Lodgepole at Flaming Gorge

FS USDA Forest Service · UT · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 8,000 ft
Max RV Length 63 ft

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Access Paved Access
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites36
Sites Accepting RVs22
Overnight Sites36
Max RV Length63 ft
Pull-Through Sites5
Back-In Sites17
SurfacePaved

Location

40.8136667, -109.4655 · ASHLEY , UT

Description

Overview

Lodgepole Campground is settled near beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir just 26 miles north of Vernal, UTAH, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to the reservoir, only 10 miles away.

Recreation

Many campers make the short trip to beautiful Flaming Gorge Recreation Area 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.

Cedar Springs Marina is less than 10 miles from the campground.

Facilities

The campground contains several family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Water and R.V. dump available.

Natural Features

A scenic aspen forest dotted with pines covers the campground, offering pleasant shade and pretty fall color. Summer wildflowers are abundant in this shady, secluded campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge Dam offers beautiful views, 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.

Directions

From Vernal, Utah, travel north on U.S. Highway 191 for 26 miles.

From Manila, Utah, travel south on Utah Highway 44 for 28 miles to U.S. Highway 191 and travel 9 miles to the campground.

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 83 miles, passing through Dutch John.

Activities

BIRDING BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING PHOTOGRAPHY PICNICKING SCENIC DRIVE SWIMMING SITE WATER ACCESS WATER SPORTS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone435-889-3000
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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