Jarvies Boat in Group
Campground · Utah · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ashley National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 40
- People per site
- 6,032 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Jarvies Boat-in Group Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Jarvies Canyon at an elevation of 6,040 feet. The campground is part of the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. Campers must boat-in to the facility, and the nearest boat ramps are located at Cedar Springs and Mustang Ridge Marinas, both 20 minutes across the water.Recreation
Boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming are popular activities. A hiking trail passes through the site as well.Facilities
This spacious group site can accommodate up to 40 people. It is equipped with a large picnic shelter, tables, two campfire rings, two grills and three tent pads. One vault toilet is provided.A private dock is down a short hill on the shoreline.
Natural Features
The campground is situated among dense stands of juniper and pinyon pine on a hillside overlooking the reservoir. The vegetation offers limited shade. From the picnic shelter campers are awarded expansive views of the reservoir and its surrounding red cliffs.Nearby Attractions
Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, and the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.The Green River below the dam provides spectacular rafting opportunities. A trip down the river offers unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.The facts
- Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: JARVIES BOAT IN GROUP
Site types
- 1 Boat In
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Jarvies Boat in Group
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1 | JARVIES BOAT IN GROUP | Boat In | — | Gravel | — | 40 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Cedar Springs Marina is the closest boat ramp to Jarvies. Jarvies Canyon is the first canyon west and a little north of the marina and is only accessed by boat.
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina.
From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 4 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina.
From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road. Take U.S. 191 south for 67 miles, passing through Dutch John. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina.
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina.
From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 4 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina.
From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road. Take U.S. 191 south for 67 miles, passing through Dutch John. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina.
40.93194, -109.48056 · 40°55'55.0"N 109°28'50.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 40 | 50 | 57 | 67 | 79 | 87 | 84 | 75 | 62 | 46 | 36 |
| Low °F | 13 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 38 | 46 | 52 | 52 | 43 | 32 | 22 | 13 |
| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 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 Jarvies Boat in Group
- Can you reserve a site at Jarvies Boat in Group?
- Yes, Jarvies Boat in Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Jarvies Boat in Group have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Jarvies Boat in Group?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Jarvies Boat in Group.
Also listed by
Jarvies Boat in Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Jarvies Boat in Group's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- See www.recreation.gov for current rate.
Restrictions:
- Access is by boating only. Boat lengths must not exceed 36'.
Camping near Jarvies Boat in Group
- Jarvies Family Boat In 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mustang Ridge Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cedar Springs Campground 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deer Run Campground 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dutch John Draw Campground 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Firefighters Campground 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Greendale 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Arch Dam Campground 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, UT) 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Canyon Rim 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center 3.2 mi · Facility
- Dutch John Draw Group Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 435-889-3000
- Email Help.Ashley.DutchJohn@AmericanLL.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-28.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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