Overview Potters Pond Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to two scenic ponds, at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and exploring the surrounding off-road vehicle trails.Recreation The ponds offer great canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. Horseback riding, h…
Overview Potters Pond Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to two scenic ponds, at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and exploring the surrounding off-road vehicle trails.Recreation The ponds offer great canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular in the area as well. The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed from the campground and has more than 350 miles of designated, well-maintained trails for off-road vehicles. The trails are suitable for all riding levels.Facilities This campground offers a variety of campsites, including single, double and equestrian sites. Some sites have views of the ponds and most sites are shaded. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no water, electricity or trash collection available within the campground. Visitors will need to bring their own water, as well as pack out all garbage. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are dirt. The campground can be reached via the well-maintained dirt and gravel Miller Flat Road, which provides relatively easy access for cars and RVs.Natural Features Potters Pond lies in Upper Joe's Valley in Central Utah. Pine trees and wild grasses cover the area, while aspens dot the surrounding mountainsides.Charges & Cancellations A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.
From Price, Utah, travel south on Highway 10 for 20 miles, to Huntington. Turn right onto Highway 31 and travel northwest for 30 miles. Turn south onto Miller Flat Road and travel 11 miles. Turn right onto Potter Canyon Road and continue for less than a mile to the campground.
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Plan Your Visit to POTTERS POND
Heading to POTTERS POND? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for POTTERS POND?
No central reservation system listed for POTTERS POND. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233892) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at POTTERS POND?
POTTERS POND has 22 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to POTTERS POND?
From Price, Utah, travel south on Highway 10 for 20 miles, to Huntington. Turn right onto Highway 31 and travel northwest for 30 miles. Turn south onto Miller Flat Road and travel 11 miles. Turn right onto Potter Canyon Road and continue for less than a mile to the campground.
