Best Equestrian Camping near Vernal, UT

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Vernal, UT (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest

    1. East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest

    5 Reviews
    39 Photos
    22 Saves
    Ashley National Forest, Utah

    There are 21 campsites on the shore of East Park Reservoir where you can fish for rainbow trout. There is a trailhead at north end of the lake that leads east to US 191, and another one at the south end that leads west to Oaks Park Lake. This is a fantastic waterfowl hunting area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Dinosaur National Monument
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Dinosaur National Monument
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Dinosaur National Monument
    Camper-submitted photo from Oaks Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Oaks Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Oaks Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Oaks Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Oaks Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Oaks Park Campground - Ashley National Forest

    3. Oaks Park Campground - Ashley National Forest

    4 Reviews
    29 Photos
    16 Saves
    Flaming Gorge, Utah

    There are 11 campsites on the south shore of large and lovely Oaks Park Reservoir. There is a pump handle well on the west shore of the reservoir. __Trails lead north from the lake, and the area is open to OHV use. A trail leads south from the campground to the Big Brush Creek Cave. If you are interested in caving, please contact the Forest Service.

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    4. Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    7 Reviews
    35 Photos
    182 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).

    As one of the most aptly named landscapes in the country, the vast scenery of Flaming Gorge may not fit into your camera.

    The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (NRA) is centered long the 91-mile section of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and a rugged section of the Green River. The mix of climate and topography provide year-round recreation. The southern part includes colorful, narrow canyons, and conifer forests; the northern part is surrounded by high sagebrush deserts and rock mesas. Campgrounds, lodges, marinas, boat launches, swimming beaches, fishing areas, and hiking/ski trails are available along the 360 miles of shoreline and tucked into mountain retreats. Close at hand are the quaint communities of Manila, Green River, and Dutch John, which have accommodations and other services.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground

    5. Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground

    5 Reviews
    30 Photos
    60 Saves
    Manila, Utah

    This campground is convenient to boat ramp with four sites on asphalt.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest

    6. Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest

    5 Reviews
    48 Photos
    41 Saves
    Manila, Utah

    This developed campground has interpretive displays which help you appreciate the magic of the surrounding area. Nearby Activities: Sheep Canyon Geological Area, just west of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, features stunning scenic panoramas, framed by colorfully-striated cliffs.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $7 - $13 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp

    7. Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp

    5 Reviews
    18 Photos
    77 Saves
    Ashley National Forest, Utah

    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. With 43 campgrounds hosting over 700 individual campsites and 27 group sites, all spread over nearly 91 water-miles (with a whopping 360 miles of shore line) plus countless mountain retreats. There is plenty of room for everyone. There is also the opportunity to set up “primitive” camping for those wishing a more secluded adventure, or river camps for those extending their river runs for more than a day. Close at hand are the quaint communities of Manila and Dutch John, Utah to offer accommodations and other services for more traditional vacationers.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest

    8. Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest

    1 Review
    12 Photos
    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.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    • Tent Cabin
    Camper-submitted photo from Swift Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Swift Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Swift Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Swift Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Swift Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Swift Creek

    9. Swift Creek

    3 Reviews
    11 Photos
    20 Saves
    Altonah, Utah

    The Swift Creek Campground sits at just over 8000 feet elevation near the confluence of Swift Creek and the Yellowstone River. A lovely waterfall is nearby. The campground is near the boundary of the High Uintas Wilderness, and the trailhead from the campground leads to a number of alpine lakes. Fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout is possible in the Yellowstone River.

    • Pets
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
    Camper-submitted photo from Yellowstone Group Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Yellowstone Group Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Yellowstone Group Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Yellowstone Group Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Yellowstone Group Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Yellowstone Group Campground

    10. Yellowstone Group Campground

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    5 Saves
    Altonah, Utah

    Overview

    Yellowstone Group Campground lies along its pretty namesake river on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains, about 40 miles from Duchesne, Utah. Visitors come to the area to enjoy its extensive off-road trail system and great fishing opportunities.

    Recreation

    The Yellowstone River offers fishing for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. The Yellowstone ATV Trail System is conveniently close, with over 50 miles of trail on the Petty Mountain and Dry Gulch Loops. Hiking and biking are also allowed on these trails.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits on the banks of the Yellowstone River at an elevation of 7700 feet. A forest of aspen, maple and Ponderosa pine covers the area. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.

    Nearby Attractions

    Yellowstone Canyon offers beautiful mountain scenery, additional first come, first served campgrounds, a small reservoir and trailheads with access to the High Uintas Wilderness. Hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are popular in the wilderness area and numerous sparkling lakes provide great backcountry fishing opportunities.

    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian

    $30 / night

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Recent Equestrian Reviews in Vernal

42 Reviews of 11 Vernal Campgrounds


  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    Great place to stay

    We’re here in mid September and only two other campers. Got a spot right in the edge of the water. Very private could not see or hear anyone else. Beautiful, clean camping area. The campground on the tip of the little peninsula was available and surround by water on three sides was available, but a little windy. Our selected spot was more secluded but still right on the waters edge.

  • Lori S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp

    ATVs Speedboats Dirt bikes generators

    We spent this past Friday night at this dispersed campground. While the grounds are beautiful, it was extremely noisy with Harding going on all night by the Lakeshore. It was extremely noisy with all of the power equipment on and near the lake, including ATVs, generators, speed boats. If you were looking for peace and quiet, I would move away from the Lakeshore and Camp on the road going out. The road going out is quite rough and has about mile and a half of pretty bad washboard and is sandy in some spots as well

  • Cortlan S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    Great Waterfront Spots

    Nice grassy spots, just pull in where ever you see a fire ring. The dirt road in isn’t too bad and is pretty short, there were plenty of sedans driving in so it’s accessible for most vehicles when the ground is dry. Lots of cows and cow poop so watch out if you bring dogs! I had full bars of LTE extended network on Verizon, enough to send texts, make calls, and could load some webpages but it was pretty slow

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground

    Great site ONLY of your there with a boat

    This is a sectioned off section ofr the parking lot at the boat ramp where 4ish rvs can park/camp. While the camping isn't much, it is right at the boat ramp/launch which is super convenient. There are toilets. Very little shade.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
    Jun. 11, 2024

    Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp

    Remote Camping with Views

    Upon initial set up we were thrilled. Great cell service, views, and can’t beat a fire and smores on the beach.

    A couple of downsides. Lots of expansive soil. Impassable when wet. Our 2 wheel drive van got stuck in muck. Jeep pulled it out luckily. Open range means lots of cow pies. And remote camping without enforced WAG laws ( “waste alleviation and gelling,”) you will find human “pies” as well. Mix in dogs running around in rain….

  • Kelda C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Jun. 6, 2024

    Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    Favorite Spot So Far

    I loved camping here. Easy enough drive on a dirt road for a couple miles. Really gorgeous area with lots of privacy. I pulled into the first spot I saw with a fire ring, but probably could have gotten closer to the water if I kept driving. A few other campers around, but plenty of space to spread out. The wake boarders made me wish I had a paddleboard or kayak. I left after running out of water, but will definitely be back.

  • Shayli L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Dinosaur National Monument
    Mar. 17, 2024

    Dispersed Camping Near Dinosaur National Monument

    Small turnoff right on the road

    We didn't end up staying here because the fire pit was small, maybe six rocks. It's right on a ledge and you're barely off the road.

    Not really enough space to feel comfortable with traffic coming through the monument.

  • Cortlan S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
    Sep. 3, 2023

    Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp

    Water Front Camping

    This is an awesome spot, came in the Saturday before Labor Day so it was pretty busy but I still found a nice spot right on the water. The road coming in has lots of cows and deer so be careful! Take 319 to get to this area, not 341, it’s now fenced off

  • Justin B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Aug. 24, 2023

    Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest

    Great location Great campground

    Minutes away from lots of activities. This campground is secluded in Ashley National Forest with tons to do. From hiking to fishing to playing in the Gorge you’ll enjoy this location day and night. The night sky was amazing for meteor showers.

  • Michelle L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Aug. 23, 2023

    Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    Quiet and Dark by the Lake

    Easy dirt road, pulled 34 foot toy hauler with no problem. Enough space to turn around at the end of the road. Very quiet at night, perfect for sleeping. Rock fire pits available. Very private. Slow internet with T-Mobile.

  • tThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Aug. 15, 2023

    Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    Go down to the water

    Keep following the dirt road to get to a few spots by the water! I took my Kia Soul down the road and a Honda civic was parked there as well. Only a few spots but you can jump right in the water. Had full service with AT&T. Highly recommend!

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
    Jul. 16, 2023

    Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge

    Wonderful

    Amazing views, water was great. There were lots of people around but we never felt crowded. We took our paddle boards our every day. The wind picked up in the afternoons, too hard to paddle, but we walked along the shore and found some lovely rocks. Fishing in the early morning was a win. Lots of nature, we’ll be back!!

  • Samuel G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
    Oct. 13, 2022

    Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp

    Camped on the beach surrounded by incredible views

    There was not another single soul at this campsite while I was here. At the end of a peninsula into the flaming gorge reservoir, this spot is simply stunning. Huge spots and great views. Came in October and the temperature was much warmer than anticipated. Highly recommend.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Jug Hollow Road - Dispersed Camp

    Fabulous views! Grimy campground

    This campground sits right on the shore of Lake Flaming Gorge. The access road is dirt, with ruts and rocks. Tricky when wet. Scout before deciding to go down it. Camp ground has great cell coverage and stone fire rings but nothing else. Not much shade since, there are no trees. Sadly, bushes and thickets have been used as toilets and are downright gross! Wind off the lake can be furious. Try to find a spot further in, especially if you are tent camping. Generators tear through the silence of the night. Bring ear plugs! Hiking is great right out of the campground. Not sure if I’d come back. Although views and sun set are spectacular, everything else looks is not.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Aug. 13, 2021

    Kaler Hollow Campground - Ashley National Forest

    Worse campground ever

    This place is a wreck, crappy tables, uneven sites, not usable for travel trailers, tiny vault toilet with bullet holes in door, no reason to camp here, no water no trash, no cell signal. No one was here camping. Free but still no one there.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oaks Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Aug. 13, 2021

    Oaks Park Campground - Ashley National Forest

    Small crapped out CG

    Small primitive campground. Free, 9 sites, #10 is a group site. One vault toilet, no water or trash. No cell signal. Most sites are small back in, but a few are pull thru for larger trailers. Group area #10:seems popular with horse groups so lots of horse poop and flies. Oak Park lake is a draw down water source below so was not very scenic. Long gravel FS roads to get here.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Aug. 11, 2021

    East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest

    Nice small remote campground

    This campground is at end of the FS #18 paved road and then .7 mi of gravel. There are 20 sites, $10/ $5 senior. No host on site. No cell signal, no water and no trash dumpsters. Two vault toilets present. The lake has a boat ramp but the water gets drawn down and there does not seem to be any nice beach area..plus cattle were on the shoreline. Two stars due to no water, no cell signal and cows on the shoreline.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground
    Jul. 28, 2021

    Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp and Campground

    Big parking lot camping

    This camp area is sectioned off of the very large sheep creek bay boat ramp parking. There are just 4-5 spots on blacktop for TTs and RVs, one tiny spot for a lone tenter. No shade and big toy hauler TTs seem to hog the area. $13/$6.50 senior, NO WATER no cell signal. Trash and toilets at boat ramp about 100yds away across the blacktop parking area. Unless you are a boat person, this blacktop cg area is not my idea of a cg. No RV dump either.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Jul. 28, 2021

    Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest

    Nicest of the Sheep Creek CGs

    This campground was a pleasant surprise after the lower sheep creek CGs, there are actual large trees for shade! 14 sites all FF, $13/$6.50 senior. No water or cell signal. Has vault toilets and trash dumpster. Sheep creek is close adjacent but there are fishing restrictions.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest
    May. 22, 2021

    East Park Campground - Ashley National Forest

    Nice campground but...

    Nice CG, paved FS rd all the way except last 1/2 mile of gravel from FS rd #20. CG has 20 camp sites, no reservations. $10 nite, vault toilets but NO water or garbage. Boat ramp area is a bit rough. 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

  • Becky J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Swift Creek
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Swift Creek

    So nice here

    Loved this place will definitely go back. Spacious and not too crowded. Lots of hiking spots!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Hoop Lake
    Jul. 19, 2020

    Hoop Lake

    High Uinta Camping

    A great, quiet campsite in the Northern Uintas. About 40 campsites, that are a mix of wooded and lakefront sites. No potable water available. Clean vault toilets available throughout the campground. Easy water access for kayaks and other small watercraft. Lots of ATV trails are nearby so there were quite a few ATVs around camp. About 40 minutes down a dirt road off the main road. Easily passable in any car. Past Hoop Lake the road gets rockier and sandier so higher clearance/4WD necessary.

  • Glen B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest
    Oct. 7, 2019

    Carmel Campground - Ashley National Forest

    Carmel USFS campground

    Heading South from Manila, Utah on Hwy 44 takes you to the Sheep creek Geological loop. Heading up into the Canyon about 2 mi brings you to the Carmel Campground. This site has trees a creek and amazing beauty, along with wildlife and tons of great outdoor activities, being in such close proximity to Flaming gorge. When I was there the Kokanee salmon were spawning and filled the creek with their vibrant colors. Up the road you can see bighorn sheep that graze in the fields of the ranch and take in the exquisite wonder of what nature has created via the loop road. Manila is close by for any food or drink needs and fresh water in the campground. Please pack out what you pack in and leave it better than you found it. Enjoy.



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