Joes Valley Reservoir
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: FERRON , UT, UT
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$18 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (93 reviews)
Season: May through October
Joe’s Valley Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to its namesake, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the surrounding off-road vehicle trails. A paved road winds around the lake but quickly turns to dirt once the elevation begins to increase.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Joe's Valley Reservoir Campground offers beautiful lakeside camping in a high mountain valley at 7,000 feet elevation with excellent fishing for cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, tiger muskie and trophy splake. Google reviewers praise the level campsites, beautiful lake views, and well-maintained grounds surrounded by the Manti-La Sal mountain range.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Coyote, Osprey, Clark's Nutcracker, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in area
Insider tips for Joes Valley Reservoir: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Choose sites with views of the lake for premium experience Visit during a winter/spring with good water year for full reservoir conditions
Skip Joes Valley Reservoir if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You need accessible campsites — some reviewers noted limited easier access options.
Best time to visit Joes Valley Reservoir: July — Reservoir typically full with good water levels; wildflowers still blooming throughout campground and especially near Mary's Lake. May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Orange Olsen (Ferron, UT), Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A (FERRON, UT), Cottonwood Canyon Campground (UT), Seely Creek Guard Station (Ferron, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Joes Valley Reservoir
Cell signal at Joes Valley Reservoir (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.
Joe’s Valley Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to its namesake, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the surrounding off-road vehicle trails. A paved road winds around the lake but quickly turns to dirt once the elevation begins to increase.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Choose sites with views of the lake for premium experience
Visit during a winter/spring with good water year for full reservoir conditions
Reservoir typically full with good water levels; wildflowers still blooming throughout campground and especially near Mary's Lake
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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 the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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