Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge

LODGEPOLE AT FLAMING GORGE

Part of Ashley National Forest

Overview

Lodgepole Campground is settled near beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir just 26 miles north of Vernal, UTAH, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to the reservoir, only 10 miles away.

Facilities

The campground contains several family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Water and R.V. dump available.

Natural Features

A scenic aspen forest dotted with pines covers the campground, offering pleasant shade and pretty fall color. Summer wildflowers are abundant in this shady, secluded campground.

Recreation

Many campers make the short trip to beautiful Flaming Gorge Recreation Area 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.

Cedar Springs Marina is less than 10 miles from the campground.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge Dam offers beautiful views, 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

  • This is Lodgepole Campground on the Ashley National Forest near Flaming Gorge, Utah and Rock Springs, Wyoming; this is not Lodgepole Campground located in the Uinta National Forest in near Provo, Orem and Heber, Utah.
  • CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.

  • This campground has first come, first served sites. There is no guarantee a site of this type will be available.

  • Dump stations are located at Antelope Flat, Deer Run, and Firefighters campgrounds. 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

  • Firewood is available for sale at 10$ a bundle.

Available Activities

  • Swimming Site - Swimming Site
  • Water Sports - Water Sports
  • Hunting - Hunting
  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Camping - Camping
  • Boating - Boating
  • Birding - Birding
  • Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
  • Water Access - Water Access
  • Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
  • Photography - Photography
  • Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

From Vernal, Utah, travel north on U.S. Highway 191 for 26 miles. <br /><br /> From Manila, Utah, travel south on Utah Highway 44 for 28 miles to U.S. Highway 191 and travel 9 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 83 miles, passing through Dutch John.

Contact Information

Phone: 435-889-3000

ASHLEY
UT

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