Public Land Camping

FERRON RESERVOIR

FERRON , UTManaged by FS
FERRON RESERVOIR

Things to Do

BikingBoatingCampingFishingHiking

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, FERRON RESERVOIR accommodates recreational vehicles up to 99 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Guests at FERRON RESERVOIR can enjoy essential amenities including Drinking Water (Peak Season), and Vault Toilets. The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.

Popular activities at this location include Biking, Boating, Camping, and Fishing. The campground's proximity to FERRON offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Utah region.

Located in FERRON , Utah, FERRON RESERVOIR provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

Overview Ferron Campground is located next to Ferron Reservoir, a premier alpine lake that is popular with fishermen. The area offers both developed single campsites and a developed group camp site. It sits just below the ridgeline of the Wasatch Plateau, at an elevation of 9,400 feet. It is located adjacent to the historical Indian Creek Guard Station. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring many local trails. Recreation Ferron Reservoir is adjacent to the campground, providing canoeing, boating (small craft only) and fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. Numerous off-road vehicle trails crisscross the area, offering exciting rides for all skill levels. These trails mainly consist of 66-inch and 50-inch OHV routes. Rush Pond and Willow Lake are a short drive east and Duck Fork Reservoir is just to the north, offering additional fishing, canoeing, and OHV opportunities. Facilities The campground contains one group campsite offering lake views, located on the northeast portion of the lake. It can accommodate up to 50 people and eight vehicles. Several single-family sites are also available within the campground, located to the south and west of the lake. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but there is no garbage service. Multiple self-pay fee stations are available. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Natural Features The small reservoir sits in a scenic alpine basin. Spruce, fir and aspen trees dot the landscape, providing partial shade in the campground. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant, and autumn leaves put on quite a show in the surrounding area. Nearby Attractions Skyline Drive runs above the campground, along the top of the Wasatch Plateau for more than 60 miles, rewarding visitors with beautiful mountain scenery, glacial cirques, spruce-fir and aspen forests and numerous lakes and reservoirs.

The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed nearby and has more than 350 miles of designated, maintained trails suitable for all riding levels.

Getting There

The campground is located approximately 30 miles up Ferron Canyon, on Forest Development Road 022.

Amenities

Drinking Water (Peak Season)
Vault Toilets
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