Joes Valley Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley adjacent to and just above Joes Valley Reservoir at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Junipers, pinyon pines, and sagebrush cover the area, and aspens and pines dot the surrounding hillsides. The reservoir is visible from several sites and offers good fishing for cutthroat, rainbow trout, and trophy splake. Boating, water skiing, and canoeing are popular on the lake, a boat ramp is within the facility, and Joe's Valley Resort nearby has boat, personal watercraft, ATV and bike rentals.
This campground provides vault toilets and potable water, but no electricity. Roads and parking spurs are paved, and each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Some sites are shaded. Single and double sites are available, as well as wheelchair accessible sites and restrooms. Boat ramp campsites can no longer be reserved, but the parking lot is now used for day use and overflow parking when the main campground is full.
The expansive Arapeen ATV Trail System can be accessed just west of the reservoir, and has 350+ miles of designated, well-maintained trails for ATVs and OHVs and is suitable for all riding levels. Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular in the area as well.
