Gooseberry Reservoir
Closed for the season. Opens mid-June and operates through end of October. Reservations via Recreation.gov are required at least 4 days in advance.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Gooseberry Reservoir Campground occupies a scenic mountain valley in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, surrounded by aspen, fir, and sagebrush-covered slopes. At 8,400 feet elevation, the campground sits in an open meadow with unobstructed views of the reservoir from every site. The lack of trees means no shade, but the trade-off is panoramic scenery of the surrounding mountains. The reservoir supports cutthroat and rainbow trout and is open to hand-powered watercraft only with no boat ramp. The Great Western Trail runs adjacent to the campground, providing access for hiking, mountain biking, and OHV riding. Mammoth Guard Station is located one mile south. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility with no potable water, garbage service, or hookups. Vault toilets are provided. The well-maintained dirt access road and long parking spurs make this campground accessible to large RVs despite its remote location.
Directions
From Fairview, Utah, travel north 0.6 miles on US 89 to the junction with US 31. Travel east on US 31 for 8.5 miles to the junction with Forest Development Road 124. Go north on FDR 124 for 3 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 283-4151 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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