Ashley National Forest

If you’re a simple kind of man (or woman), Carmel Campground is the place for you. This small, no-frills campsite is a great base for enjoying the Ashley National Forest’s many attractions, even if there isn't potable water on site. Hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, and more are right at your fingertips. Check out the Sheep Canyon Geological Area Read more...

Butch Cassidy and his gang used to hideout here at Hideout Boat-In Campground. Seriously. So if you plan on holding up a train or bank to fund your camping trip, this is the campground for you. It's set on the beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, 2 miles from the nearest road. Hike in if you’d like, but this is definitely a popular boat-in spot, too Read more...

They say Spirit Lake is good for the soul, which is why the campers and the horses must love it so! Amongst the secluded shade of conifers, Spirit Lake Campground welcomes you to meditate and create your own inner world, a philosophy of life known in this region as “woodcrafting. ” The breeze is whispering something to you, if you listen closely, Read more...

Yellowstone Canyon is a downright fabulous camping option, especially when compared to some of the busier spots in the area. Just keep driving down the forest road, past other campgrounds, and you’ll eventually reach the Swift Creek Campground. Given the journey it takes to get there, you know it’s gonna be good. There’s even a pretty waterfall cl Read more...

Right along the water and a great place for dirtbikes, Lucerne Campground is located in a high desert landscape on the shores of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. After the warm day—which is perfect for fishing, boating, canoeing, water-skiing and swimming—you’ll find yourself and your companions enjoying the sights of the stars, warming the soul through t Read more...

Thanks to it’s prime waterfront real estate, Reservoir Campground is a fave spot for anglers, hikers, and campers. You’ll fall in love with this small camping area and it’s views of the gorgeous Yellowstone Reservoir. There’s even a fishing dock that perfect for beginning fisherfolk. Oh, and before we forget! This campground is situated in open ra Read more...

If you like your rough, out-of-the-way spots, East Park Campground is one for the list. Known for fishing and waterfowl hunting (but not super well-known to begin with), this campground is a secluded outdoor recreation haven. Lovers of primitive camping and DIY masters alike will thrive. There’s no boat launch at the campside reservoir, but you ca Read more...

Experience the real wild wild west (not the Will Smith version) from the Antelope Flat Campground. Rafting on the Green River just below the Flaming Gorge Dam takes you through outlaw history via Native American rock art scattered about this spot's unique geology. Nearly every campsite offers scenic reservoir and mountain views, and if you're look Read more...

Nestled in a grassy meadow high above the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, the Canyon Rim Campground sits at 7,400 feet, giving you a chance to face your fear of heights by checking out the excellent cliff top views less than a mile from the campground. This family-friendly spot has something for everyone, especially spectacular rafting on the Green River Read more...

Mary Poppins would have a field day at Deer Run Campground, named after a resident deer herd and with sunshine aplenty. Everyone sing! Do, a deer, a female deer, Re, a drop of golden sun. . . but seriously, check out the Bear Canyon Trail for hiking and mountain biking and excellent views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge. Cool off and hop in the wa Read more...

World-class fishing, spectacular rafting, scenic hiking, endless boating opportunities…need we say more? Firefighters Campground offers a great base camp for exploring and enjoying the many activities in the gorgeous Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The campground serves as a memorial to three firefighters who lost their lives in the 1977 Cart Creek Fire. Read more...

Greendale Campground offers incredible access to a bunch of exciting outdoor activities in the beautiful red Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Ponderosa pines offer some shade, and during the summer, grasses and wildflowers cover the campground. There are two group sites that can fit up to 40 people each, so bring everyone! With hiking and b Read more...

Greens Lake Campground invites you to settle in under the dappled shade, explore the nearby Red Canyon Rim Trail, or enjoy canoeing and fishing on its scenic namesake, Greens Lake. Only 1 mile away, you’ll venture along beautiful cliffs overlooking Flaming Gorge Reservoir. If you’re here during the summer, you’ll love the plentiful expanses of wil Read more...

Captain your boat 20 minutes from the Cedar Springs or Mustang Ridge Marinas to reach the Jarvies Canyon Boat-In Campground—renovated with cabanas, picnic tables, and fire-rings with grills. When all of that relaxing has you re-energized, jump back into the water—boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming are all popular activities. While the ju Read more...

Settled amongst the lodgepole pine and quaking aspen forest at an elevation of 8,000 feet, Lodgepole Campground is a shady, secluded hideaway that invites you to explore local trails, take a day trip to the reservoir, or relax in the company of abundant summer wildflowers. In the fall, the aspen forest offers a beautiful palette of color and Lodge Read more...

At an elevation of 6,300 feet, Mustang Ridge Campground is located on a high desert bluff over the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. You’ll be able to enjoy partial shade from the pinyon pines, juniper and sagebrush cover, and breathtaking views of the reservoir below. Many campers head down to the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area for swimming, world-class fi Read more...

If lounging in a grassy meadow high above the striking red cliffs of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir sounds awesome after a day of canoeing and fishing on Greens Lake or rafting down the Green River (which also sounds awesome, right?), Red Canyon Campground is the place for you! Sitting at 7,400 feet, the campground is just a short walk away from beau Read more...

Regardless of if you prefer to sleep in a tent or a trailer, anyone who enjoys a nice, shady, secluded spot should head to Red Springs Campground. It’s hard not to relax in the quaking aspen forest that’s littered with abundant wildflowers in the summertime. With easy access to the Highline Trail, which leads to the East Park Reservoir, and just 2 Read more...

Dotted with aspens and ponderosa pines, and winding along a gentle sloping hillside, is the calm and invigorating Skull Creek Campground. Partial shade and large, widely spaced campsites provide good privacy. If you’re looking for trail rides, a kid’s fish pond, or float tube rentals, be sure to visit the Red Canyon Lodge nearby—and, the Visitor C Read more...

Browne Lake Campground is located on a small mountain lake shaded by plentiful pines. Enjoy the cool mountain air as you explore the many trail heads accessible from the campground. Hike up Ute Mountain to 8,834 feet or head south into the Uinta Mountains—no matter which way you walk, you’re sure to enjoy some great forest vibes. When you wear tho Read more...

Let that lumbersexuality shine amongst the plentiful pine trees at the Deep Creek Campground in the Ashley National Forest! The campground sits high at 7,800 feet, at the edge of the Uinta Mountains. Take the Elk Park Trail from the campground to lose yourself in the mountains, or check out the campsite’s namesake creek to try your hand at some fi Read more...

Follow these two simple steps for a guaranteed good time: 1. Get ahold of a boat, 2. Captain that vessel straight to the boat-in only Kingfisher Island Campground in the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. There are only 8 sites on the island and all of them have GORGEous views (pun very intended). The fishing both on the reservoir and the Green River below Read more...

Pal posses, gather around! Up to 10 people can camp in each single site and 20 people in each double. Whittle your time away at Manns Campground by fishing in the adjacent Sheep Creek, or walk under the shade of the flat terrain and birdwatch in the many trees and bushes. Read more...

A popular area, Sheep Creek Bay Campground is an RV-only site with excellent access to the water—its namesake, Sheep Creek. The area is wonderfully scenic, the crick perfect for fishing and boating. Look straight across as the H2O stretches along the landscape, or bring your eyes skyward to see gentle rolling green fields and the gorgeous red rock Read more...

Willows Campground is a site made lovely by lush trees and gentle songs of nature. And if you’re looking for an interesting encounter, well come on down. The site is maintained by a concessionaire, which is someone who works at the camp as “camp host. ” You never know what you’re signing up for when it comes to a lady or gent that lives full time Read more...

Located at the north end of the Taylor Mountain Plateau, Kaler Hollow Campground is the place to land if you’re into daredevil adventure. Off-Highway Vehicles can tear through the forest terrain in the areas north and south of the campground, and the Forest Service offers a free detailed map of the areas open to unrestricted use. If hiking is your Read more...

This rustic campground is perfect for those interested in caving, lake activity, and off-highway vehicle recreation. Trails lead north from the lake, or south from Oaks Park Campground to the Big Brush Creek Cave. Located along a single loop of lodgepole pine, this campground offers an understory of grass and privacy between campsites, acting as a Read more...

