Flat Canyon

Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: EPHRAIM,, UT, UT

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$50 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (19 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.A trail leads from the campground to small Boulger Reservoir, directly below the site. Electric Lake is approximately one mile away.

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/flat-canyon to be notified when sites open up.

Flat Canyon sits at 8,800 feet on the Wasatch Plateau with excellent access to Electric Lake and surrounding reservoirs for boating and fishing. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, well-spaced sites, and easy access to multiple recreational activities.

Wildlife alert: Elk, Mule Deer, Uinta Ground Squirrel, American Badger, Northern Flicker, Purple Martin, Western Tanager, and Mallard present in the area.

Insider tips for Flat Canyon: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills up. Site 13 is the group site with extra-large fire pit and numerous picnic tables, ideal for larger parties. Electric Lake is only one mile away; Boulger Reservoir trail starts directly from camp.

Skip Flat Canyon if: You need RV hookups — only electric hookups available and most sites have no hookups; suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer developed facilities — vault toilets only, no shower houses..

Best time to visit Flat Canyon: July — Multiple camper reviews specifically mention July visits with excellent conditions and full campground availability.. May-October — Official operating season for the campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Gooseberry Creek Campground (EPHRAIM, UT), Mammoth Cabin (Ephraim, UT), Lake Canyon Rec Area (FERRON, UT), Cleveland Reservoir Campground (Ferron, UT).