Browne Lake Group Sites

Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Manila, UT, UT

Price: From $99 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (16 reviews)

Season: May through October

Browne Lake Group Sites are located next to their namesake lake in a high mountain meadow, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring miles of hiking and ATV trails.Numerous scenic driving routes on maintained dirt roads crisscross the area around Browne Lake, providing miles of trails for ATVs, hikers and mountain bikers. Trails lead to reservoirs and lakes, overlooks, forests, meadows and historic sites.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/browne-lake-group-sites to be notified when sites open up.

Browne Lake Group Sites offer fishing for multiple trout species and access to hiking and ATV trails in a high mountain meadow setting. The campground is located next to Browne Lake at 8,200 feet elevation.

Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Wild Turkey, and American Dipper present in area

Insider tips for Browne Lake Group Sites: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Leidy Peak Trailhead is within the campground Fishing available for rainbows, brook trout, and kokanee salmon

Skip Browne Lake Group Sites if: You need RV hookups - only vault toilets and fire rings available. You require year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only. You have a non-self-contained RV.

Best time to visit Browne Lake Group Sites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Summit Springs Guard Station (Pleasant Grove, UT), Carter Military Trail Yurt (VERNAL, UT), Navajo Cliffs (MANILA, UT), Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground (Dutch John, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Browne Lake Group Sites

Cell signal at Browne Lake Group Sites (Manila, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Manila, UT, UT★ 4.7 (16 reviews)From $99/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Browne Lake Group Sites are located next to their namesake lake in a high mountain meadow, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring miles of hiking and ATV trails.Numerous scenic driving routes on maintained dirt roads crisscross the area around Browne Lake, providing miles of trails for ATVs, hikers and mountain bikers. Trails lead to reservoirs and lakes, overlooks, forests, meadows and historic sites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites4 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - only vault toilets and fire rings available✕ You require year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only✕ You have a non-self-contained RV

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Leidy Peak Trailhead is within the campground

Fishing available for rainbows, brook trout, and kokanee salmon

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Wild Turkey, and American Dipper present in area

Location

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Getting there →

From the Wyoming: Take Highway 43, turn right at the McKinnon Junction up through Sols Canyon. Turn left onto Sheep Creek Road; follow signs to Browne Lake. From Vernal, Utah: Take Highway 191, which turns into Highway 44. Shortly past the Dowd Mountain overlook, turn left onto the pavement on the scenic loop road. Follow that road until you reach Forest Road 096; turn left and follow the dirt road to campground. Signs for Browne Lake are posted throughout the scenic loop.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Browne Lake Group Sites cost per night?+
Browne Lake Group Sites costs $99 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Browne Lake Group Sites open?+
Browne Lake Group Sites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Browne Lake Group Sites have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Browne Lake Group Sites?+
Browne Lake Group Sites is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Browne Lake Group Sites?+
Browne Lake Group Sites is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Browne Lake Group Sites?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Browne Lake Group Sites is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Browne Lake Group Sites open, and what are check-in times?+
Browne Lake Group Sites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$99 /night★ 4.7 (16)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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