Joes Valley Campground: Scenic Mountain and Lakeside Camping in Orangeville, UT

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66 reviews

Forest Rd 0137, Orangeville, UT 84537, USA
+1 435-637-2817
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Joes Valley Campground Introduce

Joes Valley Campground, located on Forest Rd 0137, Orangeville, UT 84537, USA, provides a scenic camping experience in the heart of the Manti-La Sal mountain range.

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Joes Valley Campground offers a clean and well-kept camping environment with access to Joes Valley Reservoir, making it ideal for boating, fishing, and various outdoor activities. It's suitable for those seeking a peaceful mountain and lakeside retreat.

Environment:

The campground is described as "beautiful" and situated in the middle of the Manti-La Sal mountain range. Sites are clean and well-kept, with ample spacing and trees providing shade and privacy. The campground sits right on Joes Valley Reservoir, which features a beautiful turquoise color. The area offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Services:

Joes Valley Campground offers the following services:

Camping Sites: Clean and level campsites with ample spacing.
Water Spigots: Water spigots throughout the campground for filling containers.
Lake Access: Direct access to Joes Valley Reservoir for boating and fishing.
Outdoor Activities: Access to biking, hiking, and riding trails, including the Arapeen Trail.

Features:

Based on customer reviews, Joes Valley Campground is characterized by:

Beautiful Location: Situated in the scenic Manti-La Sal mountain range.
Clean and Well-Kept: Campground is clean and well-maintained.
Spacious Sites: Ample spacing between campsites.
Level Sites: Campsites are quite level.
Lakeside Views: Beautiful views of Joes Valley Reservoir.
Outdoor Activities: Access to boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and OHV trails.
Pack-Out Policy: No trash bins on site; campers must pack out their trash.
Water Access: Water spigots available, but not at individual sites.
Peaceful Atmosphere: Ideal for a peaceful retreat.

Promotional Information:

Joes Valley Campground is a beautiful campground in the middle of the Manti-La Sal mountain range. The campground is clean and well kept. We stayed in site 26. There were trees on both sides of the campsite and there is ample spacing between sites. There are water spigots throughout the campground to fill water containers, but non at the individual sites. There are no trash bins onsite, so what you bring in, you have to pack out. The campground sits right on the Joes Valley Reservoir which is a beautiful turquoise color and is great for boating and fishing. The water is still very cold for swimming. There is no shortage of biking, hiking and riding trails. The campground sits adjacent to the Arapeen Tail which is a network of OHV trails. We stayed two nights here and wished we could stay more. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend. The campsites are very nice and they are quite level. The view of the lake from the site we always choose is really beautiful. My only issue is that I wish there were campsites with easier access to the lake so that we don't have to haul our kayaks, canopies, lunches, beach toys, chairs etc each time we want to play on the water. But it's a really nice place to stay.

Contact Information:

Phone: (435) 637-2817 or +1 435-637-2817

Address: Forest Rd 0137, Orangeville, UT 84537, USA

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Customer Reviews

4.0

66 reviews

Steven Motta

Aug 15, 2023

Joes Valley Campground is beautiful campground in the idle of Manti-La Sal mountain range. The campground is clean and well kept. We stayed in site 26. There were trees on both sides of the campsite and there is ample spacing between sites. There are water spigots throughout the campground to fill water containers, but non at the individual sites. There are no trash bins onsite, so what you bring in, you have to pack out. The campground sits right on the Joes Valley Reservoir which is a beautiful turquoise color and is great for boating and fishing. The water is still very cold for swimming. There is no shortage of biking, hiking and riding trails. The campground sits adjacent to the Arapeen Tail which is a network of OHV trails. We stayed two nights here and wished we could stay more. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

Karen Christensen

Jul 25, 2023

The campsites are very nice and they are quite level. The view of the lake from the site we always choose is really beautiful. My only issue is that I wish there were campsites with easier access to the lake so that we don't have to haul our kayaks, canopies, lunches, beach toys, chairs etc each time we want to play on the water. But it's a really nice place to stay.

Stephanie Harris

Jul 22, 2023

Update - 2022- 2023 was a good winter water year. The reservoir is now full. We were there in July and the wildflowers were still beautiful everywhere, but up by Mary's lake is especially lovely with wildflowers and everything was still green. There are picnic table and fire pits at each site. Potable water @ three locations around the campground, but we fill up in Orangeville town site, before going up the canyon. Bring your own wood and haul your trash away. There's a large assortment of four wheeling trails. It's a good idea to have a map, because it is such a vast area and it's easy to get turned around. We have a paper map, but we also use the GAIA app. There was still snow on skyline drive as of the middle of July 2023, but there are many trails that have full access. We had no problems spending the whole day, each day out on trails, we were there 5 days. 2021-Beautiful place to camp fish and four wheel. But the lake is very low and difficult to get a boat in right now. And they want you to bring your own water because of the drought. But we go here every year and it's wonderful.

Geoff Fiedler

Aug 25, 2023

Comfortable camp spots with clean pit toilets. Ample water for cooking and cleanup. Some sites may be a bit exposed, though many are nestled in trees and relatively private. Great access to the reservoir and be sure to check out the smaller lakes and and forest nearby.

Chris Twitty

Dec 09, 2017

Great campground at Joe's Valley Reservoir. Not all of the camp spots have shade, but most are big enough for an RV or trailer. The Reservoir features great fishing, and in the summer is warm enough to swim, paddle board, etc. You also have easy access to Skyline drive for ATV's and other fun in the high country.