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

Dripping Springs Campground

Dripping Springs Campground is situated at an elevation of 6,000 feet in rolling high desert terrain near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The campground is part of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in the Ashley National Forest. Campers frequent Dripping Springs for its close proximity to the Green River and Little Hole, both of which offer excellent rafting and world-class fishing opportunities.

Open now Partly reservable 26 sites 95 ft max No hookupsPets ok

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

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3fires
active

D1 Pondo Rx (prescribed burn) · 11 mi away · 532 acres

2 more within 50 miles

Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups		22
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 95 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

26 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	People / vehicles	Accessible
001	FAM	Standard	Back-in	45	Paved	10 / 1	Yes
002	FAM	Standard	Back-in	32	Paved	10 / 1
003	FAM	Standard	Back-in	35	Paved	10 / 1	Yes
004	FAM	Standard	Back-in	38	Paved	10 / 1
005	FAM	Standard	Back-in	33	Paved	10 / 1
006	FAM	Standard	Back-in	33	Paved	10 / 1	Yes
007	FAM	Standard	Back-in	35	Paved	10 / 1
008	FAM	Standard	Back-in	43	Paved	10 / 1
009	FAM	Standard	Back-in	33	Paved	10 / 1	Yes
010	FAM	Standard	Back-in	42	Paved	10 / 1

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	95 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Accessibility	Sites 001, 003, 006, 009 and 4 more are listed accessible

Dripping Springs is open year-round, and campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis outside of the reservation season. The campground offers several single-family sites with shelters, tables and campfire rings. Four group sites are available as well, with large shelters, tables, campfire rings and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

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

Season & status

Status	Open
Season	Open year-round
Forest	Ashley National Forest
Booking	Sitss can be reserved from 5/11 to 9/2 by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Recreation.gov5/16.
Fees	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.

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, 3 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 47 miles. Turn off U.S. 191 just north of Dutch John onto Forest Road 075. Travel east about 3 miles to the campground. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 11 miles. Turn off U.S.

Nearest town	Manila, Utah
Coordinates	40.9228° N, 109.3572° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

Prescribed
D1 Pondo Rx
11 mi from the campground · 532 acres
Prescribed
Hole In The Rock Rx
41 mi from the campground · 85 acres
Prescribed
Middle Beaver Rx
43 mi from the campground · 50 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 ↗	4.6 mi
Outdoor gear	Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗	33.4 mi
RV sales & service	RV sales & service ↗	48.4 mi

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

Explore

Video

Dripping Springs Campground Temecula California CA Forest Service

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.

3.5 mi
Spillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
4.4 mi
Sunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
11 mi
Highline Trailhead ↗Trailhead
13.8 mi
East Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

2.4 mi
Little Hole ↗
7.2 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
2.4 mi
Little Hole Complex
0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
2.4 mi
Lower Little Hole
2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
3.4 mi
Lowline Historic ↗
6.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
3.7 mi
Pipe Creek ↗
5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

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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

Dripping Springs is surrounded by places to boat, raft, fish, hike and mountain bike. Little Hole Boat Launch and Day-Use Area on the Green River is nearby, offering great rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout fishing. The 7-mile Little Hole National Recreation Trail begins near the campground, meandering along the Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam. The trail can be done in shorter segments or as a whole. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs but also for its world-class fishing, boating, hiking, camping, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving.

Guidebooks for Utah

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Dripping Springs Campground?

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 Dripping Springs Campground?

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.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Dripping Springs Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Dripping Springs Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Open year-round.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Dripping Springs Campground have?

26 sites, including 22 standard sites without power and 4 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Dripping Springs Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. 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 Dripping Springs Campground?

Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Dripping Springs Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dripping Springs Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Dripping Springs Campground?

Sites 001, 003, 006, and 009 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 8 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Dripping Springs Campground?

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

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Dripping Springs Campground?

Dripping Springs is surrounded by places to boat, raft, fish, hike and mountain bike. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Dripping Springs Campground?

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