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Established Camping

Arch Dam Campground

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025.

Arch Dam Campground is located near Manila in the Ashley National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby water bodies. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Sheep Creek Geological Loop, both offering natural attractions and scenic views.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Ashley National Forest

Overview

Arch Dam Campground is a popular location for family reunions, church outings and other large gatherings. It is located on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Flaming Gorge Dam and the Green River Spillway are less than a mile away. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming.

Recreation

Beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir can be accessed just 3 miles from the campground. The reservoir is known for its world-class fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities. Cedar Springs Marina is just 3 miles away.

Facilities

Beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir can be accessed just 3 miles from the campground. The reservoir is known for its world-class fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities. Cedar Springs Marina is just 3 miles away.

Natural Features

Arch Dam is situated in rolling, high desert terrain dotted with sagebrush and pinyon pines. Shade is limited. Grasses and summer wildflowers dot the meadows throughout the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,200 feet.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, and the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits. The Green River below the dam provides spectacular rafting opportunities. A trip down the river offers unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art.

Reservation Info

Two of the group sites can accommodate up to 75 people in each site an a smaller site can accommodate up to 60 people. Each site contains picnic tables and a campfire circle.

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Location

Arch Dam Campground is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north for about 46 miles. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go about 6 miles north. From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road. Take U.S. 191 south for 60 miles, pass through Dutch John, and continue south 3 miles to the campground.

Address

PO BOX 279
Manila, UT 84046

Coordinates

40.9116667 N
109.4111111 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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Features

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  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
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Reviewed Jun. 4, 2021

Three group sites

Three pods, but only one has the best restroom and the pavilion. The other two pods up the hill better be cheap since they are way less desirable than the pavilion pod. FS notes $100 per pod per nite.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Arch Dam Campground?

    Camping at Arch Dam Campground can cost between $55.00 and $126.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the elevation of Arch Dam Campground?

    Arch Dam Campground is located at 6217 feet.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Arch Dam Campground?

    Arch Dam Campground allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Arch Dam Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Arch Dam Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Arch Dam Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Arch Dam Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Arch Dam Campground?

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