Fishing and water access draw campers to Big Pine 1, a US Forest Service campground set within forested terrain near both river and lake in Ashley National Forest. Campfires are permitted, and pets are welcome on site. Reservations are available, which is worth noting for anyone planning a summer visit to this part of northeastern Utah. Nearby, Big Pine 2 sits just 0.1 miles southeast for groups needing additional sites.
Description
Big Pine 1 is a boat-in campsite along the Green River, located about 3 miles below Little Hole Boat Ramp at an elevation of approximately 6,000 feet. The Green River provides spectacular fishing and river-running opportunities, as well as unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art. Natural Features: The campground is situated alongside the beautiful Green River in an area typical of a high desert environment. Shady juniper, cottonwood and ponderosa pine trees forest the riverbank. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Recreation: The Green River offers excellent fishing for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Rafting and kayaking are very popular activities. Facilities: Big Pine 1 contains one reservable site equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with benches, tent pads and a blind for a portable toilet. There is no drinking water at this campground. Nearby Attractions: Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs but also for its world-class fishing. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are also popular activities on the reservoir. Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; The adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits. Services in the Dutch John area include: * Flaming Gorge Recreation Services (435)885-3191 – Raft Rental, Guided Fishing, Shuttle Service, General Store, Bait, Gas * Green River Outfitters (435)885-3338 - Raft Rental, Guided Fishing, Shuttle Service, General Store, Lodging, Bait, Gas * Flaming Gorge Resort (435)889-3773 - Raft Rental, Guided Fishing, Shuttle Service, General Store, Lodging, Bait, Gas
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBig Pine 1 is located in Utah near Dutch John
Directions
From Vernal, Utah: Take U.S. Highway 191 north for 45 miles. Cross the Flaming Gorge Dam and turn right on the road leading to upper launch site at Spillway Boat Ramp. From Rock Springs, Wyoming: Take U.S. Highway 191 south for 63 miles. Just before crossing the dam, turn left on the road to Spillway Boat Ramp, or at the town of Dutch John, turn left off of Highway 191 and go east on Little Hole Road about 6 miles to Little Hole Boat Ramp. To Launch from Little Hole Boat Ramp (7 miles downriver from the Spillway Boat Ramp). Turn off of HWY 191 at the town of Dutch John on “Little Hole Road. The site is 10.5 miles below Spillway and 3.3 miles below Little Hole.
Coordinates
40.91161621 N
109.267233 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 24 min from Ogden, UT
- 3 hrs 32 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 32 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 37 min from Provo, UT
