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Jarvies Family Boat In
FSU.S. Forest Service — MANILA · Utah · Ashley National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Ashley National Forest |
| Location | MANILA · Utah · Ashley National Forest · 40.92944, -109.47778 · Map |
| Sites | 8 public sites counted from the federal listing — 8 boat in |
| 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 36 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 8 sites · 30 ft: 8 sites · 35 ft: 8 sites · 40 ft: 0 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 |
| Phone | 435-889-3000 |
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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 2026-02-28.
From the official listing
Overview Jarvies Family Boat-In Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Jarvies Canyon at an elevation of 6,040 feet. Campers must boat-in to the facility, and the nearest boat ramps are located at Cedar Springs and Mustang Ridge Marinas, both 20 minutes across the water. Recreation Boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming are popular activities, all located steps from the campsites. A hiking trail passes through the site as well. Facilities Jarvies offers eight single-family sites, all of which are reservable. Each site has a picnic shelter, table, tent pad and campfire ring with grill. One vault toilet is provided.
A private dock is down a short hill on the shoreline. Natural Features The campground is situated among dense stands of juniper and pinyon pine on a hillside overlooking the reservoir. The vegetation offers good privacy between campsites but limited shade. Most sites have partial views of the reservoir and its surrounding red cliffs. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, and the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.
The Green River below the dam provides spectacular rafting opportunities. A trip down the river offers unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art.
Directions, from the listing
Cedar Springs Marina is the closest boat ramp that you may launch from to get to Jarvies. Jarvies Canyon is the first canyon west and a little north of the marina and is only accessed by boat.
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina.
From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 4 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina.
From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road. Take U.S. 191 south for 67 miles, passing through Dutch John. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · MANILA UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceMustang Ridge Campground
2 mi straight-line · MANILA UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceCedar Springs Campground
2 mi straight-line · MANILA UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceDeer Run Campground
2 mi straight-line · MANILA UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceFirefighters Campground
3 mi straight-line · Utah
Trip Card — Jarvies Family Boat In
MANILA · Utah · Ashley National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | MANILA · Utah · Ashley National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 36 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 8 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233995 · 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.