Skull Creek
SKULL CREEK
Part of Ashley National Forest
Overview
Skull Creek Campground is located about 35 miles north of Vernal, Utah near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking on local trails and boating, fishing and swimming on the reservoir.Facilities
The campground contains 17 single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. There is no drinking water available.Natural Features
Skull Creek lies in a hillside forested with ponderosa pines and aspens near Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The campground is partially shaded. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape.Recreation
Red Canyon and Greens Lake are nearby. Canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout are popular activities at Greens Lake. The Red Canyon Rim Trail is a great place for hiking, biking and wildlife watching. The Red Canyon Visitor Center offers interpretive displays and area information.Red Canyon Lodge is situated on the shore of Greens Lake. Canoe and bike rentals, horseback riding, a restaurant and gift shop are available.
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.
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.
- Water is NOT available on site. Please bring your own water. The nearest water sources are at Greendale and Lodgepole Campgrounds.
- Firewood available at Greens Lake Campground. 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.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
- 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.
- Click here to learn more about the Ashley National Forest
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Canoeing
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
Located off Highway 44, just west of the junction of Highways 44 and 191 in the Flaming Gorge area, about 35 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
Contact Information
Phone: 435-784-3445
RED CANYON COMPLEXDUTCH JOHN, UT 84023
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 013, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop SKULL CREEK , Type Standard Nonelectric