A diamond in the rough (and by “rough” we mean lush, gorgeous forest), Paradise Park Campground is a gem of activity. Camp along the shores of Paradise Park Lake, or if you’re looking to adventure off from the crowd, take Forest Road 296 to its end, and hike into one of the many charming and isolated lakes scattered along the northeast of Paradise Read more...

Looking for something fun to do? Whiterocks Campground offers fishing in the Whiterocks River and scenic views of Whiterocks Canyon, and a short trail from the campground leads to Whiterocks Cave. Surrounding areas are open to unrestricted OHV use, and those on foot can stroll along the two unnamed loops enveloped in the shade of ponderosa, spruce Read more...

You’d rather be fishing? Pole Creek Lake Campground, a five-minute walk from Pole Creek Lake, offers campers an abundance of trail and backcountry fishing opportunities. And, you're not even limited to just those—numerous lakes in the surrounding area also hold rainbow trout and brook trout fishing. The campground itself has beautiful scenery, tuc Read more...

Geting into the High Uintas Wilderness from Uinta Canyon’s campground could hardly be easier. The nearby trailhead will take you and your companions deeper into the wilderness, but honestly, staying put in camp would be just as pleasant! These sites are scattered along the Uinta River, which offers awesome trout fishing. Since this area is so remo Read more...

Picture this: shady aspen trees bordering a meadow speckled with wild flowers. Did that just give you the chills? South Iron Springs Group Campground is the perfect spot for a yoga retreat with all your best friends. If you wanna get a little wild come night time, these beautiful lands won't judge ya. Located five miles off US Highway 191, ATV tra Read more...

Are you looking for yurt? A lookout? A cabin? Why choose between them? The Carter Military Trail Yurt Lookout/Cabin hosts the best of all worlds. Situated near the historic trail of its namesake, this is a spot that snowmobilers like to use as a warming station during the winter months. You're welcome to take advantage of the stove and supplied pa Read more...

If you're coming to Colton Guard Station Lookout/Cabin in the summer time, expect some cushy amenities like a fridge and running shower. Winter time? Not so much. Put your survival skills to the test during the snowy season while you grill that grub outside like the badass that you are. Numerous hiking trails, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling Read more...

It's a yurt! It's a lookout! It's a cabin! Grizzly Ridge Yurt Lookout/Cabin may have a bit of an identity crisis, but don't let that stop you from enjoying its awesome primitive lodging. Cook up your favorite can of beans on the heavy-duty propane camp stove, then stock the fireplace with some wood for warmth. Once you take advantage of the cross- Read more...

We hope you're a fan of altitude, because Limber Flag Yurt Lookout/Cabin is situated approximately 9,000 ft high in the scenic Ashley National Forest. BYOS (Bring Your Own Supplies) including extra propane bottles and mantles—though a small amount should be supplied for you upon arrival. While hiking and biking play the stars during the summer mon Read more...

Paradise Guard Station Lookout/Cabin is like a superhero with a double identity. In summertime, this Superman Cabin will rescue your city-dwelling sensibilities with functioning water and plumbing. In wintertime, it transforms into your run of the mill Clark Kent. A bit milk toast without a flushing toilet, but hey, even Superman can't be flying t Read more...

Trout Creek Guard Station Lookout/Cabin's shower doesn't function during the winter time, but would you really want to take a freezing cold shower in the dead of winter? We didn't think so. Get comfy with your signature odor as you take advantage of the snowmobiling right outside your door during the snowy season. When it warms up, hiking, biking, Read more...

Park your gear on the shores of Long Park Reservoir and get your zen on. Clear, deep water makes this a prime spot, not only for relaxation, but also for fishing. Since the reservoir gets partially drained each year, aim for a spring trip if you’re planning on boating! At that time of the year, just imagine how refreshing a nice swim will be after Read more...

Like the beach? Duh. Like Camping? Of course! So how about combining the two into one mighty fine camping trip! Stateline Cove Campground offers sandy beach camping right on the banks of Flaming Gorge reservoir. Located in the high desert of Utah, near the border of Wyoming, this first-come, first-served campsite is the perfect place to take a dip Read more...

