Top Tent Camping near Flaming Gorge, UT

Best Tent Sites Near Flaming Gorge, UT (36)

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   Red Fleet State Park Campground

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   Vernal, Utah

   Red Fleet State Park Campground, near Vernal, UT, is a gem for those who appreciate stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. This place is open year-round and offers a mix of tent and RV camping options. The campground is known for its clean facilities and beautiful surroundings, including the picturesque Red Fleet rock formations and a serene lake perfect for kayaking or boating.

   One of the standout features here is the opportunity to see dinosaur footprints. You can rent a kayak and paddle over to these ancient prints, which is a unique and mind-blowing experience. The campground also has a boat launch and a fish cleaning station, making it a great spot for anglers.

   For those who prefer a bit more comfort, there are RV spots with full hookups, although some visitors have noted that these sites can feel a bit cramped. Tent campers, on the other hand, enjoy more space and the option to walk in and spread out a bit.

   The campground is well-maintained, with amenities like picnic tables, toilets, and trash disposal. However, don't expect showers or a market on-site. Pets are not allowed, so plan accordingly if you're traveling with furry friends.

   The surrounding area offers plenty of activities, from mountain biking to hiking trails that lead to sandy beaches. The views are spectacular, especially at sunrise and sunset, making it a perfect spot for photography or just soaking in the natural beauty.

   Overall, Red Fleet State Park Campground is a fantastic destination for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a touch of prehistoric wonder. Whether you're here for the fishing, the hiking, or just to relax by the lake, you're in for a memorable stay.

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   $100 / night

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   Utah Forest Road 13 Dispersed Camping

   7 Reviews

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   154 Saves

   Ashley National Forest, Utah

   Camping in undeveloped areas (outside of designated campgrounds) is permitted. Please stay on existing roadways when accessing these undeveloped areas, and follow the practices in "Caring for the Forest" when camping in undeveloped areas. Camping in undeveloped areas must occurr within 150 feet of a designated route in Utah and within 300 feet of a designated route in Wyoming, at least 1/4 mile away from any administrative site, (boat ramps, guard stations, campgrounds, or visitor centers).

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   Green River Float-In Campsites

   1 Review

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   Dutch John, Utah

   Overview

   Take a step back in time and traverse the same scenic wonders that explorers such as John Wesley Powell and William Ashley once explored. The Green River provides spectacular fishing and river-running opportunities, as well as unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art. So come to navigate the waters and cast a rod in an adventure the whole family can enjoy. The Green River Float-In Campsites contain 17 sites for river goers to camp along the mighty Green River. Some of these sites can be reached on foot but most of these sites can only be reached by boat.__

   Recreation

   Section "A" (Flaming Gorge Dam to Little Hole Boat Launch) Section "A" of the Green River begins just below the Flaming Gorge Dam and proceeds seven miles through a narrow, breathtaking canyon to the Little Hole take-out. The towering red canyon cliffs, ponderosa pine, glassy clear water, abundant trout and rapids (class I and II) make section "A" of the Green River world famous. The Little Hole National Recreation Trail allows foot access to all seven miles of this stretch of river. Section "B" (Little Hole to Browns Park) It's a little more remote but that means there are fewer people, if that's the experience you're looking for. Limited access in this section allows for healthy brown trout populations to thrive. There are 17 river camps in section "B" that can be accessed only by hiking or floating in. Section "C" (Browns Park to the Utah/Colorado Border) Section "C" is the longest of the three sections. It meanders through the high desert valley of Browns Park to the Colorado state line, with wide open features and a lot of flat water. It's considered the best place to catch a football size trout on a dry fly, but it is also said to be the most challenging for fishing. The Green River offers excellent fishing for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. For more information on fishing the Green River, please visit Utah's Department of Wildlife Resources website .

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   Section "A" (Flaming Gorge Dam to Little Hole Boat Launch) Section "A" of the Green River begins just below the Flaming Gorge Dam and proceeds seven miles through a narrow, breathtaking canyon to the Little Hole take-out. The towering red canyon cliffs, ponderosa pine, glassy clear water, abundant trout and rapids (class I and II) make section "A" of the Green River world famous. The Little Hole National Recreation Trail allows foot access to all seven miles of this stretch of river. Section "B" (Little Hole to Browns Park) It's a little more remote but that means there are fewer people, if that's the experience you're looking for. Limited access in this section allows for healthy brown trout populations to thrive. There are 17 river camps in section "B" that can be accessed only by hiking or floating in. Section "C" (Browns Park to the Utah/Colorado Border) Section "C" is the longest of the three sections. It meanders through the high desert valley of Browns Park to the Colorado state line, with wide open features and a lot of flat water. It's considered the best place to catch a football size trout on a dry fly, but it is also said to be the most challenging for fishing. The Green River offers excellent fishing for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. For more information on fishing the Green River, please visit Utah's Department of Wildlife Resources website .

   Natural Features

   The campsites are nestled alongside the beautiful Green River in an area typical of a high desert environment. These sites are surrounded by shady juniper, cottonwood and ponderosa pine trees and during the summer various species of wildflowers dot the landscape.

