Gooseberry Reservoir
Campground · Utah · 8 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 8
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 8,447 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.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.
Facilities
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.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.The facts
- Season: Mid-June – End of October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 8 bookable sites
- 18 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: GOOS, MANAGEMENT SITES, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 10 Management
- 8 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
18 campsites at Gooseberry Reservoir
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | GOOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | GOOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | GOOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | GOOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | GOOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | GOOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | GOOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | GOOS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 010 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 011 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 012 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 013 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 014 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 015 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 016 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | |
| ScanPay 1 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 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 Raod 124 for three miles, to the campground.
39.71028, -111.29417 · 39°42'37.0"N 111°17'39.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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, 2.5 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 Reservoir
- Can you reserve a site at Gooseberry Reservoir?
- Yes, Gooseberry Reservoir is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Gooseberry Reservoir have?
- 18 sites in total, of which 8 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Gooseberry Reservoir?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Gooseberry Reservoir?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Gooseberry Reservoir.
- Are campfires allowed at Gooseberry Reservoir?
- Campfires are allowed at Gooseberry Reservoir. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Gooseberry Reservoir
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- Chute Group 12.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Cabin 1.2 mi · Campground
- Candland Mountain Trailhead 8.8 mi · Facility
- Lake Canyon Campground 9.4 mi · Campground
- Chute Group Campground 11.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (435)283-4151
- 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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