Near enough to access the excellent boating and water activities of the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area, yet far enough away to escape the crowds, the first-come first-served dispersed camping in the Grizzly Ridge Meadow Camping Area offers the best of both worlds. With plenty of forest hiking, biking, and more to explore, you’ll be glad you chose t Read more...

One of the many dispersed campgrounds in the Ashley National Forest, Kane Hollow Camping Area provides a laid-back spot of land for you and your friends to, well, lay back after a full day of play. Check out the nearby Flaming Gorge Recreation Area for some brilliant red cliffs and boating fun or lose yourself in the forest on the myriad of biking Read more...

Massey Meadow Camping Area is a prime, no-fuss place to unroll your sleeping bag in the Ashley National Forest. With plenty of water-based fun to be had in the nearby Flaming Gorge Reservoir and enough trails to keep you satiated for a few years, this stellar campground will have you ready to gaze up at the stars and drift off into a peaceful nigh Read more...

The North Fork Camping Area offers dispersed camping amongst a plethora of water- and land-based activities. Perched up high in the Ashley National Forest at 9,200 feet, you can easily lose yourself on one of the area’s many trails. When you work up enough of a sweat, head over to the nearby Flaming Gorge Recreation Area to cool off in the reservo Read more...

Ever dream of throwing a camping party in the woods? Well, this is the place for you. The North Iron Springs Camping Area has two group areas that can accommodate up to 100 campers each. You better start making some new outdoorsy friends! It can also handle RVs up to 25 feet if some of your crew doesn’t like to rough it. Sounds like a good time wa Read more...

Range Study Area Camping Area might sound redundant, but with a huge selection of activities at your disposal from this campground, you’re pretty much guaranteed to never get bored. The aptly named campground offers a perfect location for investigating the natural wonders of the Ashley National Forest and nearby Flaming Gorge Recreation Area. Hike Read more...

Feel like getting wild? South Fork Camping area is the perfect place to chill for a night or more before heading out into the High Uintas Wilderness. The trail from the campsite leads you directly out to the backcountry. If you feel like just kickin' it at camp, you can enjoy relative solitude with only a small number of primitive, first-come, fir Read more...

The Windy Park Camping Area in the Ashley National Forest offers all the bare necessities you need for an authentic escape. This dispersed campground is wonderfully located for exploring the glory of the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area. Go boating, go hiking, do both! Whether you’re a land-dweller or a fearless seafarer, there are plenty of activiti Read more...

Set in a rolling pasture surrounded with aspen and pine trees, and positively littered with wildflowers, the Summit Springs Guard Station is a beautifully set bunkhouse that guests can rent to enjoy a rustic experience similar to that of Ashley Natinal Forest’s first rangers. Built in 1931 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, the complex s Read more...

The Uinta River Group Campground is the place to be when it comes to enjoying the area’s fishing and trail opportunites. Located about 25 miles from Roosevelt, the campground lies in an open meadow beneath towering Ponderosa pines. Just up the road is the Uinta River Trailhead, providing you access to the Chain Lakes region of the High Uinta Wilde Read more...

Waterfront camping, check! The secluded group site at Dutch John Draw Campground offers scenic views of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and easy access to boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming. There is a small boat dock on site and the nearest boat ramp is less than 2 miles away at Mustang Ridge. The site can accommodate up to 50 people, so br Read more...

With two group sites that can accommodate up to 75 people and one up to 60, it’s no wonder that Arch Dam Campground is a popular spot for family reunions and church outings. Located less than a mile away from the Flaming Gorge Dam and Green River Spillway, a great many activities are right at your group’s fingertips. Consider the ideal location an Read more...

You’ve got a few campground options within Yellowstone Canyon, and Riverview is the place to go for anglers, who will love fishing in the Yellowstone River. Rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout are all commonly caught out here, so if you’ve got a craving for some trout, come on out! Even if you couldn’t care less about fishin’, your camp crew will Read more...

