Joes Valley Reservoir

$18.00/night

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115 WEST CANYON ROAD
FERRON, UT 84523

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.

Camp site features

Across 51 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 8 of 51 sites
  • Pets allowed: 10 of 51 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 51 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 12 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

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 to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

102 reviews
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Brian M
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Reviewed a month ago
Me and my dad stayed there for a couple of weeks. The new renovation is horrible for how long it took, the sites have not been leveled, the chip seal is peeling in numerous spots, it’s a mud bog to get to the fire pit and pick nick table, they didn’t touch the path to the restroom, it was full of weeds. It’s also a mud bog to get to the pay station. Also the gray haired forest service lady that collects the fees was not friendly at all, she might want to seek employment where she doesn’t interact with people.
Nancy S
Loop:Joes
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Reviewed a month ago
The sites here are nicely spaced apart for privacy, there are many pull-throughs, the restrooms are kept very clean (except for flies, but not much one can do in the fall!) and the whole campground was recently slurry sealed and fresh lines painted. View are lovely. Great for dogs as there's lots of open space.
Mike P
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Reviewed a month ago
Campground has been re-done. Roads, paint, campsites etc. It is extremely well maintained. The restrooms are kept clean and are spaced nicely throughout. The location is perfect. Fishing, hunting, rock climbing, kayaking, paddleboarding, atving, biking are all within a few miles. The road is paved from Orangeville, so you don’t have to worry about access.
Kathy U
Loop:Joes
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Reviewed a month ago
Was very well maintained. Very quiet and beautiful. One of my favorite campgrounds.
Wade c
Loop:Joes
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Reviewed 2 months ago
It was clean and quiet I will be back next year.
ken p
Loop:Joes
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Reviewed 2 months ago
my wife are in our middle 80's and made reservations in early summer. we always pick spot 20 because it is long and level and l have to do is park lower jacks and don't have to worry about anything else. when we arrived on sept 6th the number 20 spot had changed to 21. the 20 spot was not as long and was not level. the rear jacks (manual) were so low my jacjs with 9 inch pads were as high as they would go and I had to unhook from my pickup in order to get my trailer near level. I never recieved any notice of lot number change. Thanks for a lot more work and a lot of disappointment. Ken Payne
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Walk In season

Oct 14, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Peak season

May 8, 2027 – Oct 4, 2027

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Peak season

May 8, 2028 – Oct 4, 2028

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