USDA Forest Service · Utah
Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,485 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
- FERRON RESERVOIR CAMPGROUND (NFSR 50025) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Manti-La Sal National Forest
- Nearest town
- Ferron
- Address
- 115 West Canyon Road, Ferron, UT, 84523
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Non-Motorized Boating, Off Highway Vehicle Trails, Swimming
About
Overview
Ferron Reservoir Campground is located just below the ridgeline of the Wasatch Plateau at an elevation of approximatley 9,500 feet. The campground is set in a scenic alpine basin among spruce, fir and aspen trees which provide partial shade for campers. The campground is adjacent to Ferron Reservoir and offers amazing scenery, including seasonal wildflowers and autumn leaves which put on quite a show in the surrounding area.
Scan & Pay is available at this campground using the Recreation.gov mobile app (Android and iOS). This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
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
The campground contains 5 single-family campsites offering lake views and is located on the northeast portion of the reservoir. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no water or garbage service. Water is available in the other two campgounds that surround Ferron Reservoir to the west and south. Picnic tables and fire rings are established at each campsite. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
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.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (435) 384-2372.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 11° | -6° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 11° | -7° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 33° | 16° | -1° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 22° | 3° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 32° | 11° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 44° | 31° | 79° | 4 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 52° | 40° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 49° | 38° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 42° | 24° | 71° | 4 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 30° | 10° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 24° | 3° | 57° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 10° | -5° | 46° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Ferron Reservoir · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 28 sites
- Indian Creek Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 1 sites
- Twelve Mile Flat · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 30 sites
- Willow Lake · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 11 sites
- Twin Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 4 sites
All public campgrounds in Utah · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.