USDA Forest Service · Utah
Potters Pond
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 22
- Hookups
- 19 no hookups
- Season
- May 27 to October 4
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,032 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
- POTTERS CG - HORSE LOOP (NFSR 52217) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Manti-La Sal National Forest
- Nearest town
- FERRON
- Address
- USFS - FERRON/PRICE RANGER DISTRICT, FERRON, UT, 84523
- Phone
- 435-384-2372
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mountain Biking
19 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Potters Pond Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to two scenic ponds, at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and exploring the surrounding off-road vehicle trails.
Recreation
The ponds offer great canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular in the area as well.
The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed from the campground and has more than 350 miles of designated, well-maintained trails for off-road vehicles. The trails are suitable for all riding levels.
Facilities
This campground offers a variety of campsites, including single, double and equestrian sites. Some sites have views of the ponds and most sites are shaded.
Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no water, electricity or trash collection available within the campground. Visitors will need to bring their own water, as well as pack out all garbage.
Roads and parking spurs within the campground are dirt. The campground can be reached via the well-maintained dirt and gravel Miller Flat Road, which provides relatively easy access for cars and RVs.
Natural Features
Potters Pond lies in Upper Joe's Valley in Central Utah. Pine trees and wild grasses cover the area, while aspens dot the surrounding mountainsides.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 13° | -5° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 13° | -8° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 19° | 3° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 24° | 3° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 35° | 16° | 70° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 47° | 33° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 55° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 52° | 40° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 46° | 28° | 75° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 32° | 14° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 27° | 2° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 12° | -4° | 48° | 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
- Indian Creek (Ut) · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 8 sites
- Miller Flat Reservoir Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 6 sites
- Bear Creek Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 6 mi · 29 sites
- Little Bear Group · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 3 sites
- Forks of Huntington · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 10 sites
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