Mustang Ridge Campground
MUSTANG RIDGE CAMPGROUND
Part of Ashley National Forest
Overview
Mustang Ridge Campground is located on a high desert bluff above beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,300 feet. The reservoir can be accessed within a half-mile of the campground. Recreational activities abound, including boating, water skiing and fishing.Facilities
This large campground offers several family campsites, two of which are accessible, and one group site that can accommodate up to 40 people. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings.Flush and vault toilets, drinking water and showers are provided. An amphitheater with bleacher seating and a screen support is located on the outer loop. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Natural Features
The campground is situated among a dense pinyon pine and juniper forest dotted with sagebrush. The vegetation provides privacy between campsites but only partial shade. The outer loop campsites are on the edge of the ridge and offer expansive views of the reservoir.Recreation
A boat ramp is adjacent to the campground, offering great access to boating, water skiing and fishing on the reservoir. Sunny Cove Day Use Area is within a half-mile, offering a quieter place for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and rock climbing.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.
- 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.
This campground has first come, first served sites. There is no guarantee a site of this type will be available.
- Drinking water is available from mid to late May through mid to late 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.
- 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.
- Click here for more info about the Ashley National Forest
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From Vernal, take U.S. 191 north for 51 miles. Three miles north of Dutch John on U.S. 191, turn west onto Forest Road 184 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground. <br /><br /> From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 13 miles, passing through Dutch John. Three miles north of Dutch John on U.S. 191, turn west onto Forest Road 184 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground. <br /><br /> 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 59 miles toward Dutch John. Three miles north of Dutch John on U.S. 191, turn west onto Forest Road 184 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 435-889-3000
PO BOX 279MANILA, UT 84046
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 44, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 60, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 58, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 59, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 63, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 68, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 54, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 62, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 66, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 53, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 67, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 55, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP1, Loop GRP1, Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop UPSG, Type Standard Nonelectric
