Accessible via forest roads, Bootleg River Campground provides a forested setting along the Green River within Ashley National Forest. The US Forest Service manages this established campground, which allows both campfires and pets. Reservations can be made in advance for those planning trips to this riverside location.
The campground sits near both river and lake terrain, giving campers access to water-based activities. Several other forest service camps operate within a mile, including Cottonwoods River Camp just 0.2 miles east. For those seeking additional options beyond the immediate area, campgrounds around Dutch John provide alternatives roughly five miles west.
Description
Overview
Bootleg is a boat-in campsite along the Green River, located about 1 mile below Little Hole Boat Ramp at an approximate elevation of 6,000 feet. This site can also be accessed by foot on an unofficial trail.
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:
Bootleg contains one reservable campsite equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with benches, tent pads and a blind for a portable toilet.
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 Dutch John 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
Location
Public CampgroundBootleg River Campground is located in Utah
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.<br /><br />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."<br /><br />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 Highway 191 and go east on Little Hole Road about 6 miles to Little Hole Boat Ramp.<br /><br />The campsite is 8.4 miles below Spillway and 1.2 miles below Little Hole.
Coordinates
40.91241412 N
109.29527667 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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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
