Campground

Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site a

Manti-La Sal National Forest · FERRON · Utah — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 2 of 2 weekends we sampled are sold out
Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site a campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USFS

Weekend availability at Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site a

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 11:55 PM PT

Sold out 3 of the next 3 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Sold out

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site a?

as of September 19

Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 2 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site a and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Sold out
Oct 3Sold out

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Sep 30Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
2
Pull-through
2
Max rig length
45 ft
Group Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site is located in a high mountain valley just above Joes Valley Reservoir, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, and exploring surrounding off-road vehicle trails.Recreation The reservoir offers good fishing for cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, tiger muskie and trophy splake. Boating, water skiing and canoeing are popular on the lake. A boat ramp is located nearby on the eastern shoreline. Horseback riding, bouldering, hiking and mountain biking are popular in the area as well.Facilities The group campsite can accommodate up to 100 people. A large pavilion offers shade over the picnic tables only. Vault toilets and water are provided, but no electricity is available within the group site. A large gravel parking area provides ample space for vehicles, RVs, trailers and tents.Natural Features Joes Valley is situated on the Wasatch Plateau in Central Utah. Sagebrush covers the area. A few cottonwoods line the lakeshore and aspens and pines dot the surrounding hillsides. There are no trees or natural shade in the immediate area of the campground. Nearby Attractions 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. Attractions at Joes Valley Reservoir include the Orange Olsen Guard Station rental, and Joes Valley Campground.

Getting there

From Price, Utah, travel 45 miles south on State Road 10, to the junction of State Roads 10 and 29. Turn west on State Road 29 and continue through Orangeville, approximately 12 miles. Turn north at the stop sign and follow State Road 29 approximately 18 miles to campground.

Elevation
7,008 ftCold nights, seasonal snow
Contact
435-384-2372

Activities

  • BIKING
  • SWIMMING SITE
  • WATER SPORTS
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

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