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

Miller Flat Reservoir Campground

Miller Flat Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley near Miller Flat Reservoir, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and exploring the surrounding off-road vehicle trails. The campground rest in a stand of aspen and spruce trees and sites the sites range from having partial to full shade throughout the day. Visitors are allowed to configure their vehicles and trailers as they choose within the site. Group cooking facilities are provided including picnic tables, a fire ring, dutch oven fire pan and utility tables. A vault toilet facility is located about 50 feet from the site.

The group site takes reservations. Single sites are first-come, first-served.

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Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups3
Group sites1
Host/management2
The group site takes reservations. Single sites are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

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.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
GroupGroupPull-through40GravelPartial50 / 8Yes
Site 1StandardBack-in40GravelPartial12 / 4Yes
Site 2StandardBack-in40GravelPartial12 / 4Yes
Site 3StandardBack-in30GravelPartial12 / 4Yes

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, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Miller Flat 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, 6 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 Fairview, Utah, proceed east on Utah Highway 31 for approximately 18 miles to the Miller Flat Road (Forest Road # 0014). Turn south on this road and proceed through the Lake Canyon Recreation Area, past Miller Flat Reservoir to Forest Road # 3328. Turning left (east) on this road provides entrance to the campground.

Nearest townFerron, Utah
Coordinates39.5222° N, 111.2510° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • If the group site is not reserved, it is available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis for $5.00 per vehicle per night.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    29 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 ↗11.6 mi
Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗21.5 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗32.3 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Potters Ponds, a popular trout fishery is located approximately seven miles south of the campground. The 370-mile Arapeen Off-highway Vehicle Trail System can be accessed directly from the campground by riding north or south along the Miller Flat Road. Maps are available from hosts working in the area.

  • 1.2 mi
    Jordan Canyon ↗
    4.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    Seeley Canyon
    3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.8 mi
    Jordan Canyon Spur
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.8 mi
    Scad Valley Trail
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.3 mi
    East Mountain
    3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.3 mi
    Horse Canyon ↗
    5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

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 group site is set in an open meadow with aspen and fir trees bordering the northern perimeter.

Recreation

Lake Canyon Recreation Area is located just north of the campground as is the northern trailhead of the Left Fork of Huntington National Recreation Trail. Cleveland and Huntington Reservoirs are located just minutes north of the campground along U31. Each offers trout fishing opportunities, with a boat ramp available at Huntington Reservoir.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Miller Flat Reservoir Campground?

For some sites. The group site takes reservations. Single sites are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Miller Flat Reservoir Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Miller Flat Reservoir Campground have?

6 sites, including 3 standard sites without power and 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Miller Flat Reservoir Campground?

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 Miller Flat Reservoir Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Miller Flat Reservoir Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Miller Flat Reservoir Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Miller Flat Reservoir Campground?

Lake Canyon Recreation Area is located just north of the campground as is the northern trailhead of the Left Fork of Huntington National Recreation Trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Miller Flat Reservoir Campground?

Ferron, Utah. Potters Ponds, a popular trout fishery is located approximately seven miles south of the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Miller Flat Reservoir Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cleveland Reservoir Campground (4 mi, first-come), Lake Canyon Recreation Area (4 mi), and Chute Group (4.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby