U.S. Forest Service · Manti-La Sal National Forest · Ferron, UT

Cleveland Reservoir Campground

Cleveland Reservoir Campground is located along Utah's scenic Energy Loop on top of the Wasatch Plateau off Highway 31 approximately 18 miles east of Fairview, Utah. The campground sits at an approximate elevation of 9,000 feet and is located next the 135.8 acre Cleveland Reservoir. The Department of Wildlife Resources of Utah (DWR) stocks this reservoir with Rainbow Trout. Two miles further up the road is Huntington Reservoir and this reservoir is stocked with Tiger Trout.

Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups1
Group sites1
No reservations, so arrive before checkout on a weekday, usually 11 a.m. to noon, and take what is open. In season, weekends fill by Thursday. The first-come playbook

Amenities & rules

Vault toilets are provided, but there is no water, electricity, sewer hookups, or garbage service. This is a "pack it in, pack it out" site so all trash must be removed upon departure. This campground sits on the north end of the Arapeen OHV trail system and is adjacent to the Lake Canyon Trail System that houses twelve miles of OHV trails within reach of this campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonJune 1
ForestManti-La Sal National Forest
Fees$10.00 a day Single $20.00 a day group

Manti-La Sal National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cleveland Reservoir Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°January: 2.82 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.52 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.33 inches of precipitationApril: 2.81 inches of precipitationMay: 2.03 inches of precipitationJune: 0.97 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.97 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.57 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.73 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.94 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.08 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.74 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 15.1°F averageFebruary: 16.7°F averageMarch: 23.7°F averageApril: 30.5°F averageMay: 41.0°F averageJune: 50.8°F averageJuly: 57.4°F averageAugust: 55.7°F averageSeptember: 47.2°F averageOctober: 35.1°F averageNovember: 24.7°F averageDecember: 13.7°F average0 in1 in2 in3 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Electric Lake, 2 miles from the campground at 8,380 feet, station USC00422424 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year.

Getting there

From Huntington, UT travel northwest on Highway 31 for approximately 29.1 miles. From Fairview, UT travel east on Highway 31 for 32 miles.

Nearest townFerron, Utah
Coordinates39.5799° N, 111.2430° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    31 mi from the campground · 15 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceWestern Range Camps ↗12.5 mi
Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗24.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗29.5 mi

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Worth a stop

  • under 0.1 mi
    Lake Canyon #14
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.2 mi
    Cleveland Learners Loop
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.3 mi
    Lake Canyon #13 East End
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.6 mi
    Lake Canyon #15
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.7 mi
    Lake Canyon #11
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.7 mi
    Lake Canyon #16 North End
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The area is situated in a broad mountain valley, surrounded by the scenic peaks of the Wasatch Plateau. Stands of aspen and pine trees provide limited shade, and grasses, sagebrush and summer wildflowers fill the meadows.

Recreation

Huntington Reservoir has great tiger and cutthroat trout fishing, while Cleveland Reservoir offers great fishing for rainbow trout. Both reservoirs are perfect for canoeing and kayaking, however boat ramps are not available. The extensive Lake Canyon OHV Trail System offers many miles of exciting trails and three beginner loops, making the area accessible to riders of all skill levels. Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular as well. Electric Lake is nearby, offering boating, water skiing and fishing for tiger and cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon. A boat ramp is on-site located at the north-end of the reservoir.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cleveland Reservoir Campground?

No. Cleveland Reservoir Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Cleveland Reservoir Campground?

$10.00 a day Single $20.00 a day group

Source: Forest Service

How many sites does Cleveland Reservoir Campground have?

2 sites, including 1 standard site without power and 1 group site.

Source: Forest Service

What is there to do at Cleveland Reservoir Campground?

Huntington Reservoir has great tiger and cutthroat trout fishing, while Cleveland Reservoir offers great fishing for rainbow trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Cleveland Reservoir Campground?

Ferron, Utah.

Source: Getting there

What if Cleveland Reservoir Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Canyon Recreation Area (0.9 mi), Miller Flat Reservoir Campground (4 mi, partly first-come), and Chute Group (4.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby