Camper submitted image from Red Canyon - 1
View All
Camper submitted image from Red Canyon - 2
Nature
Camper submitted image from Red Canyon - 3
Roads
Camper submitted image from Red Canyon - 4
Facilities
Camper submitted image from Red Canyon - 5
Activities

Established Camping

Red Canyon

Red Canyon, near Dutch John, Utah, is a solid choice for campers looking to soak in some stunning views and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet. This spot is close to the visitor center and offers easy access to the rim trail, making it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding Ashley National Forest.

The campground features spacious sites, perfect for both tents and RVs, though you might want to be prepared for some unlevel dirt roads. Visitors have noted the tranquility of the area, with one camper mentioning, “It was super quiet,” which is a big plus if you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle. While there are no electric hookups or showers, you’ll find drinking water and toilets available, along with a sanitary dump station.

For those who love the outdoors, Red Canyon is just a short drive from Bryce Canyon, offering fantastic hiking opportunities. Campers have enjoyed the breathtaking views of Flaming Gorge Reservoir and even spotted bighorn sheep nearby. If you’re up for some adventure, the area is great for star-gazing at night, thanks to the lack of light pollution. Whether you’re here for a night or planning to stay longer, Red Canyon has a lot to offer for a memorable camping experience.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Ashley National Forest

Overview

Red Canyon Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir in northeastern Utah along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail and canoeing and fishing at Greens Lake. ( THIS IS NOT THE RED CANYON IN SOUTHERN UTAH-_ THAT ONE IS NOT RESERVABLE.)

Recreation

Nearby Greens Lake offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Red Canyon Lodge sits on the shore. Canoe and bike rentals, horseback riding, a restaurant and gift shop are available. Red Canyon Rim Trail, for hiking and biking, begins at the nearby visitor center, which offers interpretive displays and area information.

Natural Features

The campground lies close to beautiful cliffs overlooking Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Lodgepole and ponderosa pines dot the campground, providing limited shade. Summer wildflowers are plentiful.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also 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 on the reservoir. Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; 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.

Suggest an Edit

Location

Red Canyon is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Directions

Located on Forest Road 095/Red Canyon Road off Highway 44, approximately 40 miles north of Vernal, Utah.

Address

RED CANYON COMPLEX
Dutch john, UT 84023

Coordinates

40.8894444 N
109.5591667 W

Open in Google Maps

Is Red Canyon sold out?

Quickly grab cancellations!

Learn More

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
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

67%
34%
0%
0%
0%

4.5

out of 5

6 Reviews

Reviewed May. 13, 2024

Awesome visit

Had a great overnight here, wished I had time to spend a few more days. It was early season, water wasn’t on in the campground yet. There were only 2 campers in the campground. Easy access to the visitor center and rim trail.

Site8
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Brian W., May 13, 2024
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Brian W., May 13, 2024
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2023

Great spot for a night or two

Red Canyon dispersed camping: Great spot 25 min from Bryce Canyon for a night or two. It was super quiet. There were two spots closer to the road and a couple comments were made that it's noisy, we went a little further down the road and no noise, maybe three people passed by the entire time we were camping. Great views, pretty level. No cell service. We have star link. Could fit about any size RV as long as you are good with an unlevel dirt road.

Was able to let dog out to run around safely and without bothering anyone. BLM land so no major restrictions. Could run generator without issues

SiteNA
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Kristi D., November 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Kristi D., November 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Kristi D., November 19, 2023
  • (6) View All
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2021

Nice campground close to visitor center

Closest to the visitor center and the main paved road. This cg is older than canyon rim cg and paved road is broken up potholes. Sites are smaller and more for tent and truck/van campers, but small TTs could find a spot or two maybe. Only 8 sites total and only #1;4-5 are FF

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Greg L., June 5, 2021
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Greg L., June 5, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2019

Amazing views and saw sheep

This is an amazing campgrounds. Nice big spots. I camped in June and there was only 2 people using the campground. There is water hookups with outhouse style bathrooms and picnic tables. Amazing views of Flaming Gorge resivore.

We saw big horn sheep right by camp. The look out is within walking distance and it is close to the trailhead to the loop trail. Tent camping and RV this is a nice set up.

Reviewed Jun. 17, 2018

Red Canyon RV Park Tent Sites

We stayed at the Red Canyon RV Park which had 2 tent sites. The tent sites were huge compared to other tent sites we have been to. There was a water faucet right by our site along with picnic tables and a firepit. We had an extra car and tent join us at no extra cost. View was great. The site is right by the highway though - we slept great with ear plugs in, but could be a little loud otherwise. The bathrooms were great too, and just a 15 min drive from Bryce Canyon.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Anna H., June 17, 2018
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Anna H., June 17, 2018
Reviewed Sep. 22, 2016

The cabins at Red Canyon Lodge and Campground, Ashley National Forest, UT.

We stay at the cabins at Red Canyon at least once a year, always in the wintertime when there are no crowds and everything is peaceful and covered in snow. The cabins that are available in the winter time are their "Ponderosa" units. They have two full beds, a separate living area, and minimally stocked kitchenette. They all have a cozy wood burning stove, with wood provided (extra in the antler covered shed behind the restaurant). There is a covered porch that looks out over a beautiful frozen pond, and in front of every cabin is a fire ring. They groom trails in the winter time for snowshowing and cross country skiing. Some folks even ice skate on the pond. There are no TV's or phones, so bring music and games :) The restaurant is only open on Friday and Saturday nights in the winter time, but has great food and huge windows where you can watch deer eat out of the bird feeders. You may even see a moose! The best part for us is that the cabins are dog friendly.

  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Amanda B., September 22, 2016
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Amanda B., September 22, 2016
  • Review photo of Red Canyon by Amanda B., September 22, 2016
  • (4) View All

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Red Canyon?

    Camping at Red Canyon can cost between $22.00 and $25.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Red Canyon?

    Red Canyon allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Does Red Canyon have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Red Canyon does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Red Canyon?

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

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Red Canyon?

    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 Red Canyon. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Red Canyon, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Red Canyon?

    There are 8 campsites at Red Canyon and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts