Best Cabin Camping near Dutch John, UT

Rustic accommodations are available at several campgrounds within the Dutch John area of Ashley National Forest. Grizzly Ridge Yurt provides two double bunk beds without bedding, plus a wood-burning stove for heat and a propane cooking stove with basic cookware. The Summit Springs Guard Station offers cabin-style lodging with picnic tables, toilet facilities, and drinking water access. "The yurt has a fireplace, propane cook stove, pots, pans, and even a telescope located under one of the beds," notes a visitor about Grizzly Ridge.

Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. Colton Guard Station provides a more isolated cabin experience with outdoor fire rings but no drinking water or toilet facilities on-site. The Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA offers cabin rentals with modern amenities including electric hookups and pet-friendly policies from April to November. Guests should verify specific amenities when booking as features vary widely between properties. A camper shared their Grizzly Ridge experience: "The yurt is well stocked with two double bunk beds, a propane cooking stove, plenty of pots and pans, and a wood burning stove which kept us TOASTY WARM all night!"

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, lighting equipment, and water supplies. Many locations have limited or no electricity, so packing battery-powered or propane lighting is recommended. Facilities at Grizzly Ridge include an outhouse, while some properties like Red Fleet State Park Campground offer more developed bathroom facilities and utility connections. Larger markets are found in Manila or Vernal, so planning ahead for groceries is advisable. A review mentioned: "Remember your own bedding, plenty of water, and lighting (no electricity or water at the yurt)."

Best Cabin Sites Near Dutch John, Utah (22)

    1. Lucerne Campground - Ashley National Forest

    7 Reviews
    Manila, UT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 226-3564

    $33 - $4500 / night

    "Antelope wander around the park all day and the water is crystal clear. We didn’t have a reservation and they have many first come first serve sites- we even got one with an amazing lake view."

    "Great campsite next to the lake. The staff was great and super helpful. Antelope and ground squirrels have made this place home."

    2. East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest

    5 Reviews
    Ashley National Forest, UT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-1181

    "Campground Review:

    East Park is a great campground located right next to the lake. They have several bathroom facilities. Graveled road and sites available for RV or tents."

    "Lake has the bathtub look as it is drawn down. Biggest negative is NO cell service of any provider, hence the 4 stars. I saw no sign of any camp host or vendor running this cg"

    3. Grizzly Ridge Yurt

    4 Reviews
    Flaming Gorge, UT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-1181

    $50 / night

    "The Yurt is situated in a clearing at about 9000 feet. It's surrounded by pine and aspen trees, and at night from the front porch you can see the lights of Vernal in the distance."

    "This yurt has 2 full sized bunk beds, no bedding. Has a fireplace, propane cook stove, pots, pans, and even a telescope located under one of the beds."

    4. Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground

    5 Reviews
    Manila, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 784-3445

    "Close to the boat ramp, easy access. When we are with my elderly family who need to be stable we stay here. If we are just us and the kids and dogs we go stay at Dutch John."

    "The site we were in had plenty of shade and had a picnic table and a permanent fire ring."

    5. Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA

    8 Reviews
    Manila, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 784-3184

    "After going over an 8500 foot pass and stopping in the close by town of Rangely, UT (visiting the town museum), we arrived.  The park was pretty full but the atmosphere was welcoming and calm. "

    "Good wifi."

    6. Red Fleet State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Vernal, UT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-4432

    $50 - $200 / night

    "To keep it fairly brief, the camp sites are mainly situated around a large, open, slightly uneven grass area which is great for tent camping and day activities (volleyball, frisbee, catch, BBQing.)"

    "Short walk to the lake. Bathroom facilities with running water. Grassed area with covered picnic tables. Host to the annual DinoTri and also Paddle Fest."

    7. Iron Springs Group Campground - Ashley National Forest

    4 Reviews
    Flaming Gorge, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-1181

    $25 / night

    "Many ATV trails. A couple bathroom facilities, picnic tables, a couple group fire pitsm room for RVs and Tents."

    "The camp limit is 16 days and we pull our campers around this huge area when required. Circle Camp as we have named it is a popular site and your lucky to score it anytime during the summer months."

    8. Steinaker State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Vernal, UT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-4432

    $30 - $150 / night

    "We spent 3 nights at Dippy Cabin and what a fantastic place! Amazing views, private drive, mini fridge, and microwave. Full size bunk beds, porch, and grill. Absolutely fantastic."

    "Steinaker State Park and Campground is located about five miles north of Vernal, UT."

    9. Colton Guard Station

    1 Review
    Vernal, UT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 789-1811

    $60 / night

    "It's about a five mile snowshoe from Highway 40. There is a gate in the winter preventing you from going any further than the parking lot on Forest Road 020."

    10. Summit Springs Guard Station

    2 Reviews
    Manila, UT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 226-3564

    $308 - $450 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Dutch John, UT

130 Reviews of 22 Dutch John Campgrounds


  • Ana P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 17, 2023

    Steinaker State Park Campground

    Dippy Cabin

    Wow! We spent 3 nights at Dippy Cabin and what a fantastic place! Amazing views, private drive, mini fridge, and microwave. Full size bunk beds, porch, and grill. Absolutely fantastic.

  • Amanda B.
    Sep. 22, 2016

    Grizzly Ridge Yurt

    A toasty warm end of summer night at Grizzly Ridge Yurt, Ashley National Forest.

    We backpacked into Grizzly Ridge Yurt for a one night stay late this last summer. What a fun and beautiful place to stay. The Yurt is situated in a clearing at about 9000 feet. It's surrounded by pine and aspen trees, and at night from the front porch you can see the lights of Vernal in the distance. There is a fire ring located just below the yurt, with plenty of fire wood provided. The yurt is well stocked with two double bunk beds, a propane cooking stove, plenty of pots and pans, and a wood burning stove which kept us TOASTY WARM all night! Remember your own bedding, plenty of water, and lighting (no electricity or water at the yurt). We thoroughly enjoyed reading stories from the guest book.

  • Amanda B.
    Sep. 22, 2016

    Colton Guard Station

    A weekend snowshoe into Colton Gaurd Station, Ashley National Forest, UT.

    Last spring we snowshoed into the Colton Guard Station. What a fun experience! It's about a five mile snowshoe from Highway 40. There is a gate in the winter preventing you from going any further than the parking lot on Forest Road 020. There is a cabin and bunkhouse on the complex, both with wood burning stoves (wood provided). The cabin has a set of twin bunk beds, and a futon that folds out. The bunk house has several twin beds with mattresses. There is an old outhouse that you can use in the winter (no running water to the guard station that time of year). We had so much fun playing games by the warmth of the wood burning stove and sledding down the surrounding hills. Our four legged friend enjoyed being able to accompany us on our adventure. Remember to bring your own bedding and water.

  • Cortney M.
    Jul. 1, 2017

    Steinaker State Park Campground

    Always Busy

    This is a great lil campground although I feel like they tried to cram alot of campsites right on top of each other. All sites have picnic tables and firepits with a grill. Its kinda a dry vegetation in the park mostly sage brush and junipers, Some bigger shadier trees towards the lake but you better book those way in advance cause they fill up fast. They have small sites, tent sites, many large pull through sites, and even one small cabin. I did notice 3 bathroom facilities in spread throughout the park though and water spigots throughout. They have recently built a nature trail that runs from the side of the lake around to the front of it so thats a nice lil jont. They do also offer one group site that has a pavilion. This campground is not for anyone that doesnt like to be seen cause most likely you'll have a neighbor right next to you, above you, or below you.

  • Kam L.
    Sep. 25, 2016

    Grizzly Ridge Yurt

    Fun Times

    Accessible by hiking, skiing, and ATVs. This yurt has 2 full sized bunk beds, no bedding. Has a fireplace, propane cook stove, pots, pans, and even a telescope located under one of the beds. There is a fun guest book you can read through and write you own adventures in. Large deck with a firepit located just below it with firewood provided. Outhouse situated on the hill behind the yurt. Yurt is approximately 4 miles from paved road.

  • Nicole H.
    Aug. 12, 2018

    Red Fleet State Park Campground

    I love this place!!!