   Nearby Attractions

   Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs but also for its world-class fishing, boating, hiking, camping, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving. Click Here to learn more about the Ashley National Forest and the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The Bureau of Reclamation offers guided tours of the Flaming Gorge Dams working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits. In Browns Park, the Bureau of Land Management maintains the historic John Jarvie Ranch. Step back in time and explore the property where John ran a general store, trading post, post office and river ferry. Since Browns Park was a hiding place for outlaws, John became acquainted with many colorful members of Browns Parks history including, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid of the Wild Bunch; outlaws Matt Warner and Isom Dart; and Queen of the Rustlers, Ann Bassett. Click Here for more information about the John Jarvie Ranch. In the nearby town of Dutch John, there are several businesses that can provide services before and during your trip. These businesses include: Flaming Gorge Recreation Services (435)885-3191 Raft Rental, Guided Fishing, Shuttle Service, General Store, Lodging, 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

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   For facility specific information, please call (435) 781-5244.

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   $13 / night

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   Red Springs Group Campground - Temporarily Closed

   1 Review

   1 Save

   Ashley National Forest, Utah

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   Little Mountain Dispersed Camp

   1 Review

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   33 Saves

   Dutch John, Utah

   Considered to be one of the most beautiful areas in Sweetwater County, this undeveloped camping area is a haven for camping, photography and stargazing. On average, 75% of the days are cloud-free for spectacular opportunities to see the stars. This is a fee-free site. Many camping areas are ADA accessible.

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   Rainbow Park Campground — Dinosaur National Monument

   5 Reviews

   36 Photos

   Jensen, Utah

   Overview

   Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of Dinosaur National Monument. It is located on a rugged dirt road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. Rainbow Park Campground is open year-round, but there is no winter maintenance on the unpaved road.

   Recreation

   Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha).____ Visitor Centers. The monument features two visitor centers - one in Colorado and one in Utah.____ Quarry Exhibit Hall. You can see over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still in the rock inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall (Jensen, Utah).____ History & Culture. Numerous cultural sites reveal stories of the people who lived here before and include Fremont petroglyphs, homestead cabins and former ranches. Hiking trails allow in-depth exploration.____ Hiking. There are miles of trails for hiking and cross-country travel.____ River Rafting & Boating. Whitewater rafting, both commercial and private, are is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Yampa River multi-day rafting trips begin at Deerlodge Park. The Yampa rushes downstream 44-miles (71 km) to join the Green River at Echo Park. Boaters continue downstream on the Green River to the take-out at the Split Mountain boat ramp. The Yampa is the largest free-flowing tributary within the Colorado River system. As such, it has a shorter season marked by fluctuations in water level resulting from snow received in the winter. It is characterized by famous rapids such as Teepee, Big Joe and Warm Springs. Raft trips must be arranged in advance. For more information, visit Dinosaur's Commercial Guided River Trips page. Private River Trips require a permit.__ Scenic Drives. Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology.__

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   Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha).____ Visitor Centers. The monument features two visitor centers - one in Colorado and one in Utah.____ Quarry Exhibit Hall. You can see over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still in the rock inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall (Jensen, Utah).____ History & Culture. Numerous cultural sites reveal stories of the people who lived here before and include Fremont petroglyphs, homestead cabins and former ranches. Hiking trails allow in-depth exploration.____ Hiking. There are miles of trails for hiking and cross-country travel.____ River Rafting & Boating. Whitewater rafting, both commercial and private, are is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Yampa River multi-day rafting trips begin at Deerlodge Park. The Yampa rushes downstream 44-miles (71 km) to join the Green River at Echo Park. Boaters continue downstream on the Green River to the take-out at the Split Mountain boat ramp. The Yampa is the largest free-flowing tributary within the Colorado River system. As such, it has a shorter season marked by fluctuations in water level resulting from snow received in the winter. It is characterized by famous rapids such as Teepee, Big Joe and Warm Springs. Raft trips must be arranged in advance. For more information, visit Dinosaur's Commercial Guided River Trips page. Private River Trips require a permit.__ Scenic Drives. Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology.__

   Natural Features

   This campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. It has wonderful views of geologic features such as the Mitten Park Fault.

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   $6 / night

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   Uinta Canyon

   9 Reviews

   40 Photos

   36 Saves

   Neola, Utah

   This campground is located along the Uinta River. Fishing in the Uinta River for brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout is a popular activity in this area. The High Uintas Wilderness trailhead is nearby.

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   Swinging Bridge

   1 Review

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   18 Saves

   Dutch John, Utah

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   Whiterocks

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   Whiterocks, Utah

   This campground has been recently remodeled with native rock and restored to a primitive state, and does not include water. The off season is from late November to early May, depending on conditions. The campground is at approximately 7500 foot elevation, with 21 campsites, and a maximum RV length of 30 feet. Attractions include fishing in the Whiterocks River, and scenic views of Whiterocks Canyon dramatic cliff formations. The surrounding area is open to restricted OHV use, only on designated Forest Service trails. Please contact the Ashley National Forest Flaming Gorge-Vernal Ranger District for further information: 435-789-1189.

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    Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest

    1 Review

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    Flaming Gorge, Utah

    There are 4 tent sites at the north end of the Taylor Mountain Plateau. The Old Carter Military Trail passes by the campground. Consult the forest map for details about specific hikes. OHV use is permitted in the area north and south of the campground. The Forest Service offers a free detailed map of the areas open to unrestricted use. __Please contact the Forest Service for information about exploring the Big Brush Creek Cave.

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