USDA Forest Service · Utah
Yankee Meadow Campground
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 30
- Hookups
- 29 no hookups
- Season
- May 28 to September 6
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,451 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- YANKEE MEADOW CG (NFSR 32380) · improved native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Dixie National Forest
- Nearest town
- Cedar City
- Address
- 820 N Main St. , Cedar City, UT, 84721
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Activities
- Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Recreational Vehicles
30 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Yankee Meadows Campground is a little known 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. 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.
Recreation
The lake itself supports outdoor recreation like boating and trout fishing, while the surrounding forest and open terrain provide access to a variety of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATV exploring. Together, the calm waters, rocky peaks, and wide trail network make Yankee Meadows a place known for both peaceful scenery and outdoor adventure.
Facilities
Three amazing group sites.
New improved and updated Amenities to the campsites.
We offer individual sites and Double campsites as well!
Natural Features
Yankee Meadows Campground is a scenic, nature-filled destination featuring a beautiful lake. One of the most striking natural features of the area is the view of the towering volcanic cliffs of the Sydney Peaks rising in the distance, creating a rugged and impressive backdrop.
Nearby Attractions
Vermillion Castle, Noah’s Ark, Henderson Hill, and Yankee Meadows Loop.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 13° | -3° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 13° | -11° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 19° | -4° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 25° | 11° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 35° | 23° | 75° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 46° | 34° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 54° | 44° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 50° | 41° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 45° | 28° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 31° | 19° | 70° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 25° | -3° | 64° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 16° | -14° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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