    I have been camping here for about 30 years and I'm only 30 years old. My family and our camp friends have been going here, year after year, for the great camp sites, fun hiking and most of all, the sublime waterskiing. To keep it fairly brief, the camp sites are mainly situated around a large, open, slightly uneven grass area which is great for tent camping and day activities (volleyball, frisbee, catch, BBQing.) Not much shade from the smaller trees but there are shaded picnic tables for each site. Around that are the RV sites with full hookups. The surrounding tent sites are in a more desert like, sandy area where I haven't spent much camp time. The bathrooms are usually clean and in good working order with running water, but nothing fancy (no showers.) The lake has a plethora of awesome acitivites including boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, cliff jumping, fishing and does provide some rentals. We usually try to go during the week as it does get quite busy/crowded on weekends.

  • Tammy H.
    Sep. 26, 2016

    Grizzly Ridge Yurt

    Adventure at it's finest

    Grizzly Ridge yurt can be accessed in Winter or Summer, by snowshoeing, snowmobiling, 4 wheel drive or hiking in. We decided to hike into the yurt. The hike itself is about 4.5 miles with a 1200 feet elevation gain, it is a good trail and easy to follow. The yurt itself has a nice outside deck, two double bunk beds, wood stove, cook stove and some pans and utensils. People leave cleaning supplies and overall the yurt was pretty clean. The view is outstanding. There is not running water, so make sure you bring plenty... or melt snow in the winter. There is an outhouse on site. There was an occasional 4 wheeler that would come by, but other then that it was complete solitude. They have a journal on site for people to log their experience. It is worth reading.

  • Cortney M.
    Jul. 1, 2017

    Vernal / Dinosaurland KOA

    Well taken care of-- New look

    Vernal Dinosoar Koa seems like it has a TON of spots crammed into a small are but all of them have green grass, picnic tables, and grills. Some sites have covered awnings some have large shade trees. What I liked about this campground were all the activity options they gave you, unlike some other KOA's I've stayed at. There was a small but functional K-9 park, a kids park, a swimming pool, a jump pad, and they had bike/3 wheeler rentals, and a mini golf coarse. They had a covered patio off of the pool building with picnic tables for use and just on the other side of the jump pad and kids playground they had a HUGE grassy field that you could go throw frisbees on or even fly a kite. They had spots for small RV, Very Large RVs, One special site that came with cable tv, and numerous cabins for rent. If your looking for something just off of the town in Vernal, So you can visit all the great dinosaur attractions, this would be the place. They did have a small store with firewood, some sundries, and tourist gifts. They also have 2 dump stations for $10 a use out front.

  • C
    Jul. 29, 2019

    KOA Campground Vernal

    Convenient

    We hadn't done much research in this area and hadn't planned where to go so we decided to "glamp" at the KOA.  For a KOA this was pretty nice. Restrooms were clean. Lots of activities for children.  It was expensive for close together sites and only electric and water hookups.  We did have a nice shade tree however and were able to run our A/C.  The proximity to Dinosaur National Monument was the reason we stayed 2 nights.  We explored the Utah part of the Monument (where the dinosaurs are) and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the quarry, petroglyphs and cabin.


Guide to Dutch John

Discover the charm of cabin camping near Dutch John, Utah, where stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures await. Experience the comfort of cozy cabins nestled in the beautiful Ashley National Forest.

Explore the Scenic Flaming Gorge

  • Enjoy the breathtaking views and recreational opportunities at Flaming Gorge-Manila KOA, which offers a well-maintained facility with easy access to the lake.
  • The Grizzly Ridge Yurt provides a unique experience with stunning mountain views and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for winter or summer adventures.
  • For a more rustic experience, the Colton Guard Station offers a historic cabin setting surrounded by nature, ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

Cabin Comforts and Amenities

Outdoor Activities and Adventures

  • Fishing enthusiasts will love the proximity of Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground, which offers easy access to the water for a day of angling.
  • Hiking trails abound near the Summit Springs Guard Station, providing opportunities to explore the stunning landscapes of Ashley National Forest.
  • For those seeking a unique experience, the Carter Military Trail Yurt offers access to various outdoor activities, including snowshoeing and hiking, all while enjoying the comforts of a yurt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Dutch John, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Dutch John, UT is Lucerne Campground - Ashley National Forest with a 4.1-star rating from 7 reviews.

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