Established Camping
Arch Dam Campground
Arch Dam Campground is located near Manila in the Ashley National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby water bodies. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Sheep Creek Geological Loop, both offering natural attractions and scenic views.
Description
Overview
Arch Dam Campground is a popular location for family reunions, church outings and other large gatherings. It is located on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Flaming Gorge Dam and the Green River Spillway are less than a mile away. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming.
Recreation
Beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir can be accessed just 3 miles from the campground. The reservoir is known 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. Cedar Springs Marina is just 3 miles away.
Facilities
Arch Dam offers two large sites that can accommodate up to 75 people each; and one site that can accommodate up to 60 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Each site contains picnic tables and a campfire circle. Roads and parking spurs within the site are dirt. Public showers are available 3 miles away at Deer Run Campground.
Natural Features
Arch Dam is situated in rolling, high desert terrain dotted with sagebrush and pinyon pines. Shade is limited. Grasses and summer wildflowers dot the meadows throughout the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,200 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, 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.
Reservation Info
Two of the group sites can accommodate up to 75 people in each site an a smaller site can accommodate up to 60 people. Each site contains picnic tables and a campfire circle.
Location
Arch Dam Campground is located in Utah
Directions
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north for about 46 miles. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go about 6 miles north. 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 60 miles, pass through Dutch John, and continue south 3 miles to the campground.
Address
PO BOX 279
Manila, UT 84046
Coordinates
40.9116667 N
109.4111111 W
Detours Nearby
Canyon Rim
14 min away
Spring Creek Road Dispersed - Flaming Gorge
26 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 6 min from Ogden
- 3 hrs 14 min from Salt Lake City
- 3 hrs 14 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 20 min from Provo
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
Contact
General Info
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