Established Camping
Gooseberry Creek Campground
Gooseberry Creek Campground is located near Ephraim, Utah, within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from lows around 30°F in winter to highs near 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Skyline Drive and the historic town of Manti, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.
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.
Location
Gooseberry Creek Campground is located in Utah
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
Detours Nearby
Nebo Loop Road Dispersed Camping
48 min away
LZJ Ranch's Hiawatha Hideout!
1 hr 24 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Provo
- 1 hr 35 min from Salt Lake City
- 2 hrs 3 min from Ogden
- 2 hrs 47 min from Logan
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
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
