Gooseberry Reservoir

Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: EPHRAIM, UT, UT

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Season: May through October

Gooseberry Reservoir Campground is located in a scenic mountain valley in an open meadow next to Gooseberry Reservoir. It is situated at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing and fishing on the small reservoir and exploring area trails.The campground contains several standard RV sites with long parking spurs that easily accommodate large RVs.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gooseberry-reservoir to be notified when sites open up.

Scenic mountain valley campground at 8,400 feet elevation next to Gooseberry Reservoir with excellent cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing and access to the Great Western Trail. Campers consistently praise it as a quiet, non-motorized lake with spacious sites and reliable availability.

Wildlife alert: Elk, Mule Deer, North American Porcupine, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, Dark-eyed Junco, MacGillivray's Warbler, Northern Flicker, and Greater Short-horned Lizard present in area.

Insider tips for Gooseberry Reservoir: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 8 sites Reservoir is hand-powered watercraft only with no boat ramp — bring a canoe or kayak Sites next to the reservoir are spacious with good spacing between neighbors Great base camp location for Skyline Drive adventures

Skip Gooseberry Reservoir if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none and is dry camping only. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You plan to use motorized boats — reservoir is non-motorized only.

Best time to visit Gooseberry Reservoir: Late September-Early October — Ideal for fall foliage, fishing is fantastic, and weather is cool but manageable.

Nearby campgrounds: Mammoth Cabin (Ephraim, UT), Gooseberry Creek Campground (EPHRAIM, UT), Flat Canyon (EPHRAIM,, UT), Fish Creek Campground (Ferron, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Gooseberry Reservoir

Cell signal at Gooseberry Reservoir (EPHRAIM, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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EPHRAIM, UT, UT★ 3.8 (18 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Gooseberry Reservoir Campground is located in a scenic mountain valley in an open meadow next to Gooseberry Reservoir. It is situated at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing and fishing on the small reservoir and exploring area trails.The campground contains several standard RV sites with long parking spurs that easily accommodate large RVs.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — this campground has none and is dry camping only✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You plan to use motorized boats — reservoir is non-motorized only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 8 sites

Reservoir is hand-powered watercraft only with no boat ramp

bring a canoe or kayak

Sites next to the reservoir are spacious with good spacing between neighbors

Great base camp location for Skyline Drive adventures

Best: Late September-Early October

Ideal for fall foliage, fishing is fantastic, and weather is cool but manageable

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Elk, Mule Deer, North American Porcupine, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, Dark-eyed Junco, MacGillivray's Warbler, Northern Flicker, and Greater Short-horned Lizard present in area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Fairview, Utah, travel north about a mile on Highway 89, to the junction with Highway 31. Travel east on Highway 31 for about nine miles, to the junction with Forest Development Road 124. Go north on Forest Development Raod 124 for three miles, to the campground.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Manti-La Sal National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Manti-La Sal National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Gooseberry Reservoir cost per night?+
Gooseberry Reservoir costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Gooseberry Reservoir open?+
Gooseberry Reservoir is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Gooseberry Reservoir have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Gooseberry Reservoir?+
Gooseberry Reservoir can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Gooseberry Reservoir?+
Gooseberry Reservoir is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Gooseberry Reservoir?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Gooseberry Reservoir is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Gooseberry Reservoir open, and what are check-in times?+
Gooseberry Reservoir is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$10 /night★ 3.8 (18)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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