Gooseberry 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.
Gooseberry Campground
Overview Gooseberry Campground is 18 miles from Salina, Utah. Visitors enjoy riding off-highway vehicles, fishing, and exploring local trails. Natural Features Gooseberry is situated in the Gooseberry drainage south of Interstate 70 in central Utah at an approximate elevation of 8,000 feet. Dense stands of aspens forest the area, offering shade and beautiful autumn color. Recreation Popular activities in the area include off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and wildlife watching. The Great Western Trail runs nearby; two trailheads can be easily accessed near the site.
Before you go
Season
April – November
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Gooseberry Campground is managed under a permit by High Country Recreation. Please Note: All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was issued to them by the Forest Service in 2020. Email: highcountryrec@gmail.com Phone: 435-979-6868
Restrictions
OHVs are allowed only to access the adjacent trail system, not for general riding within the campground. Quiet time is between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am mountain time. 16 day 15 night stay limit
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.