Navajo Cliffs

Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: MANILA, UT, UT

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Navajo Cliffs is an ideal group day-use site for weddings, reunions and large gatherings. It’s just 7 miles south of Manila, Utah, along the scenic Sheep Creek Geological Loop at an elevation of 6,200 feet.Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also for its world-class fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout. Boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities on the reservoir.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

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

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

Navajo Cliffs is an ideal group day-use site along the scenic Sheep Creek Geological Loop 7 miles south of Manila, UT, offering excellent opportunities to view spawning kokanee salmon and rainbow trout fishing. Campers consistently praise the beautiful setting and abundant wildlife in the area.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn sheep, white-tailed prairie dogs, American kestrels, red-naped sapsuckers, common mergansers, northern yellow warblers, great basin gopher snakes, and various lizard species present in the area.

Insider tips for Navajo Cliffs: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Visit during salmon spawning season to see bright orange kokanee salmon from the creek bank Access the site via Highway 44 south from Manila, located near Carmel Campground on Sheep Creek

Skip Navajo Cliffs if: Seeking overnight camping — this is primarily a group day-use site with only 1 tent site. Needing hookups — no hookups available at this location. Traveling November through April — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Navajo Cliffs: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Summit Springs Guard Station (Pleasant Grove, UT), Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground (Dutch John, UT), Browne Lake Group Sites (Manila, UT), Lucerne Campground (MANILA, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Navajo Cliffs

Cell signal at Navajo Cliffs (MANILA, UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

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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Navajo Cliffs is an ideal group day-use site for weddings, reunions and large gatherings. It’s just 7 miles south of Manila, Utah, along the scenic Sheep Creek Geological Loop at an elevation of 6,200 feet.Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also for its world-class fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout. Boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities on the reservoir.

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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.
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:✕ Seeking overnight camping — this is primarily a group day-use site with only 1 tent site✕ Needing hookups — no hookups available at this location✕ Traveling November through April — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Visit during salmon spawning season to see bright orange kokanee salmon from the creek bank

Access the site via Highway 44 south from Manila, located near Carmel Campground on Sheep Creek

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 · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bighorn sheep, white-tailed prairie dogs, American kestrels, red-naped sapsuckers, common mergansers, northern yellow warblers, great basin gopher snakes, and various lizard species present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Manila, Utah: Travel 7 miles south on Highway 44 to Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Site is a short distance from Carmel Campground on Sheep Creek.

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Navajo Cliffs cost per night?+
Navajo Cliffs costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Navajo Cliffs open?+
Navajo Cliffs is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Navajo Cliffs have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Navajo Cliffs?+
Navajo Cliffs is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Navajo Cliffs?+
Navajo Cliffs 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 Navajo Cliffs?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Navajo Cliffs is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Navajo Cliffs open, and what are check-in times?+
Navajo Cliffs is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Lucerne Campground

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