Potters Pond
Manti-La Sal National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: FERRON, UT, UT
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$40 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (54 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Potters Pond offers scenic high mountain valley camping at 8,900 feet with excellent fishing, hiking, and access to 350+ miles of OHV trails. Campers consistently praise the natural beauty, starry skies, and peaceful escape from electronics.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Shiras Moose, Sandhill Crane, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area—use bear safety precautions.
Insider tips for Potters Pond: Book early—federal campground fills up quickly Bring self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups Visit in early season (May-June) for better availability before peak summer
Skip Potters Pond if: You need RV hookups—only electric hookups available, not suitable for non-self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October—campground closed seasonally. You prefer developed amenities—vault toilets only.
Best time to visit Potters Pond: May-October — Official seasonal operations window; May-September offers warmest weather while escaping valley heat..
Nearby campgrounds: Indian Creek (Ut) (FERRON, UT), Miller Flat Reservoir Campground (Ferron, UT), Little Bear Group (FERRON , UT), Forks Of Huntington (FERRON , UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Potters Pond
Cell signal at Potters Pond (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.
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.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
federal campground fills up quickly
Bring self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups
Visit in early season (May-June) for better availability before peak summer
Official seasonal operations window; May-September offers warmest weather while escaping valley heat.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
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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