Indian Crossing 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. Indian Crossing campground is nestled along the Green River adjacent to 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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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 13 |
| Shelters | 7 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
21 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | 36 | Gravel | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 2 | Shelter | 39 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |
| 3 | Shelter | 38 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |
| 4 | Standard | 38 | Gravel | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 5 | Shelter | 56 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |
| 6 | Standard | 36 | Gravel | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 7 | Standard | 46 | Gravel | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 9 | Shelter | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | |
| 10 | Standard | 37 | Gravel | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 11 | Standard | 42 | Gravel | 8 / 3 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
20 individual campsites and one group campsite include picnic tables, fire rings, parking areas, and toilets.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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 town | Vernal, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.8988° N, 109.1834° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Tours — Call to schedule a guided tour of the Jarvie property.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
19 mi from the campground · 532 acres
- PrescribedHole In The Rock Rx
50 mi from the campground · 85 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 35.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 49.7 mi |
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Explore
Video
INDIAN CREEK CAMPGROUND REVIEW | RIMROCK LAKE CAMPING
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.
- 12.5 miSpillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 13.6 miSunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
Trails nearby
- 4.9 miLower Little Hole2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge begins about 10.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.8 miBrowns Park National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 12,104 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Dr. John Parson Cabin ComplexBuilding · Bridgeport · 3 mi
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. Vernal, Utah 84078 435.781.4400
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Indian Crossing Campground?
No. Indian Crossing Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How many sites does Indian Crossing Campground have?
22 sites, including 13 standard sites without power, 7 shelter nonelectric, and 1 group site.
Source: Site mix
Can I bring an RV to Indian Crossing Campground?
Indian Crossing Campground is listed for tents only.
Does Indian Crossing Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Amenities & rules
Are pets allowed at Indian Crossing Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Crossing Campground. Leash rules apply.
Is there cell service at Indian Crossing Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Indian Crossing 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 Indian Crossing 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 Indian Crossing Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bridge Hollow Campground (0.7 mi, first-come), Big Pine II River Camp (4.4 mi), and Green River Float-In Campsites (6.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby