Gooseberry Campground

Its 9 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $10/night single site; $40/night group site, and it is open from June to September 30. Gooseberry Campground is a National Forest campground near Fairview, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Fairview, Utah

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Gooseberry Group Campground. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 30 ft
Access road: Dirt
Shade: Some shade

Gooseberry Campground sits inside Manti-La Sal National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: $10/night single site; $40/night group site

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 9
Group sites: 1
Max RV length: 30 ft
Site driveways: Back-in

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

9 sites; the longest takes a 30 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

								Book
01	GOOS	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 01
02	GOOS	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 02
03	GOOS	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 03
05	GOOS	Standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 05
06	GOOS	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 06
07	GOOS	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 07
08	GOOS	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 08
09	GOOS	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site 09
GS4	GOOS	Group standard nonelectric	30 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Not on record	Book site GS4

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Access road: Dirt
Shade: Some shade
Elevation: 8,500 ft

39.6868, -111.2972 in Sanpete. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Gooseberry Campground is open from June to September 30 , at 8,500 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Gooseberry Campground?

No. Gooseberry Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Gooseberry Campground?

Camping at Gooseberry Campground costs $10/night single site; $40/night group site.

How many campsites does Gooseberry Campground have?

Gooseberry Campground has 9 campsites, including 1 group site.

Are there pull-through sites at Gooseberry Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Gooseberry Campground; 9 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Is there drinking water at Gooseberry Campground?

Yes, Gooseberry Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Are dogs allowed at Gooseberry Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Gooseberry Campground.

When is Gooseberry Campground open?

Gooseberry Campground is open from June to September 30.

Is there cell service at Gooseberry Campground?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Gooseberry Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Gooseberry Campground?

Gooseberry Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Gooseberry Campground

fishypedia.com · 7 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Electric Lake, whose mapped center point is 7 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Electric Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Gooseberry Campground, in straight-line miles: Three Forks (swimming hole, 28 miles), and Fifth Water Hot Springs (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Fairview and campgrounds in Sanpete.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
fs.usda.gov (sites, toilets, water, accessRoad, shade, season, fee), accessed 2026-09-29
recreation.gov (toilets, water, petsAllowed, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 5: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 6: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

First-come, first-served $10/night single site; $40/night group site

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