Utah / Emery County / Manti-La Sal National Forest

Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A

Closed — Closed for the season. Operates seasonally with reservations available through early October via Recreation.gov.

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Flash Flood Warning issued April 11 at 12:42PM MDT until April 11 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

12:42 PM — 3:45 PM

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Emery County in central Utah... North Central Wayne County in southern Utah... * Until 345 PM MDT. * At 1242 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Goblin Valley, Little Wildhorse Canyon, Ding Canyon, Dang Canyon, Bell Canyon, and other adjacent canyons nearby.

About

Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A is a group campground located at an elevation of 7,000 feet on the western shore of Joes Valley Reservoir in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The site sits in an open sagebrush meadow with cottonwoods lining the lakeshore and aspens and pines dotting the surrounding hillsides. The campground features a large pavilion that provides shade over picnic tables, while the rest of the area offers no natural shade. A spacious gravel parking area accommodates vehicles, RVs, and tents for groups of up to 100 people. Joes Valley Reservoir is a popular destination for fishing, offering cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, tiger muskie, and trophy splake. The nearby boat ramp provides access for boating, water skiing, and canoeing. The area is well-known for outdoor recreation beyond the reservoir, with renowned bouldering opportunities in nearby Straight and Cottonwood Canyons, and mountain fisheries at Grassy Lake, Pete's Hole, and Potters Ponds within 10 miles. The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System, accessible just west of the reservoir via the Reeder Trailhead, provides over 350 miles of well-maintained trails suitable for all skill levels. Joes Valley Resort is nearby, offering a restaurant, general store, and rentals for boats, personal watercraft, off-road vehicles, and bikes. The campground is reservable through Recreation.gov and operates seasonally through early October.

Directions

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. At Joes Valley Reservoir, continue around the west side of the reservoir about 4 more miles, then head east on Forest Road 0121 towards the Pavilion.