
Joes Valley Reservoir
Orangeville, Utah(View other Orangeville area campgrounds)
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Ownership: Bureau of ReclamationOfficial website: recreation.gov
Posted by: MountainMan on December 15, 2005
Description
Joes Valley Dam, Emery County Project, is an earthfill dam 1,290,000 cubic yards in volume, 192 feet above streambed, and 750 feet long at the crest. Recreation management at Joes Valley Reservoir is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Manti-La Sal National Forest. The Forest Service can be reached at (435) 637.2817. An open setting with limited shade. Situated 15 miles west of Orangeville, at a 6,990-foot elevation with a 1,160-acre surface area. Managed recreation season is May through October with use heavy on weekends and holidays. Available fish species include rainbow trout, splake trout, and cutthroat trout. Reservations accepted for certain campsites; fees charged. Joes Valley U.S. Geological Service map covers the area. Stream fishing above and below the reservoir.Directions
All weather access. From Orangeville, Utah, to State Road 29.Activities
Guidebooks
- Utah Camping Guide : The essential handbook for planning and enjoying your next outdoors trip
- Utah's National Parks: Hiking, Camping, and Vacationing in Utah's Canyon Country : Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands
- Camping Utah
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