Established Camping
Gooseberry Reservoir Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.
Gooseberry Reservoir Campground is located near Ephraim in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The area features a mix of forested terrain and open spaces, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Skyline Drive Scenic Backway and the historic town of Manti.
Description
National Forest
Manti-La Sal National Forest
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.
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.
Location
Gooseberry Reservoir 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 Raod 124 for three miles, to the campground.
Address
540 NORTH MAIN STREET
Ephraim, UT 84627
Coordinates
39.7102778 N
111.2941667 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly