Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, UT)

Ashley National Forest

Antelope Flat Campground lies on the shores of the beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet, on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Visitors love Antelope Flat for its easy access to boating, water skiing and fishing.

The campground contains four group sites, each with a picnic shelter, tables, campfire ring, grills and tent pads. Several family sites are available as well, each with a cabana, picnic table and campfire ring; some sites have grills.

Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided. A boat ramp is located on-site. The campground is accessed via a well-maintained gravel road.

Need to Know

• 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.

• CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.  

• This area is known for high winds and sudden thunderstorms.

• Campers using group sites must walk and carry gear about 200 feet from the parking area. Paths from the parking area to the group sites does not support accessibility standards; some visitors may require assistance.

• A fee of $1/person will be collected on-site for each person over the campsite maximum.

• This campground has first come, first served sites. Availability is only known at your arrival. They may be occupied.

• 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 for more info 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

Nearly every site within the campground offers scenic reservoir and mountain views. Russian olive trees and cottonwoods dot the rolling, sagebrush-covered landscape. Shade is limited, and temperatures range from warm days to cool nights.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, 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.

Recreation

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.

Contact Information

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PO BOX 279 MANILA UT 84046

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 435-889-3000

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north for 54 miles to Dutch John. Continue north for 8 miles, then turn west onto Forest Road 145 and travel 4 miles to the campground.

From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for 9 miles to Dutch John. Continue north for 8 miles, then turn west onto Forest Road 145 and travel 4 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 about 52 miles, then turn west onto Forest Road 145 and travel 4 miles to the campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 34, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 36, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 44, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 28, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 32, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 2, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 9, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 7, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 43, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G3, Loop GRP3, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 37, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 35, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 6, Loop Family, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 27, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop Family, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 4, Loop Family, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 40, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 29, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 8, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 1, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G4, Loop GRP4, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 41, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 3, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 38, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 42, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 46, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 33, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 45, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 39, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G1, Loop GRP1, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop Family, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G2, Loop GRP2, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 5, Loop Family, Type Tent Only Nonelectric

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