in the nearby creek from late August through September. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $20 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Hookups: None

✓ Toilets
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; forestcamping.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon: No coverage mapped
STRATA Networks: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Union Telephone Company: 4G LTE

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Carmel is open from May 15 to September 15 .

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Carmel?

No. Carmel is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Carmel?

Camping at Carmel costs Single Site: $20 per night.

Does Carmel have RV hookups?

No. Carmel has no hookups.

Is there drinking water at Carmel?

No. Carmel has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Carmel?

Yes, pets are allowed at Carmel.

When is Carmel open?

Carmel is open from May 15 to September 15.

Is there cell service at Carmel?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Union Telephone Company at Carmel. It shows none at Carmel from AT&T, T-Mobile, or STRATA Networks, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away, and STRATA Networks shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. It shows none from Verizon at or within about half a mile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Who manages Carmel?

Carmel is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Carmel

fishypedia.com · 6.1 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Henrys Fork, whose mapped center point is 6.1 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Henrys Fork fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 16 miles

Flaming Gorge Reservoir's mapped center point is 16 miles from Carmel in a straight line. Current water level: Flaming Gorge Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

First-come Willows Campground Manila · National Forest First-come Manns Campground Manila · National Forest

First-come Sheep Creek Bay Campground Manila · National Forest Reservable Hideout Manila · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Manila and campgrounds in Daggett.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
fs.usda.gov (season, water, showers, petsAllowed, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
forestcamping.com (hookups), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

First-come, first-served Single Site: $20 per night

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