Greens Lake
Ashley National Forest
Greens Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing and fishing on the lake and exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail.
The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 40 people. Several single family sites are available as well, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites have lake views and access. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Need to Know
CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.
- The single site fee covers the cost of 1 vehicle. Each single site's maximum capacity is 2 vehicles. There will be an extra vehicle fee for the second vehicle collected on site. 2 vehicles = 1 sleeping unit (trailer, pop-up, pickup camper, RV, etc) + 1 passenger vehicle or 2 passenger vehicles. There is not room for 2 sleeping units.
- No electric, water or sewer hookups are available
This campground has first come, first served sites. There is no guarantee this type of site will be available.
- Drinking water is only available mid-late May through mid-September. No hookups available.
- Dump stations are located at Antelope Flat, Deer Run, Firefighters, and Lodgepole. A fee is charged.
- Showers are located at Deer Run and Mustang Ridge for campers with proof of camping registration.
- Click here to learn more about the Ashley National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
The campground lies on the shore of Greens Lake, about 1 mile from beautiful cliffs overlooking Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Lodgepole and ponderosa pines and aspens dot the campground, providing partial 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.
Recreation
Greens Lake is a small lake for non-motorized watercraft only. It offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Red Canyon Lodge sits directly across the lake. 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.
Contact Information
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RED CANYON COMPLEX DUTCH JOHN UT 84023
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-784-3445
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Located on Forest Road 095/Red Canyon Road off Highway 44, approximately 40 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
Available Campsites
- Site 018, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GROUP, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop GREENS LAKE , Type Standard Nonelectric
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