Recreation area

Yankee Designated Dispersed Camping Area

Dixie National Forest · Utah — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Yankee Meadows designated dispersed campground is situated in a beautiful valley near Yankee Meadows Reservoir. For information on dispersed camping click on the related link to the right.

Getting there

From Cedar City, head north on Hwy 15.  Take exit 75 to merge onto UT-143 toward Parowan.  Go 2.9 miles then turn right on UT-143.  Go 3 miles then turn left onto 1st Left Hand Road/ Bowery Creek Raod.  Drive 4.9 miles to Yankee Meadows.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.