Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North

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.