Potters Pond Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 50 ft
- Sites
- 22
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 17
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. See it on Recreation.gov
Potters Pond Campground
Potters Pond Campground is located in a high mountain valley in Upper Joes Valley. It is next to two sparkling ponds at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Grasses and pine trees cover the area, and aspen trees dot the surrounding mountainsides. This campground offers a variety of campsites, including single, double and equestrian sites. Some sites have views of the ponds and most sites are shaded. The campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no water, electricity or trash collection available within the campground. Visitors will need to bring their own water, as well as pack out all garbage. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are composed of dirt. The two Potters Ponds offer canoeing and fantastic fishing for rainbow trout, and there are many scenic views from the shore. Visitors to this campground also enjoy horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking in the area, as well as exploring the surrounding off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails. Additionally, the expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed from the campground and has more than 350 miles of designated, well-maintained trails for OHVs that are suitable for all riding skill levels. The campground can be reached via the well-maintained dirt and gravel Miller Flat Road, which provides relatively easy access for cars and RVs.
Before you go
Season
June 1
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$10 per night for a single site, $30 - $40 per night for group site, $15 -$25 per night for equestrian site.
Restrictions
Equestrian sites 16-19 are available for reservation and first-come, first-served use by all visitors. Those camping with horses must use these four sites. • ATVs allowed on designated trails only.
Accessibility
None
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.