Overview

Located just North of mile marker 383 on Highway 191!

Coordinates:

Latitude: 40.808744 Longitude: -109.468547

Red Springs C.G. is located conveniently off Highway 191 between Vernal and Flaming Gorge within the Ashley National Forest. This campground provides a scenic jumping off point to the wide variety of recreation opportunities on the Forest inlcuding hiking, fishing, and OHV riding.  

This group site includes water access (various spigots throughout the camp - water will be turned on in the site late July), approximately 8 location to park camper trailers depending on trailer size, many spots for tents to be set up, various concrete picnic tables, new metal firepit rings, and a newly installed double vault toilet. 

Facilities

Double Vault Toilet, Fire Rings, Concrete Tables, Tested (drinkable) Water from Spigots, Road Base Loop Throughout Campground. 

Natural Features

An impressive variety of nearby natural attractions include the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge and Ashley Karst National Recreation Areas, Cave Systems, East Park Reservoir, and hundreds of miles of trails.  

Not only can you spend your days and nights in this wonderful, shady, and relaxing campground, but you can also get out and enjoy other features the Ashley National Forest has to offer. There are many hiking, skiing, ATV, and horse trails nearby. Or, head over to Flaming Gorge and enjoy fishing for various sportfish, panfish, or the ever desired giant lake trout! Sheep Creek Geological Loop, Spirit Lake, Ute Fire Tower Lookout, Red Canyon Lodge, and other sought-after stops are within an hour drive of this campground. 

Recreation

An impressive variety of nearby natural attractions include the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge and Ashley Karst National Recreation Areas, Cave Systems, East Park Reservoir, and hundreds of miles of trails.  

Not only can you spend your days and nights in this wonderful, shady, and relaxing campground, but you can also get out and enjoy other features the Ashley National Forest has to offer. There are many hiking, skiing, ATV, and horse trails nearby. Or, head over to Flaming Gorge and enjoy fishing for various sportfish, panfish, or the ever desired giant lake trout! Sheep Creek Geological Loop, Spirit Lake, Ute Fire Tower Lookout, Red Canyon Lodge, and other sought-after stops are within an hour drive of this campground. 

Nearby Attractions

An impressive variety of nearby natural attractions include the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge and Ashley Karst National Recreation Areas, Cave Systems, East Park Reservoir, and hundreds of miles of trails.  

Not only can you spend your days and nights in this wonderful, shady, and relaxing campground, but you can also get out and enjoy other features the Ashley National Forest has to offer. There are many hiking, skiing, ATV, and horse trails nearby. Or, head over to Flaming Gorge and enjoy fishing for various sportfish, panfish, or the ever desired giant lake trout! Sheep Creek Geological Loop, Spirit Lake, Ute Fire Tower Lookout, Red Canyon Lodge, and other sought-after stops are within an hour drive of this campground. 

Important Notices

• Contact the Ashley N.F. Front Desk at 435-789-1181 to confirm your gate code. 

• The entire campground is reserved for your group. 

• Red Springs Group Campground HAS BEEN WINTERIZED for the season, there will be NO AVAILABLE WATER until June 1, 2026. Please plan accordingly.

Available Activities

• Archery - Archery
• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Birding - Birding
• Biking - Biking
• Boating - Boating
• Camping - Camping
• Caving - Caving
• Climbing - Climbing
• Cultural Activities - Cultural Activities
• Hiking - Hiking
• Hunting - Hunting
• Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Off Highway Vehicle Trails - Off Highway Vehicle Trails
• Off Road Vehicle Trails - Off Road Vehicle Trails
• Photography - Photography
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Rafting - Rafting
• Ranger Station - Ranger Station
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing
• Swimming - Swimming
• Water Sports - Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing

Directions

<p>Take Highway 191, heading north from Vernal. Once you pass Cart creek meadow (west side of the road), you will soon see mile marker 383 (still HWY 191). 1/10th of a mile past the mile marker 383 post, you will see the entrance to the Red Springs campground on the west side of the road (towards the ridge). As you enter, there is a loop through the campground. You can drive either direction on the loop, whatever works best for you and your trailer/setup!</p>

Contact Information

Phone: (435) 789-1181

Rental Options

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