Potters Pond
Campground · Utah · 19 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 19
- Bookable sites
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 8,989 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Potters Pond Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to two scenic ponds, at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and exploring the surrounding off-road vehicle trails.Recreation
The ponds offer great canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular in the area as well.The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed from the campground and has more than 350 miles of designated, well-maintained trails for off-road vehicles. The trails are suitable for all riding levels.
Facilities
This campground offers a variety of campsites, including single, double and equestrian sites. Some sites have views of the ponds and most sites are shaded.Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no water, electricity or trash collection available within the campground. Visitors will need to bring their own water, as well as pack out all garbage.
Roads and parking spurs within the campground are dirt. The campground can be reached via the well-maintained dirt and gravel Miller Flat Road, which provides relatively easy access for cars and RVs.
Natural Features
Potters Pond lies in Upper Joe's Valley in Central Utah. Pine trees and wild grasses cover the area, while aspens dot the surrounding mountainsides.Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.The facts
- Season: June 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 19 bookable sites
- 22 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: POTTERS PONDS, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 14 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Equestrian Nonelectric
- 3 Management
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
22 campsites at Potters Pond
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 002 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 4 | 🐾 |
| 003 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 004 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 005 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 006 | POTTERS PONDS | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 40 ft | 50 | 🐾 |
| 007 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 12 | |
| 008 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 009 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 010 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 011 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 013 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 20 | 🐾 |
| 014 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 015 | POTTERS PONDS | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 35 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 016 | POTTERS PONDS | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 017 | POTTERS PONDS | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 018 | POTTERS PONDS | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 12 | |
| 019 | POTTERS PONDS | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 20 | 🐾 |
| ScanPay 1 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 0 | |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 0 | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 0 |
Getting there
From Price, Utah, travel south on Highway 10 for 20 miles, to Huntington. Turn right onto Highway 31 and travel northwest for 30 miles. Turn south onto Miller Flat Road and travel 11 miles. Turn right onto Potter Canyon Road and continue for less than a mile to the campground.
39.44667, -111.27333 · 39°26'48.0"N 111°16'24.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 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 Potters Pond
- Can you reserve a site at Potters Pond?
- Yes, Potters Pond is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Potters Pond have?
- 22 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Potters Pond?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Potters Pond?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Potters Pond.
- Are campfires allowed at Potters Pond?
- Campfires are allowed at Potters Pond. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Potters Pond also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Potters Pond's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $10 per night for a single site, $30 - $40 per night for group site, $15 -$25 per night for equestrian site.
Restrictions:
- Equestrian sites 16-19 are available for reservation and first-come, first-served use by all visitors. Those camping with horses must use these four sites.
- ATVs allowed on designated trails only.
Accessibility:
- None
Camping near Potters Pond
- Indian Creek (Ut) 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Miller Flat Reservoir Campground 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Bear Group 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Forks of Huntington 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Little Bear Campground 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- River Bend Campground 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Rock Group 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Old Folks Flat 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Rock Campground 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Miller Flat Reservoir Campground 5.4 mi · Facility
- Upper Joes Valley Dispersed Site 6.9 mi · Campground
- Huntington Canyon Recreation Area 7.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 435-384-2372
- 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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