Lucerne Campground
Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: MANILA, UT, UT
Price: From $33 per night
Price range: $33–$4500 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (267 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lucerne Campground is located on the shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Boating, fishing and water skiing are popular activities.This large, recently renovated campground offers nearly 140 sites campsites, many of which are accessible and have electric hookups. One group site (site B) in the G Loop is available.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lucerne-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Lucerne Campground offers 126 sites on the shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir with excellent water recreation including boating, fishing, and water skiing. Recent campers praise clean facilities, well-maintained sites with good wind shelter, and paved RV spaces that are easy to level.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn sheep, pronghorn, golden eagles, osprey, and great horned owls are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Lucerne Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving. Adjacent marina offers boat rentals, fuel, fishing licenses, and bait. Sites are arranged for wind protection and easier parking of larger RVs.
Skip Lucerne Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites.. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You prefer strict pet enforcement—recent reviews report off-leash dogs and overcrowding issues in 2025..
Best time to visit Lucerne Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, Ut) (MANILA, UT), Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground (Dutch John, UT), Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest) (DUTCH JOHN, UT), Jarvies Boat In Group (MANILA, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lucerne Campground
Cell signal at Lucerne Campground (MANILA, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
Lucerne Campground is located on the shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Boating, fishing and water skiing are popular activities.This large, recently renovated campground offers nearly 140 sites campsites, many of which are accessible and have electric hookups. One group site (site B) in the G Loop is available.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving.
Adjacent marina offers boat rentals, fuel, fishing licenses, and bait.
Sites are arranged for wind protection and easier parking of larger RVs.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Manila, Utah: Follow Highway 43 for 2.6 miles to the state line, where Highway 43 becomes Wyoming Highway 530. Follow Wyoming 530 for 1.3 miles to Lucerne Valley Road/Forest Road 146. Continue on this road approximately 4 miles to the campground.
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- 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.
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