Flat Canyon
Campground · Utah · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 12
- Bookable sites
- 35 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 8,872 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.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.Facilities
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.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.The facts
- Season: Beginning of June – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 12 bookable sites
- 15 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 35 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: FLAT, GRP, MANAGEMENT SITES, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 11 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Management
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
15 campsites at Flat Canyon
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | GRP | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 35 ft | 50 | 🐾 |
| XXX | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | |
| ScanPay 1 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 0 | |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 0 |
Getting there
From Fairview, Utah, travel east on Highway 31 to Highway 264, then continue east on Highway 264 for four miles.
39.64556, -111.25944 · 39°38'44.0"N 111°15'34.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Flat Canyon
- Can you reserve a site at Flat Canyon?
- Yes, Flat Canyon is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Flat Canyon have?
- 15 sites in total, of which 12 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Flat Canyon?
- 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Flat Canyon?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Flat Canyon.
- Are campfires allowed at Flat Canyon?
- Campfires are allowed at Flat Canyon. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Flat Canyon also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Flat Canyon's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- 12 Single Sites - $10 per night 1 Group Site - $50 per night
Camping near Flat Canyon
- Gooseberry Creek Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mammoth Cabin 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Canyon Rec Area 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cleveland Reservoir Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gooseberry Reservoir 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bridges Campground 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chute Group 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Candland Mountain Trailhead 4 mi · Facility
- Lake Cabin 4.3 mi · Campground
- Lake Canyon Campground 4.6 mi · Campground
- Chute Group Campground 6.6 mi · Campground
- Bridges Campground 8.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (435)283-4151
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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