Established Camping
Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge — Ashley National Forest
Lodgepole at Flaming Gorge in Ashley National Forest is surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. Temperatures range from 30°F to 80°F, depending on the season. Nearby, visitors can explore Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the Red Canyon Visitor Center.
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.
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.
Location
Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge — Ashley National Forest is located in Utah
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
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 59 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs from Ogden
- 3 hrs 5 min from Provo
- 3 hrs 8 min from Salt Lake City
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
