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Firefighters Campground

Firefighters Campground, near Flaming Gorge, Utah, is a welcoming place for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With well-spaced sites that offer stunning views of the gorge, it’s a fantastic spot for both tent and RV camping.

The campground features flush toilets and drinking water during the summer months, making it a comfortable choice for those who prefer some basic amenities. Visitors have noted the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper mentioning, “The scenery was beautiful,” which is hard to argue with when you’re surrounded by such natural beauty.

For those eager to explore, the nearby Firefighters Memorial Trail offers a chance to stretch your legs and take in the sights. While there are no showers on-site, campers can head to a nearby campground for a complimentary shower, which is a nice perk. Just keep in mind that the campground is right off the highway, so you might hear some traffic noise.

With friendly camp hosts and a clean environment, Firefighters Campground is a great choice for a relaxing getaway. Whether you’re planning a quick overnight trip or a longer stay, you’ll find plenty to appreciate in this beautiful area.

Description

National Forest

Ashley National Forest

Overview

Firefighters Campground is just 3 miles from beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. The campground serves as a memorial to three firefighters who lost their lives in the 1977 Cart Creek Fire. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and hiking.

Recreation

Bear Canyon Trail begins across the road from the campground, offering hiking and biking opportunities. This easy 3-mile round-trip trail leads to views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge. Beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir is 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 also popular activities.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a gently-sloping hillside dotted with shady ponderosa pines and juniper, at an elevation of 6,900 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.

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Location

Firefighters Campground is located in Utah

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Directions

From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north about 41 miles. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and travel approximately 3 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 about 71 miles, passing through Dutch John.

Address

ASHLEY
UT

Coordinates

40.8927778 N
109.4541667 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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9 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 16, 2024

Great views, quiet

We have stayed at many campsites here and love them all! We love the views, the campsites, and how peaceful it is.

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 3, 2022

Wonderful!

   We did a drive through. I don't know who laid this campground out, but they knew what they were doing! We were blown away by the beautiful, well spaced sites. 

   No utilities, but drinking water in the summer. I would probably fill up before coming in. Flush toilets, but no showers. There are several paths from all directions leading to the bathrooms. 

    There's 3 loops. All of them have very good sites. If you have a big rig, ask about the site length. Loop B I wrote down 42/50/52/53. Loop A 14/15 & the best IMO was site 22. Great view of the water at Flaming Gorge. 

    They take reservations, but by phone only. There's some first come first serve sites, but I wouldn't take a chance on not getting in. If you don't get one of the sites I mentioned, don't fret. I don't think we saw a bad site in the place! We visited Firefighters Memorial Campground, no overnight stay

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 13, 2021

Large Campground-weird design

Large updated CG. Three loops, Loop A and Loop C are all fully reservation only. loop B is all FF only. Multiple hosts onsite. Most sites seem a bit small and short to my eyes, more for drive in cars, vans and smaller RVs. The design feature that I could strange is every site has a built up 6" side curbs...and those that have trouble backing up a TT are going to be challenged keeping it between the curbs. Note that the water system was not functioning as of 6-2021 and that means all the flush Restrooms and the RV dump are closed. Welcome to portapotties for restrooms...ugh. Firefighters Memorial Trail off end of the C loop. Trash dumpsters scattered around. Cell signal good.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Greg L., June 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Greg L., June 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Greg L., June 13, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 13, 2021

Large Campground-weird design

Large updated CG. Three loops, Loop A and Loop C are all fully reservation only. loop B is all FF only. Multiple hosts onsite. Most sites seem a bit small and short to my eyes, more for drive in cars, vans and smaller RVs. The design feature that I could strange is every site has a built up 6" side curbs...and those that have trouble backing up a TT are going to be challenged keeping it between the curbs. Note that the water system was not functioning as of 6-2021 and that means all the flush Restrooms and the RV dump are closed. Welcome to portapotties for restrooms...ugh. Firefighters Memorial Trail off end of the C loop. Trash dumpsters scattered around.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Greg L., June 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Greg L., June 13, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2020

Great sites in an amazing location

We only spent one night at Firefighters but I am sure we will be back. There were no hookups but the sites were paved and reasonably level. Ours backed up to the gorge. Very peaceful and the Flaming Gorge area in general is a natural wonder.

  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by David M., October 22, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 30, 2019

Great view of Flaming Gorge

A nice clean & quite campground with a great view of Flaming Gorge from the site we stayed at. Flush toilets, no showers, & no electricity but did have access to running water. Flaming Gorge resort less than five minutes away with restaurant, general store, & sporting goods available.

  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Shane H., June 30, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 2, 2018

Awesome!!

Our stay at Firefighter Memorial Campground was wonderful. The camp hosts we're always very friendly and very helpful. The bathrooms were very clean and well maintained. They did not have showers; however you could go to the Deer Run campground located at the Cedar Springs turn off and have a complimentary shower there. The scenery was beautiful. The weather was great; much better than Antelope Flat where we spent one night. The campsites were well laid out. I absolutely loved the fire rings at the sites. It was very quiet at night. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Katie L., July 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Katie L., July 2, 2018
  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Katie L., July 2, 2018
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Reviewed Jun. 21, 2017

Hot

Well maintained campground with bear canyon hiking trail and bootleg amphitheater across the road. Toilets and water spigots are available. They also have a dump site for trailers. There are both RV sites and tent sites with fire pits and a picnic table. The trees in this campground aren't very big so it doesn't offer much shade so bring an awning of some sort. Right off the highway so you can hear the traffic. There is a camp host who sales firewood if you forget to bring you own

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Cortney M., June 21, 2017
  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Cortney M., June 21, 2017
  • Review photo of Firefighters Campground by Cortney M., June 21, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Firefighters Campground?

    Camping at Firefighters Campground can cost between $12.00 and $26.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Firefighters Campground?

    Firefighters Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Does Firefighters Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Firefighters Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Firefighters Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Firefighters Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Firefighters Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Firefighters Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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