Eight miles southwest of camping destinations near Fairview, Gooseberry Creek Campground operates within Manti-La Sal National Forest from late May through October. The Forest Service facility sits in a forested setting with views down to a nearby lake, where deer visit the meadow between campsites during early morning hours.
Sites include fire pits, picnic tables, and access to spigot water for drinking and washing. The campground accommodates RVs up to 30 feet with water hookups available at $20 per night. Standard car access makes the facility reachable without four-wheel drive, and the proximity to the lake provides fishing opportunities for camping spots near Manti-La Sal National Forest visitors.
Description
Overview
Gooseberry Group Campground is located on an aspen-covered hillside above Gooseberry Reservoir, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and canoeing on the small reservoir and exploring area trails.
Recreation
Gooseberry Reservoir, which is visible from several sites, offers good cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing, as well as canoeing. The Great Western Trail runs near the campground, offering excellent opportunities for hiking, biking and off-road vehicle riding.
Facilities
The campground offers group campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Garbage collection facilities are not available, requiring visitors to pack out all trash. A well-maintained dirt road leads to the campground, providing relatively easy access for cars and RVs alike.
Natural Features
The campground lies within a grove of aspens that is dotted with mature fir trees, in a valley high on the Wasatch Plateau. Some campsites are sunny with little tree cover, while some have ample shade. Sagebrush, grasses and summer wildflowers fill the scenic valley.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGooseberry Creek Campground is located in Utah near Fairview
Directions
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 Road 124 for one mile to the campground.
Address
540 NORTH MAIN STREET
Ephraim, UT 84627
Coordinates
39.6875 N
111.2969444 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 35 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 2 hrs 3 min from Ogden, UT
- 2 hrs 47 min from Logan, UT
