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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

USDA 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.

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Location

Greendale - Ashley National Forest is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

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

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Access

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

Stay Connected

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

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8 Reviews

Reviewed May. 15, 2024

Small CG but close in

This small single site CG is across hwy from the greendale group site. $25/12.50 senior, 8 sites, only three sites are FCFS, rest are reservable. One older vault toilet, one water spigot, one dumpster. Issues are the busy gravdl road to the pvt RV park and the hwy noise.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Greg L., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Greg L., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Greg L., May 15, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2022

Small but Perfect

I always stay at Greendale Family CG when visiting Flaming Gorge area because there is a store, gas station and restaurant within walking distance.

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Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2021

Two group pods

Just checked it out, did not camp there Two group pods and the lower one seems to have better tables, shade etc. However as of 6-2021 there is NO WATER! There are trash dumpsters and vault toilets.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Greg L., June 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Greg L., June 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Greg L., June 21, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 13, 2021

Nice small CG in the pines

This cg is very nice, only 8 sites and every other one is either reserved or FF. No water but vault toilets are open. Dusty dirt road adjacent to the CG that goes to a over RV park may be an issue for sites close to that side. Dumpster on site. Cell signal good. Only 4 stars due to water system not working, otherwise 5 stars. Not close to any water for boating though. NOTE that the Greendale Group Campground is across the hwy and is a different camp unit from this Greendale Campground which is all single family sites

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Greg L., June 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Greg L., June 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Greg L., June 13, 2021
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Reviewed Jan. 24, 2021

Essential National Forest Camping

Visited this campsite in the Summer of 2020 many times and am just getting around to reviewing it - I almost didn’t want to because I want to keep its secrets all to myself! Sometimes we would just come here to hang out because the space is so nice.

Actual campsites are great, there’s tons of room between them and each space is allotted its own privacy. On two occasions, we saw an elk and a coyote, which was very cool.

Campground is very close to Vernal, where we stayed for a duration of the summer, so I highly recommend this campsite to anyone in the area.

  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Angela G., January 24, 2021
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Angela G., January 24, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020

Greendale Campground

Stayed only one night, a Saturday. Full but quiet. Sites are pretty spacious and level. Stayed in #6. Trash container, water spigot. Had Verizon extended network coverage.

  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Dee , August 29, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2017

Very Green

This is a small campground just before you reach the pineforest campground. It is rather small but very peaceful. The sites come have firepits and picnic tables. There is green grass throughout the entire campground with well maintained roads. There is toilet facilities available in this campground. Alot of trees and foliage adds to the privacy of the sites. RV sites with no hookups or tent sites available.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Cortney M., June 21, 2017
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Cortney M., June 21, 2017
  • Review photo of Greendale - Ashley National Forest by Cortney M., June 21, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Greendale - Ashley National Forest?

    Camping at Greendale - Ashley National Forest can cost between $116.00 and $133.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Greendale - Ashley National Forest?

    Greendale - Ashley National Forest allows vehicles up to 65 feet.

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