Box Elder Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $25.84 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (91 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Please click here for a corrected map of Box Elder Campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Box Elder Campground offers 29 sites in a mountain valley setting just 5 miles from Brigham City, with access to Mantua Reservoir for boating and fishing, plus nearby hiking and horseback riding trails.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake present in area; also watch for waterfowl including Eared Grebe, Clark's Grebe, and Cinnamon Teal near reservoir.
Insider tips for Box Elder Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. No hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. Mantua Reservoir is just 1 mile away for fishing and boating access.
Skip Box Elder Campground if: You need RV hookups—none are available at most sites.. You plan to visit November through April—campground is closed seasonally..
Best time to visit Box Elder Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Shenoah Picnic Area (Pleasant Grove, UT), Pioneer Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Port Ramp Marina (Pleasant Grove, UT), Middle Inlet Group Day Use (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Box Elder Campground
Cell signal at Box Elder Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. Please click here for a corrected map of Box Elder Campground.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
No hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.
Mantua Reservoir is just 1 mile away for fishing and boating access.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Highway 89/91, travel 4.5 miles east of Brigham City, Utah. Look for highway signing at the town of Mantua.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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