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

Ferron Reservoir

Ferron Campground is located next to Ferron Reservoir, a premier alpine lake that is popular with fishermen. The area offers both developed single campsites and a developed group camp site. It sits just below the ridgeline of the Wasatch Plateau, at an elevation of 9,400 feet. It is located adjacent to the historical Indian Creek Guard Station. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring many local trails.

Reservable · Recreation.gov28 sites99 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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3fires
active
San Pitch Rx (prescribed burn) · 22 mi away · 15 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups17
Group sites1
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 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

18 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfacePeople / vehiclesFires
007AFAMStandardPull-through30Gravel6 / 2Yes
008AFAMStandardPull-through30Gravel6 / 2Yes
009AFAMStandardBack-in30Gravel6 / 2Yes
010AFAMStandardBack-in25Gravel6 / 2Yes
011AFAMStandardPull-through30Gravel6 / 2Yes
012AFAMStandardBack-in25Gravel6 / 2Yes
013AFAMStandardBack-in45Gravel6 / 2Yes
014AFAMStandardBack-in30Gravel6 / 2Yes
015AFAMStandardPull-through30Gravel6 / 2Yes
016AFAMStandardPull-through30Gravel6 / 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 length99 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground contains one group campsite offering lake views, located on the northeast portion of the lake. It can accommodate up to 50 people and eight vehicles. Several single-family sites are also available within the campground, located to the south and west of the lake. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but there is no garbage service. Multiple self-pay fee stations are available. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

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

Getting there

The campground is located approximately 30 miles up Ferron Canyon, on Forest Development Road 022.

Nearest townFerron, Utah
Coordinates39.1456° N, 111.4553° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    22 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Salina Canyon East Rx

    25 mi from the campground · 17,375 acres

  • Prescribed
    Fremont River Rd Piles Rx

    40 mi from the campground

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗15.9 mi
RV sales & serviceWestern Range Camps ↗26.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗29.7 mi

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Explore

Video

Camping Ferron Reservoir - Utah - 2019

Worth a stop

Skyline Drive runs above the campground, along the top of the Wasatch Plateau for more than 60 miles, rewarding visitors with beautiful mountain scenery, glacial cirques, spruce-fir and aspen forests and numerous lakes and reservoirs. The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed nearby and has more than 350 miles of designated, maintained trails suitable for all riding levels.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.3 mi
    Shoemaker Flat
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 1.7 mi
    Duck Fork Trail
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 2.4 mi
    George'S Fork
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, motorcycle, ATV and 2 more
  • 2.4 mi
    Black Mountain
    2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.1 mi
    Cove Lake - Willow Bunch
    2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 3.5 mi
    Ferron Mountain #114 ↗
    6.9 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.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Nelson Mountain Wilderness begins about 12.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The small reservoir sits in a scenic alpine basin. Spruce, fir and aspen trees dot the landscape, providing partial shade in the campground. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant, and autumn leaves put on quite a show in the surrounding area.

Recreation

Ferron Reservoir is adjacent to the campground, providing canoeing, boating (small craft only) and fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. Numerous off-road vehicle trails crisscross the area, offering exciting rides for all skill levels. These trails mainly consist of 66-inch and 50-inch OHV routes. Rush Pond and Willow Lake are a short drive east and Duck Fork Reservoir is just to the north, offering additional fishing, canoeing, and OHV opportunities.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Ferron Reservoir?

Sites at Ferron Reservoir are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Ferron Reservoir?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Ferron Reservoir have?

28 sites, including 17 standard sites without power and 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Ferron Reservoir?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Ferron Reservoir?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Ferron Reservoir?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Ferron Reservoir?

Ferron Reservoir is adjacent to the campground, providing canoeing, boating (small craft only) and fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Ferron Reservoir?

Ferron, Utah. Skyline Drive runs above the campground, along the top of the Wasatch Plateau for more than 60 miles, rewarding visitors with beautiful mountain scenery, glacial cirques, spruce-fir and aspen forests and numerous lakes and reservoirs.

Source: Getting there

What if Ferron Reservoir is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North (0.1 mi, first-come), Twelve Mile Flat (2.3 mi), and Willow Lake (4.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby