Within Ashley National Forest, Lodgepole provides 35 sites along Highway 191 just outside the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area. The US Forest Service manages this established campground through a contractor, with a camp host on-site during operating season. Twenty-two sites accept reservations, while the remaining operate first-come, first-served.
Sites accommodate RVs up to 63 feet and cost $23 nightly, with senior discounts available. Vault toilets and dumpsters serve campers, plus an RV dump station operates without water service. The campground sits close enough to the highway that traffic noise affects the camping experience. Dutch John lies 10 miles away for supplies and boat ramp access to Flaming Gorge waters.
Description
Overview
Lodgepole Campground is settled near beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir just 26 miles north of Vernal, UTAH, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to the reservoir, only 10 miles away.
Recreation
Many campers make the short trip to beautiful Flaming Gorge Recreation Area 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 on the reservoir. Cedar Springs Marina is less than 10 miles from the campground.
Facilities
The campground contains several family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Water and R.V. dump available.
Natural Features
A scenic aspen forest dotted with pines covers the campground, offering pleasant shade and pretty fall color. Summer wildflowers are abundant in this shady, secluded campground.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Nearby Attractions
Flaming Gorge Dam offers beautiful views, 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.
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Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Our facility is currently experiencing a temporary water outage. Please visit our website or contact the facility for additional information.
Due to current water supply conditions, water availability throughout the summer may be uncertain because of potential water shortages. Plan on bringing enough water for your stay.
Our facility is currently experiencing a temporary service outage. Please visit our website or contact the facility for additional information.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLodgepole At Flaming Gorge is located in Utah near Flaming Gorge
Directions
From Vernal, Utah, travel north on U.S. Highway 191 for 26 miles. From Manila, Utah, travel south on Utah Highway 44 for 28 miles to U.S. Highway 191 and travel 9 miles to the campground. 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 about 83 miles, passing through Dutch John.
Address
ASHLEY
UT
Coordinates
40.8136667 N
109.4655 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/17/26
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/17/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/17/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/17/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 59 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs from Ogden, UT
- 3 hrs 5 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 8 min from Salt Lake City, UT
