Joes Valley Reservoir

Joe's Valley Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to its namesake, at an elevation of 7,000 feet on the Wasatch Plateau in central Utah. A paved road winds around the lake but quickly turns to dirt once the elevation begins to increase. 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, and a boat ramp is located nearby on the eastern shoreline. Horseback riding, bouldering, hiking and mountain biking are popular in the area as well. 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, and roads and parking spurs are paved. Boat ramps can be found nearby for easy lake access. Juniper, pinyon pine and sagebrush cover the area, and aspens and pines dot the surrounding hillsides. Beyond the reservoir there is nearby access to Seely Creek, Littles Creek, North Dragon Creek and Lowry Water. Renowned bouldering opportunities are located in nearby Straight and Cottonwood Canyons, and the 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. Other attractions at Joe's Valley Reservoir include the Orange Olsen Guard Station cabin rentals and the Joe's Valley Group Pavilion.