Can you reserve a site at Jarvies Family Boat In?

Yes, Jarvies Family Boat In is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Jarvies Family Boat In?

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

Are pets allowed at Jarvies Family Boat In?

Yes, pets are allowed at Jarvies Family Boat In.

Jarvies Family Boat In, Utah — 8 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Jarvies Family Boat-In Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Jarvies Canyon at an elevation of 6,040 feet. 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, all located steps from the campsites. A hiking trail passes through the site as well.

Facilities

Jarvies offers eight single-family sites, all of which are reservable. Each site has a picnic shelter, table, tent pad and campfire ring with grill. 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 good privacy between campsites but limited shade. Most sites have partial views of the reservoir and its surrounding red cliffs.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

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.

The facts

8 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 36 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN

Site types

8 Boat In

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

8 campsites at Jarvies Family Boat In

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN	Boat In	—	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
2	JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN	Boat In	—	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
3	JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN	Boat In	—	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
4	JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN	Boat In	—	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
5	JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN	Boat In	—	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
6	JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN	Boat In	—	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
7	JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN	Boat In	—	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾
8	JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN	Boat In	—	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

Cedar Springs Marina is the closest boat ramp that you may launch from to get 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.

40.92944, -109.47778 · 40°55'46.0"N 109°28'40.0"W

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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, 3.5 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 Jarvies Family Boat In

Can you reserve a site at Jarvies Family Boat In?: Yes, Jarvies Family Boat In is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Jarvies Family Boat In have?: 8 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Jarvies Family Boat In?: 36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Jarvies Family Boat In?: Yes, pets are allowed at Jarvies Family Boat In.

Camping near Jarvies Family Boat In

Jarvies Boat in Group 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mustang Ridge Campground 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cedar Springs Campground 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Deer Run Campground 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Firefighters Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dutch John Draw Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Greendale 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Arch Dam Campground 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, UT) 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Greens Lake 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center 3 mi · Facility
Dutch John Draw Group Campground 3.6 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 435-889-3000
Email Help.Ashley.DutchJohn@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-28.

Jarvies Family Boat In