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Indian Crossing Campground

Indian Crossing Campground is located near Vernal, Utah, featuring a landscape of rugged terrain with nearby river access. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 15°F in winter. Visitors can explore Dinosaur National Monument and the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, both offering unique natural attractions.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Bureau of Land Management

Overview

This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also an Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check. Whether your ideal trip is floating a raft to a remote campsite along the Green River or camping at a developed site, you'll find it in the high desert valley of Browns Park. Indian Crossing campground is nestled along the the Green River adjacent to the day-use area of the historic John Jarvie Ranch. If you're a fisherman, you won't want to miss the blue ribbon fishing along the Green River from the Flaming Gorge Dam down to the Colorado State line. Several launch points for floating the Green River are also available. If you're a fisherman, you won't want to miss the blue ribbon fishing along the Green River from the Flaming Gorge Dam down to the Colorado State line.

Recreation

River Activities The Green River can fluctuate daily from 830 to 4500 cubic feet per second or higher, depending on the time of year. Life jackets are required on the river. Permits are required for commercial float boating only. No permits are required for personal use from the Flaming Gorge Dam to the Dinosaur National Monument at Ladore Canyon in Colorado. State of Utah Boating Law requires all boaters to wear life vests. Current streamflow conditions are available on the U.S Geological Survey website. Fishing Fishing is limited to artificial bait only. All fish between 13 and 20 inches must be released. You may keep two fish under 13 inches and one fish over 20 inches. Camping/Picnicking Indian Crossing and Bridge Hollow developed (fee) campgrounds, adjacent to the Jarvie site, offer drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. Day-use facilities at the Jarvie site include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and rest rooms. Pets must be on a leash at the site. Tours Call to schedule a guided tour of the Jarvie property. Contact BLM Vernal Field Office: 170 S. 500 E. Vernal, Utah 84078 435.781.4400

Nearby Attractions

John Jarvie Historic Ranch Experience the 1880s when the west was wild and this historic site was settled by Scotsman John Jarvie. Amenities include flushing toilets, picnic tables, and interpreted historic buildings and artifacts. Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Green River in northwest Colorado. Situated between the Cold Springs and Diamond Mountains, this remote river valley has long been an oasis to both wildlife and humans seeking shelter from the surrounding harsh, semi-arid environment. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area The Flaming Gorge NRA is located in the northeast corner of Utah and the southwest corner of Wyoming. It is South of I-80, between Green River and Rock Springs, Wyoming and extends into the Uintah Mountains towards Vernal, Utah. The area is a mixture of climate, topography, and recreation opportunities well suited to a variety of summer and winter interests.

Reservation Info

**Not recommended for RV travel. Extremely narrow road.

Twenty individual campsites and one group campsite include picnic tables, fire rings, parking areas, and toilets.

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Location

Indian Crossing Campground is located in Utah

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Directions

Address: Browns Park Rd, Dutch John, UT 84023 From Vernal, UT (via Clay Basin) North 55 miles on Highway 191 (just over Wyoming border) East 22 miles on gravel/paved road, including 2 miles at a 17% grade Follow Jarvie Ranch/Browns Park signs From Vernal, UT (via Crouse Canyon) \*\*Not recommended for RV travel. Extremely narrow road. North on Vernal Ave to 500 N East 25 miles to Diamond Mtn and Browns Park turnoff North 16 miles on a dirt road to Browns Park Follow Jarvie Ranch/Browns Park signs From Maybell, CO East on Highway 318 - 70 miles of paved and 8 miles of gravel road Follow Jarvie Ranch/Browns Park signs

Coordinates

40.898831 N
109.183372 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups

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Reviewed Sep. 10, 2016

Got the reservation for the group site!

This is a great campground for fishing, rafting, leisure, whatever! It is near a historic Browns Park site. The bathrooms never had TP, so be prepared. This isn't a huge campground but it is spaced out nicely. Rafting the Lower Green is amazing!

  • Review photo of Indian Crossing Campground by Carrie C., September 10, 2016
  • Review photo of Indian Crossing Campground by Carrie C., September 10, 2016
  • Review photo of Indian Crossing Campground by Carrie C., September 10, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Indian Crossing Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Indian Crossing Campground has water hookups.

  • Does Indian Crossing Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Indian Crossing Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Indian Crossing 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 Indian Crossing Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Indian Crossing Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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