Little Brush Creek
Region: Uinta Basin & Flaming Gorge | Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service (Ashley National Forest) | Cost: Free
Flaming Gorge area terrain representative of Little Brush Creek. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Little Brush Creek Road climbs south out of Manila into the high country of the Uinta Mountains' east end, with dispersed camping along the creek itself, a shaded, quieter alternative to camping directly on Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Quick Facts
| Distance from Manila | About 10-15 miles south on Little Brush Creek Road |
| Road & Clearance | Graded dirt/gravel forest road, passable to most vehicles in dry conditions |
| Rig Suitability | Tents, vans, and most RVs at established pull-offs |
| Amenities | None |
| Cell Signal | Limited |
| Best Season | Summer through early fall |
| Stay Limit | 14 days |
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Getting There
From Manila, head south on Little Brush Creek Road into the Ashley National Forest. Dispersed pull-offs follow the creek as the road climbs into higher, forested terrain.
What to Expect
Shaded creekside camping in aspen and conifer forest, a cooler, quieter counterpoint to the open reservoir shoreline nearby. The area connects to trails heading further into the high Uintas for anyone looking to extend the trip on foot.
Good to Know
This road climbs in elevation quickly, expect noticeably cooler nights than down at the reservoir. It's a good pick if Flaming Gorge's shoreline camping is crowded and you want a quieter, forested alternative nearby.
Creekside forest camping is a great match for a power setup that runs quiet, no generator needed to spoil the sound of the water. See what an off-grid power system looks like