Bridge Campground is composed of a handful of campsites along the Yellowstone River. Travel through time by gazing up at the immense height of the mountain walls, as General W. H. Ashley, for whom the forest is named, did back in 1825. His boats were built of buffalo hides and local timber, but we’re sure you’ll find a more modern way to make good Read more...

Located on the south slope of the Uinta Range, Yellowstone Group Campground is the perfect reunion spot for you and all your old buddies from back home. A nearby 50-mile-long ATV trail means you can tear up the mud and get a little crazy, too. Before you commit yourself to campground food, consider stopping by the nearby town of Salina, where rumo Read more...

Dripping Springs Campground. Doesn’t it just sound like exactly where you’d rather be right now? Almost every site in the campground has a killer view of the red cliffs of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. With its close proximity to the Green River and Little Hole—both of which have epic rafting and fishing—and easy access to awesome hiking trails, li Read more...

Channel your inner explorer and navigate the same currents that John Wesley Powell and William Ashley once did by pitching a tent at one of the Green River Float-In Campsites. Most of the sites are only accessible by boat. With summertime wildflowers aplenty and some nice natural shading from the local juniper, cottonwood, and ponderosa pine trees Read more...

Grab your parasol because Upper Stillwater Campground skimps a bit on the shade. At an elevation of 8,000 feet, we have a feeling you'll be getting your healthy share of Vitamin D here. Fish for rainbow and brook trout at Rock Creek Reservoir, where hike-in access gives it a very nice secluded feel. Read more...

Attention, anglers! This remote ramp is ideal for those seeking a totally top-notch fishing experience. The booming burbot population means this is one hot spot, even in the chill of winter. Because this site is intended for launch and retrieval, you should take advantage of your campsite’s amenities before you come. Once you do, the serene views Read more...

If you listen closely, you’ll hear Moon Lake singing a sweet, soft song. They say magic happens here at the Moon Lake Group Campground, located on the south slope of the Uinta Range, next to the scenic and sought-out Moon Lake. Campers visit the lake for its canoeing and abundant fishing opportunities; anglers fish for rainbow and cutthroat trout, Read more...

“Out of this World, but Still in Utah” is how the locals describe the dreamy destination that is Moon Lake Campground. Helping to make memories that you will cherish long after your stay, the atmosphere of Moon Lake has been described as magical, awe-inspiring, and bottomless. Lake and stream fishing, treasured relaxation, enlivening beauty, and a Read more...

A dispersed camping area that lets you get right up in nature’s face, Buckboard South Campground is located on the Green River, in a convenient spot for swimming and fishing. If you like your outdoor fun cool, wet, and without boundaries, try this laid-back portion of Ashley National Forest for your next recreation destination. Read more...

If you like a little peace and quiet after a day full of outdoor activities, then Cedar Springs Campground is the place for you. Shade is limited, but lush vegetation allows for lots of privacy between sites and many of them have gorgeous views of the reservoir and red cliffs below, setting quite the romantic ambiance (insert winky face). This sma Read more...

With mountain biking, hiking, and fishing in Rock Creek only a short distance away, Miners Gulch Group Campground is a popular spot. Grill your prize catch at one of the fire pits, then grab a pair of binoculars to check out the local wildlife. With the forested Rock Creek Canyon and its shady trees and wildflowers surrounding the area, this place Read more...

Yellowpine Campground sees heavy usage in the summer, and some of its plushy features probably don't hurt that cause. Take a stroll to the water on Rock Creek Trail, which is conveniently paved for smooth sailing whether on bike or foot. Cast a line to grill up some scrumptious rainbow trout later on in the evening, or take your horse for a beauti Read more...

Enjoy the seclusion of dispersed camping in the Rock Spring Camping Area. Ideally situated for exploring the magic of the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area, you’ll find no shortage of both land- and water-based activities to occupy your time. Take solace from the sun in the shade of the forest, but remember, if you rock those Bono shades hard enough y Read more...

Take a shady hike around the aspen-lined paths at the gorgeous Rock Creek Group Campground, then rev up for some serious adventure and exploration. Situated in the beautiful Rock Creek Canyon, this site may very well see vigorous mountain biking and plentiful fishing at Rock Creek filling your days, easy. It blossoms with charming wildflowers as Read more...