USDA Forest Service · Utah
Joes Valley Reservoir
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 62
- Hookups
- 10 with water, 51 no hookups
- Season
- May 8 to October 4
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,110 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- JOES VALLEY CAMPGROUND (NFSR 50137) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Manti-La Sal National Forest
- Nearest town
- FERRON
- Address
- 115 WEST CANYON ROAD, FERRON , UT, 84523
- Phone
- 435-384-2372
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Water Skiing
58 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
Joe's Valley Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to its namesake, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the surrounding off-road vehicle trails. A paved road winds around the lake but quickly turns to dirt once the elevation begins to increase.
Recreation
The reservoir offers good fishing for cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, tiger muskie and trophy splake. Boating, water skiing and canoeing are popular on the lake. A boat ramp is located nearby on the eastern shoreline. Horseback riding, bouldering, hiking and mountain biking are popular in the area as well.
Facilities
The campground contains several single and double-family campsites, all of which are accessible. Many sites have lake views and some sites are shaded. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Boat ramps can be found nearby for easy lake access.
Natural Features
Joe's Valley is situated on the Wasatch Plateau in Central Utah. Juniper, pinyon pine and sagebrush cover the area, and aspens and pines dot the surrounding hillsides. Located on a reservoir, there is nearby access to Seely Creek, Littles Creek, North Dragon Creek, and Lowry Water.
Nearby Attractions
Renowned bouldering opportunities are located in nearby Straight and Cottonwood Canyons. Popular mountain fisheries at Grassy Lake, Pete's Hole, and Potters Ponds are all within 10 miles of the group site. The 370-mile Arapeen Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System can be accessed directly from the Reeder Trailhead, which includes 66 and 55-inch OHV trails. Attractions at Joe's Valley Reservoir include the Orange Olsen Guard Station cabin rentals, and Joe's Valley Group Pavilion.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 20° | 1° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 21° | -1° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 27° | 11° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 32° | 12° | 67° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 43° | 26° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 79° | 54° | 41° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 62° | 50° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 60° | 48° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 54° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 40° | 21° | 75° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 33° | 9° | 64° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 19° | 3° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Reeder Trailhead · 1.9 mi as the crow flies
Reeder Trail 9.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Joes Valley Loop · 1.9 mi as the crow flies
Reeder Trail 9.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Josephite Point Trailhead · 5.0 mi as the crow flies
Josephite Pt. Trail 6.3 mi Hike · Drive there - Cottonwood Canyon Bouldering · 6.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Bouldering · 9.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 381 trails in Manti-La Sal National Forest · All 156 trails in BLM lands in Utah
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Pavilion B Group Site · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Orange Olsen · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 2 sites
- Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site a · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 2 sites
- Cottonwood Canyon Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 6 mi
- Seely Creek Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 1 sites
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