Within Manti-La Sal National Forest, Gooseberry Reservoir Campground provides drive-in access to lakeside camping at 10,600 feet elevation. The US Forest Service manages this established campground from late May through October, accommodating RVs up to 40 feet with basic amenities including restrooms and trash service.
Campers can drive directly to sites and set up near the reservoir for fishing and paddling. The terrain combines forested and open areas with limited natural shade, making sun protection essential during summer visits. One reviewer noted the shoreline can be murky when wading, suggesting water shoes for lake access. Sites at $10 per night offer straightforward camping for campsites near Manti-La Sal National Forest, with Mammoth Cabin located just over a mile southwest for additional options.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGooseberry Reservoir 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 Raod 124 for three miles, to the campground.
Address
540 NORTH MAIN STREET
Ephraim, UT 84627
Coordinates
39.7102778 N
111.2941667 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 46 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 2 hrs 14 min from Ogden, UT
- 2 hrs 57 min from Logan, UT
