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Yankee Meadows

Dixie National Forest · Paragonah, UT

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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  • Address:Paragonah, UT
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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. Campground Map Facilities 27 campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings 2 double sites with picnic tables, and fire rings ATV corral for all OHV parking Drinking water Vault toilets No garbage disposal, please pack it out

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Cell Service

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Dixie National Forest

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Wildcat

Wildcat

Utah

4.6 mi1,483 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate
Blind Lake

Blind Lake

Utah

0.5 mi
Difficulty: Moderate
Blind Lake

Blind Lake

Utah

0.6 mi
Difficulty: Moderate
Wildcat

Wildcat

Utah

1.0 mi325 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate
Wildcat

Wildcat

Utah

3.0 mi833 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate
Great Western

Great Western

Utah

2.3 mi
Difficulty: Moderate

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Trails near Yankee Meadows

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Markagunt Plateau

Utah

2.5 mi1,450 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Henderson Hill Trail

Henderson Hill Trail

Utah

1.3 mi781 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Spruce

Spruce

Utah

3.4 mi722 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Markagunt Plateau

Utah

34.4 mi2,648 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Spruce

Spruce

Utah

2.0 mi384 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Mud Springs Atv Trail

Utah

5.8 mi217 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

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Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page

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