Vernon Reservoir Campground

Open

Open. No potable water available; campers must bring their own. 16-day stay limit. Powerboats are prohibited on the reservoir.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

4:07 AM — 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 4:01AM MDT until October 11 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

4:01 AM — 7:15 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Wasatch Front, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Wasatch Back, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, and Sanpete Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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.

About

Vernon Reservoir Campground sits at roughly 6,500 feet in the Stansbury Mountains, about 9 miles south of the town of Vernon via a dirt road off Highway 36. The reservoir is the centerpiece, providing fishing in a peaceful setting since powerboats are prohibited. The surrounding high desert terrain offers open views and solitude. This is a primitive camping area with no modified facilities beyond vault restrooms and picnic tables. There is no potable water, hookups, or developed individual campsites. Campers should come prepared with their own water supply and be self-sufficient. A day use fee applies: $10 per vehicle for three days, $20 for seven days, or $60 for a season pass. Interagency Recreation Passes are honored. The area has a 16-day stay limit.

Directions

From Highway 36, turn south at Vernon and travel 9 miles on a dirt road to the reservoir.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $10 - $60

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (801) 798-3571

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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