Established Camping
Greendale - Ashley National Forest
Greendale - Ashley National Forest, near Dutch John, Utah, is a cozy campground that offers a peaceful escape surrounded by nature. With just eight sites, it’s perfect for those looking to unwind in a quieter setting, away from the hustle and bustle.
This campground is pet-friendly and allows alcohol, making it a relaxed spot for families and friends. Visitors have noted the spacious sites, which provide a good amount of privacy, and the presence of vault toilets and a water spigot for convenience. One camper mentioned, “The sites come with firepits and picnic tables,” adding to the charm of outdoor cooking and gathering.
If you’re up for some exploration, Greendale is close to the Flaming Gorge area, where you can find a store, gas station, and restaurant within walking distance. The surrounding Ashley National Forest offers stunning scenery, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting—some guests have even seen elk and coyotes during their stays.
While the campground doesn’t have water hookups or showers, the clean facilities and friendly atmosphere make it a great choice for a weekend getaway. Just keep in mind that the nearby highway can bring some noise, but many campers find the trade-off worth it for the serene environment and easy access to outdoor activities.
Description
US Forest Service
Ashley National Forest
Overview
Greendale Campground is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,900 feet. Flaming Gorge Reservoir is nearby, offering exciting recreational activities like boating, fishing and swimming.
Recreation
Bear Canyon Trail is an easy 3-mile round-trip trail beginning a mile away, offering hiking and biking opportunities and leading to views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir is less than 5 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. Cedar Springs Marina is 3.5 miles from the campground.
Natural Features
A forest of ponderosa pines towers over Greendale, offering partial shade. Beneath the trees, grasses and plentiful summer wildflowers cover the campground. Temperatures vary from warm days to cool nights.
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.
Location
Greendale - Ashley National Forest is located in Utah
Directions
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north for about 40 miles. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and travel approximately 2 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 70 miles, passing through Dutch John.
Address
HWY 44
Dutch john, UT 84023
Coordinates
40.8816667 N
109.4577778 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 58 min from Ogden
- 3 hrs 6 min from Salt Lake City
- 3 hrs 7 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 12 min from Provo
