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Shelly
November 2025
23 ft travel trailer
With pets
Surrounded by trees and crunchy fall leaves! We booked last minute and Kayla was very responsive and accommodating. We had water and power and all the quiet and peace we needed. Kayla is quick to respond to messages and happy to help! We will stay again!
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Molli
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Absolutely Amazing and completely alone with starvation at
In the distance.
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October 2025
26 ft travel trailer
Group trip
We very much enjoyed our stay here. It was very easy to park the trailer and very very minimal we had to do to level the trailer. Access to water and electricity was awesome. And a very short walk to the river to go fishing. Will definitely stay here again. Kayla and here husband were amazing hosts.
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Derek
September 2025
17 ft travel trailer
We loved staying here! It was nice and secluded. Didn’t have any interactions with anybody else. Beautiful views, sunsets, and starry skies. Loved all of the special touches that have been added…the firepit location, the swings and gazebo, the lights that came on at night. Highly recommend!
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Paige
August 2025
Tent
This was such a cute place to camp at! The bathroom was super clean and the mirror was nice to have in the morning. Sunset and sunrise views were incredible, and it was fun to explore the area a bit. I would definitely stay here again.
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Tere
July 2025
23 ft fifth wheel
Group trip
We had an amazing time camping at Raspberry Ranch! My fiancé, our friends, and I spent the weekend enjoying the incredible views.
On Saturday, we visited Moon Lake, which was less than a 10-minute drive away. The water felt great, and the short distance allowed us to have more time to play in the sun!
The host was incredibly kind and provided water and electricity for our trailer. We absolutely plan on going back, and we all highly recommend this place!
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Alysia
July 2025
20 ft campervan
I had an amazing time. Peace and calm, exactly what I needed.
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thomas
July 2025
25 ft travel trailer
The property was very nice. Backed straight up to the river with incredible views. Easy in and out. Very close to dinosaur national monument as well.
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Scott
July 2025
25 ft travel trailer
I really enjoyed my time at wild wolf. It was a nice flat area to bring my small camper. There is a small fire ring fir when there isn't fire restrictions. There is a couple hammock type swing chairs that are really nice to relax in with a great view.
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Rob
July 2025
Tent
Description and photos are spot on. I enjoyed my experience. Thanks!
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Scott
June 2025
Tent
Beautiful out of the way spot on the desert with a neat outhouse to mark the spot. Quiet and relaxing.
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Robert
June 2025
40 ft travel trailer
Nice spot in Jensen and close to dinosaur National Monument. The site was nice and being so close to the river was great. The water was chilly but refreshing. My dog loved swimming. The river sand was super soft. All in all, we had an excellent time and would love to come back. Kayla is super helpful and responsive. There was power and water at the cottonwood site, power was 120 volt extension cord.
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Heather
June 2025
20 ft campervan
Kayla communicated well when we had to come late. Signs guide you to your spot. Great location by the river! Will definitely try to stay here if we’re ever in the area again!
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Erin
June 2025
Tent
With kids
Site was flat with a quick path down to the river views! Sunset did not disappoint. Thank you Kayla!
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Gaia
June 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
With pets
It was lovely to be right next to the river and Kayla and Wyatt and their daughter Hayzlee were excellent hosts. The first day there was quite a bit of beach in front of our camper and our daughters loved playing in it. Then the water came up and there wasn’t as much left by the end, but that’s the nature of being on a river!
The Riverside campsite is pretty tricky to get into with a trailer… Just a heads up depending on the size rig you have and your navigating in tight spaces skills!
Kayla and Hayzlee and watched our dog for us two different days so we could go into the monument unencumbered.
Thanks so much!
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Daniel
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing spot! Beautiful, quiet, and peaceful. The beaches and sand bars were very fun to explore in kayaks, which Rebecca rents out for a reasonable price. We came in late May, and the river water level was fine, a good challenge for upstream travel but navigable. Rebecca was good with providing answers to my questions but had some communication challenges because it's a bit off the grid, so you'd likely want questions answered up front. It's a dream spot if you appreciate unconventional camping on the gorgeous Green River.
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Jonny
May 2025
29 ft Class B
With pets
The wilderness, the river and lake, the mountains, the wildlife and the people here are next level. You owe it to yourself to camp here. You won’t regret it.
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Barbara
May 2025
16 ft car
Very easy to find nice private backyard that backs up to the green river. Heard birds singing all night long by the river and then got to photograph a beautiful California quail on my way out this morning. Kayla was very responsive and tried to anticipate everything I might need.
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Jamie
May 2025
40 ft travel trailer
With pets
Peaceful camping spot! It was closer to the house than I thought, but the positioning of the spot made it completely private with our trailer and truck. Never noticed any noise from the home. The beach access was amazingly beautiful. Water was slow running so it would be great to paddle out onto. Bugs were not an issue like we expected. Kayla's communications were helpful and polite. Will stay here again on future trips to Dino!
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chuck
May 2025
36 ft Class C
Great spot to park our motorhome. Very private and secluded. The river was a 30 second walk to the sandy shore.
Easy to find the place. Kayla was a great host. I would stay here again.
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Overview
About
Traverse steep canyons and mountain peaks among the wilderness located in northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming. Elevations range from 6,000 feet to over 13,500 feet high. You could spend a month here and not see everything.
Start with Kings Peak, the highest point in Utah. Aptly named Gunsight Pass affronts the peak with its narrow gap between two mountains. A long, gentle hike on the south side Kings Peak leads to the top. The view is well worth it, plus you get to say you reached one state's high point.
Head to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area next. Red sandstone cliffs overlook a reservoir near the Green River, hence the name.
Put in your boat to navigate the reservoir's many scenic inlets. Drive to a trailhead before hiking to the top of one of these cliffs. Wintertime is great for cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Campgrounds abound in this national forest. Flaming Gorge itself has more than 700 individual campsites.
Nearby attractions
Immerse yourself in the rich history and rugged beauty of the Colorado Plateau by camping near John Wesley Powell National Conservation Area. This camping adventure promises a journey through time, with fossil sites, geological wonders, and beautiful desert landscapes.
88%
13 ratings · 7 reviews
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· June 2025
20 ft Class B ·
Firefighters Campground
Good views, plenty of deer. Sites are spread out. Clean bathrooms
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P T.
2 reviews
May 2023
Beautiful campground! My husband comes here to hunt every year during deer season. He asked me to marry him on the dock. Very special place for our family!
Ashley J.
2 years on Hipcamp
April 2022
Additional note: when it was opened in 2021, there was no charge for using the CG. I hope that will again be the case in 2022. It is VERY shady—if you camp here, don’t plan on having much sunlight for any solar gear.
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M Guy D.
3 years on Hipcamp
April 2022
This campground has been gated (locked) for several years. A sign states that it needs extensive rehabilitation and there is not budget for that. It was opened for the summer of 2021 while the nearby Lodgepole campground was closed. As of fall 2021, it was again locked. Don’t plan on using it without contacting the Vernal ranger district first to make sure that it is opened. If I observe that it is open this summer (2022) I will post that here. (I live in nearby Manila, UT.)
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M Guy D.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2018
Be there early if you want a good spot by the lake.
Gabriel R.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2017
This is a boat in only campground!
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Bonita V.
8 years on Hipcamp
June 2017
I loved this campground. It was well kept. We were able to pick a spot with a view. It was such a short distance to the gorge too. At the dock near the campsite you can rent different things like kayaks and go explore the gorge. It was GORGEous :)
Janel R.
8 years on Hipcamp