Gooseberry Reservoir
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Gooseberry Reservoir in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Gooseberry Reservoir Campground is located in a scenic mountain valley in an open meadow next to Gooseberry Reservoir. It is situated at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing and fishing on the small reservoir and exploring area trails.The reservoir offers good cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing, as well as canoeing. It is open to hand-powered watercraft only, and no boat ramp is available on the lake.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest charging: 17.1 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Gooseberry Reservoir FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Gooseberry Reservoir?
Gooseberry Reservoir in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Gooseberry Reservoir when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Gooseberry Reservoir often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Gooseberry Reservoir and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Gooseberry Reservoir a good campground?
Gooseberry Reservoir holds an average rating of 3.9/5 from 19 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Gooseberry Reservoir located?
Gooseberry Reservoir is located in Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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