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Gooseberry Reservoir
FSU.S. Forest Service — EPHRAIM · Utah · Manti-La Sal National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Manti-La Sal National Forest |
| Location | EPHRAIM · Utah · Manti-La Sal National Forest · 39.71028, -111.29417 · Map |
| Sites | 8 public sites counted from the federal listing — 8 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 8 sites Water hookups at 0 of 8 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 8 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 8 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 9 sites · 30 ft: 9 sites · 35 ft: 9 sites · 40 ft: 9 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 8 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | (435)283-4151 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Gooseberry Reservoir Campground is located in a scenic mountain valley in an open meadow next to Gooseberry Reservoir. It is situated at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing and fishing on the small reservoir and exploring area trails. Recreation The reservoir offers good cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing, as well as canoeing. It is open to hand-powered watercraft only, and no boat ramp is available on the lake.
The Great Western Trail runs next to the campground, offering excellent opportunities for hiking, biking and off-road vehicle riding. Mammoth Guard Station is located just one mile south.
Facilities The campground contains several standard RV sites with long parking spurs that easily accommodate large RVs. Vault toilets are provided, but no water or garbage service is available. A well-maintained dirt road leads to the campground, providing relatively easy access for cars and RVs alike. Natural Features The surrounding mountains are dotted with aspens, fir trees and sagebrush, but the campground has no trees and no shade. Each site has a nice lake view. Grasses and summer wildflowers cover the valley.
Directions, from the listing
From Fairview, Utah, travel north about a mile on Highway 89, to the junction with Highway 31. Travel east on Highway 31 for about nine miles, to the junction with Forest Development Road 124. Go north on Forest Development Raod 124 for three miles, to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Ephraim UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceGooseberry Creek Campground
2 mi straight-line · EPHRAIM UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceFlat Canyon
5 mi straight-line · EPHRAIM, UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceFish Creek Campground
7 mi straight-line · Ferron UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceLake Canyon Rec Area
9 mi straight-line · FERRON Utah
Trip Card — Gooseberry Reservoir
EPHRAIM · Utah · Manti-La Sal National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | EPHRAIM · Utah · Manti-La Sal National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 8 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232409 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.