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About Jarvies Family Boat in
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (37)
What Guests Are Saying
Guests generally enjoyed their stay at Jarvies Family Boat Inn, noting clean restrooms and stable docks. However, some issues were reported, including a shortage of toilet paper, limited usable docks, and uneven campsites. Overall, visitors appreciated the well-maintained sites and had a fun experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Guests generally enjoyed their stay at Jarvies Family Boat Inn, noting clean restrooms and stable docks. However, some issues were reported, including a shortage of toilet paper, limited usable docks, and uneven campsites. Overall, visitors appreciated the well-maintained sites and had a fun experience.
Review Summary
Jolynn D
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
There was no bathroom maintenance, cleaning, or toilet paper refills. We would put toilet paper in the toilet, but then day users would tie-off at the camper's dock and use it all. We had to start carrying the toilet paper with us in and out of the bathroom every time. For our large family, this got very tedious. Day users often dock at the camper's dock to stop and use the toilet or just eat lunch. In one case, boaters docked at the camper's dock and slept in their boat, which I normally wouldn't care about except they docked in OUR designated spot. We pay for that dock, and we had to tie off at the very inside of the dock where it was extremely shallow. We told several groups that it was a private dock reserved for campers, but they were all rude and just brushed us off. Twice, we couldn't dock due to day users filling up the dock and just had to float in the middle of Jarvies until they left. They need to post signs on the dock that it is for the use of the campground only. Why are we paying money to camp there?!
Christine V
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
Camp hosts this year were amazing.
Christine V
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
Camp hosts this year were amazing.
Robin H
VerifiedJuly 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
The area is beautiful. The problem is the bathroom situation. The facility provided is way overused, and so full, that it is not even useable. The smell is awful. It seems it is used by many people that are not associated with the paid sites. Some control of the facility is much needed.
Robin H
VerifiedJuly 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
The area is beautiful. The problem is the bathroom situation. The facility provided is way overused, and so full, that it is not even useable. The smell is awful. It seems it is used by many people that are not associated with the paid sites. Some control of the facility is much needed.
Tammy L
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
Had been looking forward to a quiet two nights at Jarvies and enjoying the dock during the day in between boating moments. When we arrived there were two very large boats that had taken over the dock, blaring music all day and until late at night. We avoided the area all day by staying out on the water, though this had not been our intent. It was hard to relax and go to sleep at night with the loud music. Not the peaceful experience we had expected based on previous visits to Jarvies. Seems like there should be another place for all the noise.
Tammy L
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
Had been looking forward to a quiet two nights at Jarvies and enjoying the dock during the day in between boating moments. When we arrived there were two very large boats that had taken over the dock, blaring music all day and until late at night. We avoided the area all day by staying out on the water, though this had not been our intent. It was hard to relax and go to sleep at night with the loud music. Not the peaceful experience we had expected based on previous visits to Jarvies. Seems like there should be another place for all the noise.
Location & Directions for Jarvies Family Boat in
P.O. Box 279, Manila, UT 84046 United States
Elevation: 1,841 ft
Getting There
Cedar Springs Marina is the closest boat ramp that you may launch from to get to Jarvies. Jarvies Canyon is the first canyon west and a little north of the marina and is only accessed by boat.
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From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42...
Cedar Springs Marina is the closest boat ramp that you may launch from to get 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.
Highway access
Jarvies Canyon Campground is accessible via U.S. 191, which runs north-south near Dutch John. The closest major access point is from I-80 in Wyoming, where travelers can take U.S. 191 south for approximately 67 miles.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
- For more information about Ashley National Forest, visit the provided link.
- For customer service inquiries, contact the provided phone number or email.
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.
Vehicles & parking
- Access to the campground is only by boat.
Cancellation policy
- It is highly recommended to make reservations.
Site types & loops
- Boats are limited to a maximum length of 30 feet.
Accessibility
- The path from the dock to the campground is not accessible and may require assistance for some visitors.
Utilities
- Campers must provide their own drinking water as it is not available on-site.
Site capacity
- Campsites are first-come, first-served unless they have been reserved.
Safety & rules
- Campers must carry out all garbage as there is no trash service.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood can be obtained at Cedar Springs or Deer Run, and there are no hookups available.
- To prevent pests, obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site; refer to dontmovefirewood.org for more info.
Amenities
- Showers are available at Deer Run and Mustang Ridge for registered campers only.
Fees & deposits
- Senior discounts must be entered at booking for single site reservations.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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