Yankee Meadow Campground

State: Utah

Open: Seasonal

Elevation: 8500

Free: No

About: Yankee Meadows Campground is a little know gem that offers outstanding beauty and recreation. The scenery is fantastic at the lake with towering volcanic cliffs of Sydney Peaks rising in the distance. Summer and fall, trout fishing and boating are the most popular activities.

There are several ATV routes around Yankee Meadows, including the Markagunt and the Second Left Hand trails. Trail users are strongly advised to pick up a trail map from any Dixie National Forest Service Office.

There are hiking, biking and horseback riding trails in and around Yankee Meadows – Vermillion Castle, Noah’s Ark, Henderson Hill, and Yankee Meadows Loop.

Fees: $10.00 single units, $18.00 double units (2011)

Water: Drinking Water

Restrooms: Vault Toilets

Closest Towns: Cedar City, Utah; Brian Head, Utah

Directions: 34 miles from Cedar City: Take I-15 northbound. Drive 19 miles to Parowan, take Exit 78 into Parowan, then take Highway U-143 south out of Parowan and drive 3 miles, then turn left on First Left Hand Road and drive 6 miles to the campground.