Utah / Daggett County / Ashley National Forest / Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Jarvies Family Boat In

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates May through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Jarvies Family Boat-In Campground is located on Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Jarvies Canyon at 6,040 feet elevation within Ashley National Forest. The campground is accessible exclusively by boat, with the nearest boat ramps at Cedar Springs Marina and Mustang Ridge Marina, each approximately 20 minutes across the water. Boats must not exceed 30 feet in length. The campground features 8 single-family sites set among dense stands of juniper and pinyon pine on a hillside overlooking the reservoir. While the vegetation provides good privacy between sites, shade is limited. Most campsites offer partial views of the reservoir and its distinctive red cliffs. Each site is equipped with a picnic shelter, table, tent pad, and fire ring with grill. A private dock is located down a short hill on the shoreline, providing easy access to the water for boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming. A hiking trail passes through the campground. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is provided. All trash must be packed out. One vault toilet serves the campground. The path from the boat dock to the campground does not meet accessibility standards and some visitors may require assistance. Firewood can be purchased at Cedar Springs or Deer Run. Showers are available at Deer Run and Mustang Ridge for campers with proof of camping registration. Check-in begins at 2 PM and checkout is by 11 AM. Reservations are strongly recommended and available through Recreation.gov.

Directions

Accessible by boat only. Cedar Springs Marina is the closest boat ramp. From Vernal, take U.S. 191 north 42 miles, turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to Cedar Springs Marina. From Manila, take Highway 44 for 28 miles, turn left on U.S. 191 north for about 4 miles, then north onto Forest Road 183 for approximately 2 miles. Jarvies Canyon is the first canyon west and a little north of Cedar Springs Marina, approximately 20 minutes by boat.

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