Lake trip · Sevier County, Utah
Where to stay at Johnson Reservoir
Johnson Reservoir covers - in Sevier County, with water clarity of about 2 ft. Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. The water-quality readings cover nutrients and algae; they are not a stay-or-skip rating. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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Places to stay near Johnson Reservoir
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About the water
Johnson Reservoir has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Water clarity is about 2 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 29.1 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a in the monitoring record runs high enough that algae is a factor. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim. The readings are not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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Camping & RV near Johnson Reservoir
Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Johnson Reservoir on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Johnson Reservoir in Sevier County, Utah are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.
Johnson Reservoir has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Chlorophyll-a in the monitoring record runs high enough that algae is a factor. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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