Iron Springs Group Ashley

IRON SPRINGS GROUP ASHLEY

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

Iron Springs lies at the edge of a grassy meadow bordered by shady pines and aspens. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the meadow. Many small lakes and streams can be found in the vicinity.

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.

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 the your reserved site. The central area with picnic tables and fire rings is a shared space.
The reserved camping site includes the dispersed area on either side of the central area, within the fenced Campground perimeter.
This location has been winterized for the season, there is NO WATER available here until May 2026. Please plan accordingly.

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

Ashley National Forest
UT

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