U.S. Forest Service · Ashley National Forest · Manila, UT

Antelope Flat

Antelope Flat Campground lies on the shores of the beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet, on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Visitors love Antelope Flat for its easy access to boating, water skiing and fishing.

Partly reservable 50 sites 40 ft max No hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Photos courtesy of U.S. Forest Service · Recreation.gov

4fires
active

D1 Pondo Rx (prescribed burn) · 5 mi away · 532 acres

3 more within 50 miles

Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups		42
Tent-only		4
Group sites		4

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

Towing a trailerRear or front mounted accessoriesi

Tow vehicle length, ftTrailer length, ft

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

50 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Shade	People / vehicles	Fires
1	Family	Standard	Back-in	30	Gravel	Partial	10 / 1	Yes
2	Family	Standard	Back-in	30	Gravel		10 / 1	Yes
3	Family	Standard	Back-in	35	Gravel	Partial	10 / 1	Yes
4	Family	Tent only	Back-in		Gravel		10 / 1	Yes
5	Family	Tent only	Back-in		Gravel		10 / 1	Yes
6	Family	Tent only	Back-in		Gravel	Partial	10 / 1	Yes
7	Family	Standard	Back-in	24	Gravel	Partial	10 / 1	Yes
8	Family	Standard	Back-in	30	Gravel		10 / 1	Yes
9	Family	Standard	Back-in	30	Gravel	Partial	10 / 1	Yes
10	Family	Standard	Back-in	30	Gravel	Partial	10 / 1	Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	None
Max vehicle length	40 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions
Tent pads	Yes

The campground contains four group sites, each with a picnic shelter, tables, campfire ring, grills and tent pads. Several family sites are available as well, each with a cabana, picnic table and campfire ring; some sites have grills. Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided. A boat ramp is located on-site. The campground is accessed via a well-maintained gravel road.

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

Season & status

Season	May to September
Forest	Ashley National Forest
Booking	This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made from 5/11 to 9/2.
Fees	See www.recreation.gov for rental fees Sanitation station is available. All users must pay a fee. Potable Water Available

Ashley National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Flaming Gorge, 8 miles from the campground at 6,244 feet, station USC00422864 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 12 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 44 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north for 54 miles to Dutch John. Continue north for 8 miles, then turn west onto Forest Road 145 and travel 4 miles to the campground. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for 9 miles to Dutch John.

Nearest town	Manila, Utah
Coordinates	40.9650° N, 109.5517° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

Prescribed
D1 Pondo Rx
5 mi from the campground · 532 acres
Prescribed
Hole In The Rock Rx
31 mi from the campground · 85 acres
Prescribed
Middle Beaver Rx
33 mi from the campground · 50 acres
Prescribed
Western Roughneck Rx
42 mi from the campground · 472 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 ↗	7.1 mi
Outdoor gear	Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗	35.2 mi
RV sales & service	RV sales & service ↗	48 mi

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

Explore

Worth a stop

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

6.1 mi
Henry's Fork Wetlands Day Use ↗Day use
6.3 mi
Sunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
7.1 mi
Sheep Creek Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
7.8 mi
Spillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
12 mi
East Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
12.9 mi
Highline Trailhead ↗Trailhead

Show all 7

13.5 mi
Palisades Park Picnic Site ↗Day use

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

5 mi
Red Canyon Interp Spur D ↗
under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
5 mi
Red Canyon Interp Spur E ↗
under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
5 mi
Red Canyon Interp Spur C ↗
0.05 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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Ashley National Forest begins about 9.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

9.7 mi
Ashley National Forest ↗
National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 acres
12.2 mi
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗
National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 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.

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On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Natural features

Nearly every site within the campground offers scenic reservoir and mountain views. Russian olive trees and cottonwoods dot the rolling, sagebrush-covered landscape. Shade is limited, and temperatures range from warm days to cool nights.

Recreation

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.

Guidebooks for Utah

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Antelope Flat?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Antelope Flat?

See www.recreation.gov for rental fees Sanitation station is available. All users must pay a fee. Potable Water Available

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Antelope Flat?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Antelope Flat have?

50 sites, including 42 standard sites without power, 4 tent-only sites, and 4 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Antelope Flat?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Antelope Flat?

Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Antelope Flat?

Yes, pets are allowed at Antelope Flat. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Antelope Flat?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Antelope Flat?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Antelope Flat?

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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Antelope Flat?

Manila, Utah. Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, and the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.

Source: Getting there

What if Antelope Flat is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lucerne Campground (2.4 mi, partly first-come), Stateline Cove Campground (3.7 mi, first-come), and Jarvies Boat In Group (4.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby