Established Camping
Strawberry Bay
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Campground Closed For Season: Gates are locked, no facilities (bathrooms, water, trash) are available, entry is prohibited and may result in citations. Campground will reopen in May 2025
Strawberry Bay, near Heber City, Utah, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a beautiful lake backdrop. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, many of which are conveniently located near the water, making it perfect for fishing, swimming, or just soaking up the sun.
The campground is clean and well-kept, with amenities like picnic tables and fire pits at each site. Visitors have noted that the sites are spaced out nicely, so you won’t feel like you’re camping in a parking lot. One camper mentioned, “The campground is neat and the bathrooms are kept clean and tidy,” which is always a plus when you’re out in nature.
For those who love water activities, Strawberry Bay Reservoir is a highlight. You can rent boats at the nearby marina or simply enjoy the clear waters for swimming and fishing. Plus, there are easy trails leading to the water, making it accessible for everyone. As one happy camper put it, “Loop C is within walking distance to the water,” which is great for families.
While it can get busy, especially on weekends, arriving early can help you snag a good spot. Just keep in mind that there are no showers, so plan accordingly. Whether you’re here for a weekend fishing trip or a family getaway, Strawberry Bay has a lot to offer for a memorable camping experience.
Description
National Forest
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Overview
Strawberry Bay Campground is located on the shore of beautiful Strawberry Reservoir at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Visitors flock to Strawberry for its great fishing, boating and trail opportunities.
Recreation
Strawberry Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and Kokanee salmon. The campground provides great beach access. Strawberry Marina is within 1/4 mile and offers a boat ramp, power and pontoon boat rentals, slip rentals, fuel and a small general store with fishing supplies. Other popular activities in the Strawberry area include hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Natural Features
The campground is set among rolling sagebrush covered hills next to Strawberry Reservoir. Most campsites offer sweeping views of the reservoir and surrounding hills. Small pine trees dot the campground but provide very little shade.
Nearby Attractions
The Strawberry OHV Trail System offers 75 miles of trails. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy the extensive trail system as well. Strawberry Visitor Center has interpretive displays, a working fish trap and egg collection station and a nature trail.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.
Charges & Cancellations
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.
Fee Info
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay 232 single sites - $39.00, capacity - 8 people, 1 vehicle 26 single full hook-up sites - $50.00, capacity - 8 people, 1 vehicle 25 double sites - $77.00, capacity - 16 people, 2 vehicles 6 group sites - $257.00, capacity - 80 people , 10 vehicles 1 group site pavilion - for overnight - $386.00, capacity -100, can accommodate up to 15 RVs. _for day use - $321.00, 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, capacity- 100 people 15 vehicles *Reservations cannot be made for day use at the pavilion. Day use is only possible on a first come, first serve basis when there are no overnight reservations* Day use at fishing access parking - $15.00 Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood - $9.00 *Camp fee's include boat launch and dump station Stawberry Reservoir and Currant Creek Reservoir Season Day Use Pass - $122* *This pass includes Day Use and Boat Launch. Pass does NOT include access to group sites, amphitheaters, or glamping sites.
Location
Strawberry Bay is located in Utah
Directions
From Heber City, Utah, take Highway 40 east for 28 miles to Strawberry Bay Junction. Follow the signs for 6 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
40.1772222 N
111.1733333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly