Overview

Iron Springs Group Campground is located approximately 5 miles off U.S. Highway 191, along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Campers enjoy exploring local off-road trails. The Iron Springs Campground Group Sites include both the fenced-in area with picnic tables, and the areas immediately adjacent to site 1 and 2 with a quarter mile for overflow parking. 

*Please check the NEED-TO-KNOW section to see if drinking water is available at this location*

Facilities

The campground consists of two group sites that can accommodate up to 50 people each. Vault toilets are provided. Please check the "need to know" section to see if water is available. Picnic tables and campfire circles are located at each site. Large gravel parking areas are adjacent.

Natural Features

Recreation

Red Cloud Loop offers scenic driving on a maintained dirt road, providing miles of trails for ATVs, hikers and mountain bikers. The loop leads to numerous reservoirs and lakes, overlooks, historic sites and through forests and meadows. East Park and Oaks Park Reservoirs are less than 10 miles away. Both are stocked with catchable rainbow trout. A boat ramp is available at East Park; Oaks Park does not have a boat ramp. Brush Creek Caves are nearby, a popular destination for caving and geocaching.

Don't forget to take a drive and visit the amazing Flaming Gorge Reservoir! There are lots of hikes and trail near the reservoir, horseback rides, guided fishing trips, ample birding and wildlife viewing opportunities, and a few local restaurants.

Nearby Attractions

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.


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

The Ashley-Karst National Geologic Recreation Area offers dramatic canyons, densely forested backcountry areas, and vast networks of caves.

Important Notices

• Camping areas are posted as Site 1 and Site 2, please camp in your reserved site. Site 1 is on the west side of the fenced in table area, and site 2 is on the east side of the fenced in area. There is a restroom for each site. The central area with picnic tables and fire rings is a shared space for both parties. 

• The reserved camping site includes the dispersed area on either side of the fenced in area (containing the picnic tables, benches, fire rings, and water pump).

• This location has been winterized for the season, there is NO WATER available here until May 2026. Please plan accordingly. Water is typically available at this site from mid-May until mid/late September.

Available Activities

• Hiking - Hiking
• Camping - Camping
• Biking - Biking
• Birding - Birding
• Photography - Photography
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing
• Auto Touring - Auto Touring
• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Hunting - Hunting
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Off Highway Vehicle Trails - Off Highway Vehicle Trails

Directions

From Vernal, Utah: Travel north on U.S. Highway 191 for 20 miles. Turn northwest onto Forest Road 018/Red Cloud Loop and travel approximately 5 miles to the campground.

Contact Information

Phone: 435-789-1181

Rental Options

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