Campground

Potters Pond

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

Books out fast — sampled nights are already sold out
Potters Pond campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USFS

Weekend availability at Potters Pond

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 5:04 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    5/16 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    15/16 sites

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 Potters Pond?

as of September 20

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Potters Pond around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Even midweek is filling — 1 of the 2 weekdays we checked are gone.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 3Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Sold out
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
22
Pull-through
4
Max rig length
50 ft
Equestrian No HookupGroup Standard No HookupStandard No Hookup

About this campground

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.

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.

Elevation
8,989 ftCold nights, seasonal snow
Contact
435-384-2372

Activities

  • HUNTING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • BIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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