Jarvies Family Boat In
Ashley National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: MANILA, UT, UT
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
Jarvies Family Boat-In Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Jarvies Canyon at an elevation of 6,040 feet. Campers must boat-in to the facility, and the nearest boat ramps are located at Cedar Springs and Mustang Ridge Marinas, both 20 minutes across the water.Jarvies offers eight single-family sites, all of which are reservable. Each site has a picnic shelter, table, tent pad and campfire ring with grill.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Unique boat-in campground on Flaming Gorge Reservoir at 6,040 feet elevation with eight sites offering boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming, and hiking. Google reviews average 4.2/5 stars, with campers praising amazing views and the magical boat-in experience.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Mountain Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Bobcat, North American Porcupine, Osprey, Turkey Vulture, Plateau Fence Lizard, Wandering Garter Snake, Common Sagebrush Lizard
Insider tips for Jarvies Family Boat In: Book early — federal campground with only 8 sites fills quickly Launch from Cedar Springs Marina (closest boat ramp, 20 minutes across water to Jarvies Canyon) Mustang Ridge Marina is alternative boat launch option, also approximately 20 minutes away
Skip Jarvies Family Boat In if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You cannot access by boat — campground is boat-in only with no road access. You need reliability on camp host presence — recent reviews report periods without camp host supervision and maintenance issues.
Best time to visit Jarvies Family Boat In: May-October — Official operating season. July visits reported maintenance issues; early season or shoulder months may offer better camp host presence..
Nearby campgrounds: Jarvies Boat In Group (MANILA, UT), Mustang Ridge Campground (MANILA, UT), Cedar Springs Campground (MANILA, UT), Deer Run Campground (MANILA, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jarvies Family Boat In
Cell signal at Jarvies Family Boat In (MANILA, UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Jarvies Family Boat-In Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Jarvies Canyon at an elevation of 6,040 feet. Campers must boat-in to the facility, and the nearest boat ramps are located at Cedar Springs and Mustang Ridge Marinas, both 20 minutes across the water.Jarvies offers eight single-family sites, all of which are reservable. Each site has a picnic shelter, table, tent pad and campfire ring with grill.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with only 8 sites fills quickly
Launch from Cedar Springs Marina (closest boat ramp, 20 minutes across water to Jarvies Canyon)
Mustang Ridge Marina is alternative boat launch option, also approximately 20 minutes away
Official operating season. July visits reported maintenance issues; early season or shoulder months may offer better camp host presence.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Cedar Springs Marina is the closest boat ramp that you may launch from to get to Jarvies. Jarvies Canyon is the first canyon west and a little north of the marina and is only accessed by boat. From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 4 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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