Ferron Reservoir
Campground · Utah · 18 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 18
- Bookable sites
- 99 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 40
- People per site
- 9,539 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.Nearby Attractions
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.
The facts
- Season: Mid June – Late September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 18 bookable sites
- 28 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 99 ft
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: AFAM, FERR, MANAGEMENT SITES, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 17 Standard Nonelectric
- 10 Management
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, shade.
28 campsites at Ferron Reservoir
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 6 | |
| 011 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 99 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 024 | AFAM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | FERR | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 40 | 🐾 |
| XXX | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | Back In | Gravel | 99 ft | 6 | |
| XXX1 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX2 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX3 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX4 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX5 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX6 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX7 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 1 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 0 | |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 0 |
Getting there
39.14556, -111.45528 · 39°8'44.0"N 111°27'19.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Ferron Reservoir
- Can you reserve a site at Ferron Reservoir?
- Yes, Ferron Reservoir is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Ferron Reservoir have?
- 28 sites in total, of which 18 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Ferron Reservoir?
- 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Ferron Reservoir?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Ferron Reservoir.
- Are campfires allowed at Ferron Reservoir?
- Campfires are allowed at Ferron Reservoir. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Ferron Reservoir also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ferron Reservoir's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $10.00 a night Single sites $40.00 a night group sites
Restrictions:
- No riding OHVs in campground except to enter and exit.
Camping near Ferron Reservoir
- Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Indian Creek Guard Station 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Twelve Mile Flat 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Willow Lake 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Twin Lake Campground 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Manti Community 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Seely Creek Guard Station 11.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Hill 12.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Joes Valley Reservoir 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Orange Olsen 13.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Duck Fork Fishing Site 1.8 mi · Facility
- Upper Six Mile Ponds Campground 5.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (435)384-2372
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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