With 2022/2023 winter season’s snowfall the best in recent years, the mountains of Utah are still covered in many places with snow. So Dave and Jan decided to try a camping trip to nearby Yankee Meadows. They had driven to the meadows on several occasions, but had never taken their trailer there, so they were a little surprised to realize how much the road climbed until they experienced the steep climb with their trailer to the campground at the meadows.

Though the campground, at 8,800 feet of elevation, was clear of snow, there were mountains nearby which were still covered. The Sylvan Ridge east of the campground was topped with snow, and Sylvan Peak was still almost completely covered.

Though a forest fire devastated much of the forest east of the campground in 2020, heavily forested regions nearby were very pleasant by comparison. A hike up a forest road just north of the meadows on the second day at the meadows provided some nice views of the surrounding terrain.

Dave and Jan were pleasantly surprised to find three ponds, reservoirs, or lakes along the roads and trails they followed.

The largest body of water in the Yankee Meadows area is the reservoir along the road to the south through the meadows area – a favorite spot for fishermen in the region.

And just beyond the reservoir was a drop off providing views of the red rock features which beautify the drive up to the meadows.

Yankee Meadows was a pleasant camping experience. The campground was simple (no water or restrooms), but the scenery was beautiful, and the price was hard to beat – free. Dave and Jan feel very blessed to live so close to so many beautiful examples of the Lord’s creative genius!