Campground · Utah · 51 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access

Joe's Valley Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to its namesake, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the surrounding off-road vehicle trails. A paved road winds around the lake but quickly turns to dirt once the elevation begins to increase.
The campground contains several single and double-family campsites, all of which are accessible. Many sites have lake views and some sites are shaded. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Boat ramps can be found nearby for easy lake access.
Joe's Valley is situated on the Wasatch Plateau in Central Utah. Juniper, pinyon pine and sagebrush cover the area, and aspens and pines dot the surrounding hillsides. Located on a reservoir, there is nearby access to Seely Creek, Littles Creek, North Dragon Creek, and Lowry Water.
Renowned bouldering opportunities are located in nearby Straight and Cottonwood Canyons. Popular mountain fisheries at Grassy Lake, Pete's Hole, and Potters Ponds are all within 10 miles of the group site. The 370-mile Arapeen Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System can be accessed directly from the Reeder Trailhead, which includes 66 and 55-inch OHV trails. Attractions at Joe's Valley Reservoir include the Orange Olsen Guard Station cabin rentals, and Joe's Valley Group Pavilion.
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, picnic tables.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 005 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 009 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 010 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 012 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 013 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 014 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 015 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 016 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 017 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 018 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 019 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 020 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 021 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 022 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 023 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 024 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 025 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 026 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 027 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 028 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 029 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 030 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 031 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 032 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 033 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 034 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 035 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 036 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 037 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 038 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 039 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 040 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 041 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 042 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 043 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 044 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 045 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 046 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 047 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | |
| 048 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | ♿ |
| 049 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 050 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 051 | JOES | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| XXX | JOES | Management | Back In | Gravel | 99 ft | 8 | |
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| ScanPay 1 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 0 | |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 0 |
39.29510, -111.29230 · 39°17'42.4"N 111°17'32.3"W
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| Precip in | 2.3 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.


Joes Valley Reservoir also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Joes Valley Reservoir's operator.
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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