Jarvies Canyon Boat-In Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Jarvies Canyon Boat-In Campground
Jarvies Boat-In Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Jarvies Canyon. Campers must boat-in to the facility , and the nearest boat ramps are located at Cedar Springs and Mustang Ridge Marinas, both 20 minutes across the water. The campground is situated among dense stands of juniper and pinyon pine on a hillside overlooking the reservoir. The vegetation offers good privacy between campsites but limited shade. Most sites have partial views of the reservoir and its surrounding red cliffs. Water and garbage service are not available. Campers are to carry out all garbage. Showers are located at Deer Run and Mustang Ridge for campers with proof of camping registration. No hookups are available. Firewood available at Cedar Springs or Deer Run. Don’t Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. Boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming are popular activities, all located steps from the campsites. A private dock is down a short hill on the shoreline. The path from the boat dock to the campground does not support accessibility standards; some visitors may require assistance. A hiking trail passes through the site as well. Nearby Activities • Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, and the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits. • The Green River below the dam provides spectacular rafting opportunities. A trip down the river offers unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art.
Before you go
Season
May – September
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
See www.recreation.gov for current rate.
Restrictions
Access is by boating only. Boat lengths must not exceed 36’.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.