Gooseberry Campground

State: Utah

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 14

Elevation: 7858

County: Sevier

Free: No

About: Facilities include individual sites and 1 group site, tables, fire rings, water, historic gazebo and vault toilets. Gooseberry is in a remote location and there are no telephone or emergency services, except in Salina and Richfield. This is a high elevation area, taking extra warm clothing, food and a first aid kit is recommended. Please remember to enjoy the wildlife from a distance. Ground squirrels and other rodents are cute, but can be diseased, so do not feed them or initiate contact with them. Stinging plants and insects are in the area. Brings insect repellent and medications to relieve itching or allergies.

Fees: $5.00 for each single site; $20.00 for the group site. (2011)

Water: Water Available

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Closest Town: Salina, Utah

Directions: Located 18 miles southeast of Salina, Utah. Gooseberry Campground may be reached by taking I-70 east-bound from Salina, utah to the Gooseberry Road (Exit 63). Then south on county road #640, a two-lane paved road, for 5 miles with the final 5 miles being a two-land gravel road. The campground is on the right side, watch for signs.