Manila, Utah · Uintah County · Campground
There are 11 campsites on the south shore of large and lovely Oaks Park Reservoir. There is a pump handle well on the west shore of the reservoir. Trails lead north from the lake, and the area is open to OHV use. A trail leads south from the campground to the Big Brush Creek Cave. If you are interested in caving, pleas…
There are 11 campsites on the south shore of large and lovely Oaks Park Reservoir. There is a pump handle well on the west shore of the reservoir. Trails lead north from the lake, and the area is open to OHV use. A trail leads south from the campground to the Big Brush Creek Cave. If you are interested in caving, please contact the Forest Service.
From Vernal, Utah travel 20 miles north on US 191. Then go 14 miles northwest on Forest Road 018.
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