Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area
Manila, UT
A loop road through tilted, twisted rock layers along a creek, with bighorn sheep on the slopes. Not suitable for large RVs.
The Sheep Creek Geologic Loop is a roughly 13-mile (21 km) loop drive in northeastern Utah, near Manila. It begins about 15 miles west of the junction of US Highway 191 and Utah Highway 44 and returns to Highway 44 about five miles south of Manila.
The loop follows the Uinta Fault, which runs for more than 100 miles along the north slope of the Uinta Mountains. Twisted rock layers are most visible along the upper part of the route. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep live in the area and can often be seen along the way.
For road trippers: no documented information is available on road conditions, season, weather resilience or suitability for large motorhomes. Ask beforehand on 435-784-3445, especially after rain or in late fall, before taking a long vehicle in.
- Nearest town
- Manila, UT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 40.9250, -109.6900
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and October. Hot in July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Willows CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area
- Carmel CampgroundCampsite2 mi from Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area
- Meadow ParkCampsite6 mi from Sheep Creek Canyon Geological AreaTentsCaravansWi-FiFree
- Cedar Springs CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Sheep Creek Canyon Geological AreaTentsCaravansElectricity
- Deer Run CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Sheep Creek Canyon Geological AreaTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Dutch John ResortMotorhome stopover15 mi from Sheep Creek Canyon Geological AreaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area?
Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area is in Manila, UT, at GPS 40.9250, -109.6900. It is about 15 mi from Dutch John.
Can you camp near Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Manns Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 48 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area?
Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dinosaurs and Flaming Gorge.
What is there to see near Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area?
Places worth a stop nearby: Red Canyon Overlook (7 mi), Flaming Gorge Dam (14 mi), Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall (39 mi) and Mirror Lake, Uinta Mountains (64 mi).
When is the best time to visit Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)