Dutch John Draw Campground
DUTCH JOHN DRAW CAMPGROUND
Part of Ashley National Forest
Overview
Dutch John Draw Campground is located within a quiet cove on Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Campers enjoy easy access to boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming.Facilities
This campground is a group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided.A large picnic shelter with excellent views of the reservoir is located on-site, with picnic tables and a grill. This site is accessed via a well-maintained gravel road; parking spurs within the site are also gravel.
Natural Features
This secluded group site is settled in a quiet cove on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Pinyon pines dot the landscape but offer little shade. The entire site offers scenic views of the water.Recreation
A small boat dock is located on-site and is designated specifically for those camping at Dutch John Draw. A short trail leads to it from the campground, providing easy access to boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming on the reservoir.A boat ramp is available less than 2 miles away at Mustang Ridge.
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.
Important Notices
CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.
- No water is available; campers must bring their own supply
- Gate to the site is locked. Deer Run or Cedar Springs host will provide access. Please check-in with hosts.
- A fee of $1/person will be collected on-site for each person over the campsite maximum
- No hookups available.
- Dump stations are located at Antelope Flat, Der Run, Firefighters, and Lodgepole. A fee is charged.
- Showers are located at Deer Run and Mustang Ridge for campers with proof of camping registration.
- 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.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
Extra Vehicle will be charged $9 per vehicle per day
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
The campground is located 2 miles north of Flaming Gorge Dam on U.S. Highway 191. Turn west onto Forest Road 695 and travel a mile to the site.
Contact Information
Phone: 435-889-3000
PO BOX 279MANILA, UT 84046
