Dutch John Draw Campground
Dutch John Draw Campground is located within a quiet cove on Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Campers enjoy easy access to boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pull-through | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 50 / 10 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
This campground is a group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. A large picnic shelter with excellent views of the reservoir is located on-site, with picnic tables and a grill. This site is accessed via a well-maintained gravel road; parking spurs within the site are also gravel.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance at http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Dutch_John_Draw_Campground_Ut/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70087 |
| Rules | Gate to campsite is locked; Deer Run Campground host will give access. |
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Getting there
The campground is located 2 miles north of Flaming Gorge Dam on U.S. Highway 191. Turn west onto Forest Road 695 and travel a mile to the site.
| Nearest town | Manila, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.9344° N, 109.4242° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
8 mi from the campground · 532 acres
- PrescribedHole In The Rock Rx
38 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedMiddle Beaver Rx
40 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedWestern Roughneck Rx
49 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 ↗ | 2.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 33.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 48.2 mi |
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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.
- 0.9 miSunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
- 1.8 miSpillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 10.3 miHighline Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12 miEast Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.1 mi
- 13.1 miSheep Creek Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 1.8 miLittle Hole ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
- 2.3 miLowline Historic ↗6.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.4 miBear Canyon-Bootleg X-C Ski1.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 3.4 miBear Canyon-Bootleg1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miPipe Creek ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.1 miDon Hatch Spur1.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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
Ashley National Forest begins about 14.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14.1 miAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 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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Natural features
This secluded group site is settled in a quiet cove on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Pinyon pines dot the landscape but offer little shade. The entire site offers scenic views of the water.
Recreation
A small boat dock is located on-site and is designated specifically for those camping at Dutch John Draw. A short trail leads to it from the campground, providing easy access to boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming on the reservoir. A boat ramp is available less than 2 miles away at Mustang Ridge.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dutch John Draw Campground?
Sites at Dutch John Draw Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance at http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Dutch_John_Draw_Campground_Ut/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70087 Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Dutch John Draw Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Dutch John Draw Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Dutch John Draw Campground have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Dutch John Draw Campground?
The longest site here provides 35 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 pets allowed at Dutch John Draw Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dutch John Draw Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Dutch John Draw Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G 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 Dutch John Draw Campground?
A small boat dock is located on-site and is designated specifically for those camping at Dutch John Draw. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Dutch John Draw 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
What if Dutch John Draw Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mustang Ridge Campground (1 mi, partly first-come), Arch Dam Campground (1.7 mi), and Deer Run Campground (2.1 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby