Gooseberry Administrative Site Cabin
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.
Gooseberry Administrative Site Cabin
Cabin Rental. The Gooseberry Administrative Site Cabins are historic structures. There are 3 bunk cabins (50 single beds), a large recreation hall (tables and chairs), kitchen, bathroom with showers, picnic tables, and a small amphitheater with fire circle (wood provided). This site is at a high elevation (7,900 feet), come prepared for inclement weather. Bring your own bedding, cooking gear, utensils, dishes, insect repellent, toiletries, towels and washcloths, first aid kit, and any other personal items you may require. The kitchen is equipped with a large propane cooking range with oven, three small propane refrigerators, sinks with hot water, and preparation tables. Several picnic tables are available near the kitchen. The bathroom facility has flush toilets, sinks and warm showers. A propane generator is available for electric power for only a couple hours in the morning and a couple hours in the evening. No telephone or emergency services are available outside of the nearest town. The stairs are steep and may be slick when wet. Use caution. These are historic buildings and are not very accessible for people with disabilities. Popular activities in the area include off-highway vehicle riding (ATV), fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and viewing scenery. Guests are required to keep the facility clean during their stay and clean up prior to departing. Maid service is not available. A volunteer host is on site to answer questions and assist with your stay.
Before you go
Season
Mid June – Beginning of September
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Check for pricing and availability online for Gooseberry Administrative Site at Recreation.gov or by telephone at 877-444-6777. This site does not honor America the Beautiful passes. Gooseberry Admin Site Cabins are managed by the Fishlake National Forest. Phone: 435-896-9233.
Hours
Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. Check-out time is by 11:00 a.m.
Restrictions
Pets are not allowed in the buildings and should be on a leash or caged. No ATVs allowed on site. No smoking allowed inside the buildings. Quiet time is between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am Mountain Time. Please leave the facilities and surroundings as well or better than you found them.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.