Firefighters Campground
Firefighters Campground is just 3 miles from beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. The campground serves as a memorial to three firefighters who lost their lives in the 1977 Cart Creek Fire. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and hiking.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 60 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
60 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop A | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | |
| 002 | Loop A | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | |
| 003 | Loop A | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | |
| 004 | Loop A | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | |
| 005 | Loop A | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | |
| 006 | Loop A | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | |
| 007 | Loop A | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | |
| 008 | Loop A | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | |
| 009 | Loop A | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | |
| 010 | Loop A | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 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 | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Sites 012, 014, 015, 017 and 2 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers several family sites, six of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring; some sites have grills. Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are available. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are paved. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Public showers are available 2.5 miles away at Deer Run Campground. Bootleg Amphitheater, with a screen support and bleacher seating for 120 people, is located just across the road. Educational programs are offered throughout the summer season. A scenic overlook dedicated to the firefighters is located on-site.
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… |
| 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. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north about 41 miles. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and travel approximately 3 miles north. From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road. Take U.S.
| Coordinates | 40.8928° N, 109.4542° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
5 mi from the campground · 532 acres
- PrescribedHole In The Rock Rx
36 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedMiddle Beaver Rx
38 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedWestern Roughneck Rx
47 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 ↗ | 0.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 30.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 51.3 mi |
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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.
- 2 miSpillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 2.7 miSunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
- 7.2 miHighline Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.8 miEast Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.7 miSheep Creek Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 13.1 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miBear Canyon-Bootleg X-C Ski1.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.2 miBear Canyon-Bootleg1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miDon Hatch Spur1.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.1 miLowline Historic ↗6.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miSwett Ranch2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 2 miLittle Hole ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
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 11.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.4 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
The campground is situated on a gently-sloping hillside dotted with shady ponderosa pines and juniper, at an elevation of 6,900 feet.
Recreation
Bear Canyon Trail begins across the road from the campground, offering hiking and biking opportunities. This easy 3-mile round-trip trail leads to views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge. Beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir is just 3 miles from the campground. The reservoir is known for its world-class fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are also popular activities.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Firefighters 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 Firefighters 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 Firefighters Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Firefighters Campground have?
60 sites, including 60 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Firefighters Campground?
The longest site here provides 60 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 Firefighters Campground?
Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Firefighters Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Firefighters Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Firefighters Campground?
Sites 012, 014, 015, and 017 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 6 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 Firefighters 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 Firefighters Campground?
Bear Canyon Trail begins across the road from the campground, offering hiking and biking opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Firefighters Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Greendale (0.8 mi, partly first-come), Cedar Springs Campground (1.1 mi, partly first-come), and Deer Run Campground (1.1 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby