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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
Valerie J
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
The rubber on the dock is falling off.
There was nowhere to camp on site one.
Campsite eight slopes quite a bit
Not all docs were usable
There was no service for the pit toilet
There were several pieces of toilet paper loose in the trees.
Valerie J
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
The rubber on the dock is falling off.
There was nowhere to camp on site one.
Campsite eight slopes quite a bit
Not all docs were usable
There was no service for the pit toilet
There were several pieces of toilet paper loose in the trees.
ray m
VerifiedJuly 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
Restroom clean
Docks in the water
ray m
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
Restroom clean. Thank you
Robert J
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
Robert J
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
Kami O
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: JARVIES FAMILY BOAT IN
Enjoyed our stay- They never leave enough toilet paper in the bathroom, every time we have camped here it runs out by the time we leave. I think boaters must stop and use that bathroom rather then just the people with reservations as intended..
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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