About Ferron Reservoir
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. 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. The campground contains…
- Fees: $10.00 a night Single sites $40.00 a night group sites
- Season: Mid June – Late September
- Managed by: Manti-La Sal National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi southeast of Manti, UT · 39.14556, -111.45528
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferron Reservoir Campground | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| FR 52064 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Shoemaker Flat | Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Duck Fork Trail | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 2.3 mi |
| George's Fork | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.3 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Black Mountain | Horse | 2.4 mi | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Site 21 - Group Site 0.2 mi
- Campsite · 13 mi SE of Manti 0.3 mi
- Indian Creek Guard Station 0.4 mi
- Campsite · 13 mi SE of Manti 0.5 mi
- Twelve Mile Flat 2.3 mi
- Site 1 - Group Site 2.3 mi