Can you reserve a site at Gooseberry Creek Campground?

Yes, Gooseberry Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Gooseberry Creek Campground have?

21 sites in total, of which 9 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Gooseberry Creek Campground?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Gooseberry Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Gooseberry Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Gooseberry Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Gooseberry Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Gooseberry Creek Campground, Utah — 9 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Gooseberry Group Campground is located on an aspen-covered hillside above Gooseberry Reservoir, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and canoeing on the small reservoir and exploring area trails.

Recreation

Gooseberry Reservoir, which is visible from several sites, offers good cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing, as well as canoeing. The Great Western Trail runs near the campground, offering excellent opportunities for hiking, biking and off-road vehicle riding.

Facilities

The campground offers group campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Garbage collection facilities are not available, requiring visitors to pack out all trash.

A well-maintained dirt road leads to the campground, providing relatively easy access for cars and RVs alike.

Natural Features

The campground lies within a grove of aspens that is dotted with mature fir trees, in a valley high on the Wasatch Plateau. Some campsites are sunny with little tree cover, while some have ample shade. Sagebrush, grasses and summer wildflowers fill the scenic valley.

Nearby Attractions

The facts

Season: Beginning June – September 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
9 bookable sites
21 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 40 people per site
Loops: GOOS, MANAGEMENT SITES, Scan and Pay

Site types

12 Management
8 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

21 campsites at Gooseberry Creek Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	GOOS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
02	GOOS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
03	GOOS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
05	GOOS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
06	GOOS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
07	GOOS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
08	GOOS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
09	GOOS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
GS4	GOOS	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	40
001	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
0010	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
002	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
003	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
005	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
006	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
007	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
008	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
009	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	40
ScanPay 1	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	0
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	0

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 Road 124 for one mile to the campground.

39.68750, -111.29694 · 39°41'15.0"N 111°17'49.0"W

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Typical weather

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High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
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Precip in	2.9	2.7	2.4	2.6	2.3	1.1	1.1	1.8	2.0	2.1	2.3	2.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 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 Gooseberry Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Gooseberry Creek Campground?: Yes, Gooseberry Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Gooseberry Creek Campground have?: 21 sites in total, of which 9 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Gooseberry Creek Campground?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Gooseberry Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Gooseberry Creek Campground.
Does Gooseberry Creek Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Gooseberry Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Gooseberry Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Gooseberry Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Gooseberry Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$10 per night for a single site, $40 per night for a group site.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Gooseberry Creek Campground

Mammoth Cabin 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gooseberry Reservoir 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Flat Canyon 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Canyon Rec Area 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fish Creek Campground 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cleveland Reservoir Campground 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bridges Campground 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Chute Group 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Cabin 0.7 mi · Campground
Candland Mountain Trailhead 7.5 mi · Facility
Lake Canyon Campground 7.9 mi · Campground
Chute Group Campground 10.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone (435)283-4151
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Gooseberry Creek Campground