Jarvies Boat-in Group Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Jarvies Canyon at an elevation of 6 ft. The campground is part of the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. 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.
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2026
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The experience with extended families was enjoyable. However, it is recommended to bring a reserved sign for the dock to prevent others from occupying your boat slot and using your camp facilities. Overall, a fun time with a minor logistical consideration.
Says the group site it for up to 40 people but there are only 2 tent sites, so you have to make the additional tents fit on less than level ground. Also, this year the bathroom wasn’t working and they had placed an outhouse next to the dock…a very small out house…like your knees hit the door small with a small waste holding tank in a site for 40 people…it was absolutely disgusting!
This is a beautiful place to camp because of the accessibility to the lake via the docks. However, people are constantly docking next to your boat, climbing the hill, and walking directly through our reserved camp area to use the bathroom. All of our personal belongings are out for someone to easily grab. The dock needs to be clearer on stating that it is reserved and private for the period of time it is being rented for $116/night.
We have rented this site before and there were signs to indicate who was renting it, although it didn't stop people from using the bathroom.
BUT, the absolute WORST part of all are the disgusting, odorous, and overflowing bathrooms. This campsite is supposedly able to support 40 guests. I can tell you that this is absolutely not the case. It could scarcely support one more bathroom use as the toilet was full and almost approaching the toilet rim. Several members of our party were so disturbed and disgusted by the unsanitary condition of this bathroom, that we had to make several trips to the marina each day for relief. At gas prices the way they are, this was an expensive task.
It looked as if the campers prior to us had relieved themselves in the woods instead of braving the nasty toilets.
We tried for several days to contact someone to come clean via phone call, but there was no voicemail set up. Once we were home, we were able to get in contact with someone who answered and said that the cleaning crew boat was not functional.
Please get this place into the condition where it needs to be. It's a shame that no one takes care of the bathrooms.
This is a beautiful place to camp because of the accessibility to the lake via the docks. However, people are constantly docking next to your boat, climbing the hill, and walking directly through our reserved camp area to use the bathroom. All of our personal belongings are out for someone to easily grab. The dock needs to be clearer on stating that it is reserved and private for the period of time it is being rented for $116/night.
We have rented this site before and there were signs to indicate who was renting it, although it didn't stop people from using the bathroom.
BUT, the absolute WORST part of all are the disgusting, odorous, and overflowing bathrooms. This campsite is supposedly able to support 40 guests. I can tell you that this is absolutely not the case. It could scarcely support one more bathroom use as the toilet was full and almost approaching the toilet rim. Several members of our party were so disturbed and disgusted by the unsanitary condition of this bathroom, that we had to make several trips to the marina each day for relief. At gas prices the way they are, this was an expensive task.
It looked as if the campers prior to us had relieved themselves in the woods instead of braving the nasty toilets.
We tried for several days to contact someone to come clean via phone call, but there was no voicemail set up. Once we were home, we were able to get in contact with someone who answered and said that the cleaning crew boat was not functional.
Please get this place into the condition where it needs to be. It's a shame that no one takes care of the bathrooms.
There are no camp hosts. The camp is very dirty, and the toilet is beyond anything you'd see in a horror movie.
Good luck if someone is camped there during your reservation... No one will help sort that out.
I believe the contractor host is American Land and Leisure. They've abandoned the Hideout Camp months ago as well.
There should be no charge for any of these boat in camps.
There are no camp hosts. The camp is very dirty, and the toilet is beyond anything you'd see in a horror movie.
Good luck if someone is camped there during your reservation... No one will help sort that out.
I believe the contractor host is American Land and Leisure. They've abandoned the Hideout Camp months ago as well.
There should be no charge for any of these boat in camps.
The staff assigned to this location do not have the tools to do their job. They do not have enough (any) staff. The outhouse needs serious attention! The composting levels have reached the floor level. If you are going to charge $116. a night you have a responsibility to maintain the campground in a sanitary level.
The staff assigned to this location do not have the tools to do their job. They do not have enough (any) staff. The outhouse needs serious attention! The composting levels have reached the floor level. If you are going to charge $116. a night you have a responsibility to maintain the campground in a sanitary level.
The dock and the site were very nice and the location is awesome, but the toilet was very full and very smelly they could definitely do a better job at keeping it clean, other wise great place!!!
Cedar Springs Marina is the closest boat ramp to Jarvies. Jarvies Canyon is the first canyon west and a little north of the marina and is only accessed by boat.
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 mi. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and tra...
Cedar Springs Marina is the closest boat ramp to Jarvies. Jarvies Canyon is the first canyon west and a little north of the marina and is only accessed by boat.
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 mi. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 mi to Cedar Springs Marina.
From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 mi. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 4 mi. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 mi to Cedar Springs Marina.
From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 mi to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road. Take U.S. 191 south for 67 mi, passing through Dutch John. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 mi to Cedar Springs Marina.
Jarvies Boat in Group is accessible via U.S. 191, which is approximately 42 miles from Vernal and 67 miles from Rock Springs, Wyoming, via I-80. Highway 44 also provides access from Manila, Utah, approximately 28 miles away.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.