Ferron Reservoir Campground

About this site

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 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. 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. Additional Info: Ferron Reservoir Campground is located just below the ridgeline of the Wasatch Plateau at an elevation of approximately 9,500 feet in a scenic alpine basin among spruce, fir, and aspen trees. It contains 5 single-family campsites and one group site accommodating up to 50 people and eight vehicles on the northeast portion of the reservoir. Vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and potable water are provided. No garbage service or dump station available. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Open mid-June to early November.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

99 feet

Contact

• (435)384-2372
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/manti-lasal/recreation/ferron-reservoir-campground

Location

39.142542, -111.457219