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There are three different campground loops here at Tarryall Reservoir Wildlife Area. If the two on the east side nearest Tarryall Road are full, try crossing the dam and checking the third campground on the south west side.
The campsites themselves are of average size and are all easily accessible with few trees. Each one has a rubber-coated grate-top table in the center. You might want to bring a tablecloth for the table, since the surfaces are uneven and difficult to wipe off. If you put a piece of cardboard or something similar on the table’s surface before you put the tablecloth on, your cups and food will rest on a more even surface.
IMPORTANT: Fire rings have been removed and fires are no longer allowed at Tarryall Reservoir Campground
There are no dedicated tent pads in the campgrounds at Tarryall Reservior Wildlife Area. Most campsites have plenty of flat areas to pitch a tent. Most of the campsites here also have pretty flat driveways so you should not have to worry too much about leveling a camper or a RV. If you are pitching a tent or two be aware of what you may be smashing when you do. Try to limit your impact on the campsites. If you plan on staying more than a few nights, it’s a good idea to move your tent every couple of days so you do not destroy the vegetation below.
The individual campsites at Tarryall Reservoir Wildlife Area are pretty close together. This can make the campgrounds feel cozy and even a little claustrophobic if you are looking to get away from people. However, most people who camp here will not spend the day in their campsite. Most will have boats for fishing here or at the very least, stake out their own piece of beach on Tarryall Reservoir. So even though the campsites are very close together, there aren’t a lot of people in them during the day. Just remember this at night when everyone is enjoying themselves or trying to get to sleep.
Activities in the Campground
Most campers come to Tarryall Reservoir State Wildlife Area for the fishing. Trout, brown and pike can be found in this lake. Tarryall Reservoir is big enough to accommodate everyone even if all of the campers here have boats on the lake. Observe any special regulations that are posted and make sure that you give your fellow anglers lots of room to enjoy themselves.
Off-roading with ATV’s and motorcycles is becoming more popular in the area. There are a few trails near Tarryall Reservoir that are popular for ATV’s and the like. There are many trails a few miles south of the campground where it flattens out in the valley. There are even a few campgrounds sprinkled about these areas so you do not have to go far to enjoy off-roading.
Bird watching and photography are also a great pastime to enjoy. The time of year will determine the animals and birds you are likely to see.
There are many hiking trails with historic importance in and around arryall Reservoir State Wildlife Area.
