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

Gooseberry Reservoir

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.

Reservable · Recreation.gov18 sites40 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
San Pitch Rx (prescribed burn) · 34 mi away · 15 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups8
Host/management10
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

8 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfacePeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-in40Gravel6 / 2Yes
002Back-in40Gravel6 / 2Yes
003Back-in40Gravel6 / 2Yes
004Back-in40Gravel6 / 2Yes
005Back-in40Gravel6 / 2Yes
006Back-in40Gravel6 / 2Yes
007Back-in40Gravel6 / 2Yes
008Back-in40Gravel6 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

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

Season & status

SeasonMid-June to End of October
ForestManti-La Sal National Forest
BookingThis site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or online.

Manti-La Sal National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Gooseberry Reservoir20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 3.03 inches of precipitation, 42.5 inches of snowFebruary: 2.73 inches of precipitation, 40.7 inches of snowMarch: 2.43 inches of precipitation, 29.6 inches of snowApril: 2.66 inches of precipitation, 24.5 inches of snowMay: 1.93 inches of precipitation, 7.2 inches of snowJune: 1.05 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowJuly: 1.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.62 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowSeptember: 1.89 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowOctober: 1.94 inches of precipitation, 8.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.31 inches of precipitation, 28.9 inches of snowDecember: 2.91 inches of precipitation, 42.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 21.8°F averageFebruary: 22.5°F averageMarch: 28.6°F averageApril: 34.1°F averageMay: 43.5°F averageJune: 53.4°F averageJuly: 60.8°F averageAugust: 59.0°F averageSeptember: 51.0°F averageOctober: 39.7°F averageNovember: 28.5°F averageDecember: 21.1°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Scofield-Skyline Mine, 5 miles from the campground at 8,697 feet, station USC00427729 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 26 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 225 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townEphraim, Utah
Coordinates39.7103° N, 111.2942° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    34 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Spring Dell Rx

    46 mi from the campground

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 ↗15.5 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗21.5 mi
Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗29.3 mi

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Explore

Video

Gooseberry falls Minnesota State Park, 4 Waterfalls, a Cascades, and Campground review.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.3 mi
    Gooseberry Creek ↗
    5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3 mi
    Winter Quarters Canyon
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.3 mi
    South Spur of Silver Creek
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.5 mi
    Silver Creek
    2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.6 mi
    Oak Creek ↗
    5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.1 mi
    Dry Creek Driveway
    3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

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 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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Gooseberry Reservoir?

Sites at Gooseberry Reservoir are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or online. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Gooseberry Reservoir?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Gooseberry Reservoir have?

18 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Gooseberry Reservoir?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Gooseberry Reservoir?

Yes, pets are allowed at Gooseberry Reservoir. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Gooseberry Reservoir?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Gooseberry Reservoir?

The reservoir offers good cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing, as well as canoeing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Gooseberry Reservoir?

Ephraim, Utah.

Source: Getting there

What if Gooseberry Reservoir is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Gooseberry Creek Campground (1.6 mi), Flat Canyon (4.8 mi), and Fish Creek Campground (6.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby