BLM · Browns Park Recreation Area · Vernal, UT

Bridge Hollow Campground

You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. There is also an Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check. Whether your ideal trip is floating a raft to a remote campsite along the Green River or camping at a developed site, you'll find it in the high desert valley of Browns Park. Bridge Hollow campground is nestled along the Green River across from the day-use area of the historic John Jarvie Ranch.

Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.

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Bridge Hollow CampgroundGreen RiverThe Historic John Jarvie RanchBridge Hollow Campground
Photos courtesy of Bob Wick/BLM · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups10
Group sites1
No reservations, so arrive before checkout on a weekday, usually 11 a.m. to noon, and take what is open. In season, weekends fill by Thursday. The first-come playbook

Site guide

11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeFits, ftSurfaceWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
Site 1Standard50Gravel8 / 3YesStandard
Site 2Standard36GravelNo / –8 / 3YesStandard
Site 3Standard39GravelNo / –8 / 3YesStandard
Site 4Group38No / –30 / 3YesStandard
Site 5Standard38Gravel8 / 3YesStandard
Site 6Standard56Gravel8 / 3YesStandard
Site 7Standard36Gravel8 / 3YesStandard
Site 8Standard46Gravel8 / 3YesStandard
Site 9Standard72Gravel8 / 3YesStandard
Site 10Standard40Gravel8 / 3YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesIndividual Site $10.00. Group Site $35.00

9 individual sites and 1 group site are available. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets are available within the campground community. Vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Bridge Hollow Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.60 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.54 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.54 inches of precipitationApril: 1.00 inches of precipitationMay: 1.65 inches of precipitationJune: 0.85 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.72 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.13 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.14 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.31 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.57 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.46 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.3°F averageFebruary: 31.0°F averageMarch: 39.7°F averageApril: 46.6°F averageMay: 55.4°F averageJune: 65.0°F averageJuly: 72.1°F averageAugust: 69.2°F averageSeptember: 60.6°F averageOctober: 48.5°F averageNovember: 35.9°F averageDecember: 26.3°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Jarvie Rch, less than a mile from the campground at 5,454 feet, station USC00424321 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 11 inches a year.

Getting there

Address: Browns Park Rd, Dutch John, UT 84023. From Vernal, UT (via Clay Basin). North 55 miles on Highway 191 (just over Wyoming border). East 22 miles on gravel/paved road, including 2 miles at a 17% grade. Follow Jarvie Ranch/Browns Park signs. From Vernal, UT (via Crouse Canyon). Not recommended for RV travel. Extremely narrow road.

Nearest townVernal, Utah
Coordinates40.8988° N, 109.1695° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Tours — Call to schedule a guided tour of the Jarvie property.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    D1 Pondo Rx

    20 mi from the campground · 532 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗14.3 mi
Outdoor gearRedneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗35.7 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗49.7 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Worth a stop

John Jarvie Historic Ranch Experience the 1880s when the west was wild and this historic site was settled by Scotsman John Jarvie. Amenities include flushing toilets, picnic tables, and interpreted historic buildings and artifacts. Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Green River in northwest Colorado. Situated between the Cold Springs and Diamond Mountains, this remote river valley has long been an oasis to both wildlife and humans seeking shelter from the surrounding harsh, semi-arid environment. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area The Flaming Gorge NRA is located in the northeast corner of Utah and the southwest corner of Wyoming. It is South of I-80, between Green River and Rock Springs, Wyoming and extends into the Uintah Mountains towards Vernal, Utah. The area is a mixture of climate, topography, and recreation opportunities well suited to a variety of summer and winter interests.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge begins about 10.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Recreation

River Activities — The Green River can fluctuate daily from 830 to 4500 cubic feet per second or higher, depending on the time of year. Life jackets are required on the river. Permits are required for commercial float boating only. No permits are required for personal use from the Flaming Gorge Dam to the Dinosaur National Monument at Ladore Canyon in Colorado. State of Utah Boating Law requires all boaters to wear life vests. Current streamflow conditions are available on the U.S Geological Survey website. Fishing — Fishing is limited to artificial bait only. All fish between 13 and 20 inches must be released. You may keep two fish under 13 inches and one fish over 20 inches. Camping/Picnicking — Indian Crossing and Bridge Hollow developed (fee) campgrounds, adjacent to the Jarvie site, offer drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. Day-use facilities at the Jarvie site include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and rest rooms. Pets must be on a leash at the site. Contact — BLM Vernal Field Office 170 S. 500 E.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bridge Hollow Campground?

No. Bridge Hollow Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: How first-come camping works

How much does it cost to camp at Bridge Hollow Campground?

Individual Site $10.00. Group Site $35.00

What time is check-in at Bridge Hollow Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

How many sites does Bridge Hollow Campground have?

11 sites, including 10 standard sites without power and 1 group site.

Source: Site mix

Can I bring an RV to Bridge Hollow Campground?

Bridge Hollow Campground is listed for tents only.

Are pets allowed at Bridge Hollow Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bridge Hollow Campground. Leash rules apply.

Can I have a campfire at Bridge Hollow Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Bridge Hollow Campground?

River Activities — The Green River can fluctuate daily from 830 to 4500 cubic feet per second or higher, depending on the time of year. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Bridge Hollow Campground?

Vernal, Utah. John Jarvie Historic Ranch Experience the 1880s when the west was wild and this historic site was settled by Scotsman John Jarvie.

Source: Getting there

What if Bridge Hollow Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Indian Crossing Campground (0.7 mi, first-come), Big Pine II River Camp (5.1 mi), and Green River Float-In Campsites (7.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby