Filed Under: Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
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.Current Reservoir Water Levels
Directions
All weather access. From Orangeville, Utah, to State Road 29.
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Posted by: recreation2 and last modified on Jul 05, 2007 by thoos
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