Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: FERRON, UT, UT
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$50 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The group campsite can accommodate up to 100 people. A large pavilion offers shade over the picnic tables only.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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This high-elevation group pavilion at 7,000 feet offers excellent reservoir views and is purpose-built for large groups with a 10-table pavilion. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, comfortable summer weather (50s at night, under 90s during day), and diverse water recreation including fishing for cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, tiger muskie and splake.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Coyote, Osprey, Clark's Nutcracker, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake verified in area
Insider tips for Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Group site features large pavilion with 10 interior tables plus 3 exterior tables by fire pit Boat ramp located nearby on eastern shoreline for direct reservoir access
Skip Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A if: You need RV hookups — site has no hookups despite amenities listed; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A: June-September — Official season May-October; campers report perfect summer weather with cool nights and mild days at elevation.
Nearby campgrounds: Orange Olsen (Ferron, UT), Joes Valley Reservoir (FERRON , UT), Cottonwood Canyon Campground (UT), Seely Creek Guard Station (Ferron, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A
Cell signal at Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A (FERRON, 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.
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.The group campsite can accommodate up to 100 people. A large pavilion offers shade over the picnic tables only.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Group site features large pavilion with 10 interior tables plus 3 exterior tables by fire pit
Boat ramp located nearby on eastern shoreline for direct reservoir access
Official season May-October; campers report perfect summer weather with cool nights and mild days at elevation
Things to do nearby
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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.
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- 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.
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