Arch Dam Campground
Arch Dam Campground is a popular location for family reunions, church outings and other large gatherings. It is located on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Flaming Gorge Dam and the Green River Spillway are less than a mile away. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
3 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 75 / 20 |
| 2 | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 75 / 20 |
| 3 | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 75 / 20 |
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 | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Arch Dam offers two large sites that can accommodate up to 75 people each; and one site that can accommodate up to 60 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Each site contains picnic tables and a campfire circle. Roads and parking spurs within the site are dirt. Public showers are available 3 miles away at Deer Run Campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 months in advance. Reservations are accepted from 5/11 to 9/2. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north for about 46 miles. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go about 6 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.
| Nearest town | Manila, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.9117° N, 109.4111° 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
41 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 ↗ | 1.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 32 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 49.6 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.
- 0.6 miSpillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 2 miSunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
- 9 miHighline Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.3 miEast Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.8 miSheep Creek Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 14.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miLittle Hole ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
- 1.6 miLowline Historic ↗6.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miPipe Creek ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.8 miBear Canyon-Bootleg X-C Ski1.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 2.8 miBear Canyon-Bootleg1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 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 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14 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
Arch Dam is situated in rolling, high desert terrain dotted with sagebrush and pinyon pines. Shade is limited. Grasses and summer wildflowers dot the meadows throughout the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,200 feet.
Recreation
Beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir can be accessed 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 popular activities. Cedar Springs Marina is just 3 miles away.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Arch Dam Campground?
Sites at Arch Dam Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 months in advance. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Arch Dam Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Arch Dam Campground have?
3 sites, including 3 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Arch Dam 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 there showers or a dump station at Arch Dam Campground?
Public showers are available 3 miles away at Deer Run Campground.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Arch Dam Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Arch Dam Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Arch Dam Campground?
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 Arch Dam Campground?
Beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir can be accessed just 3 miles from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Arch Dam 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 Arch Dam Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Deer Run Campground (1.7 mi, partly first-come), Dutch John Draw Campground (1.7 mi), and Mustang Ridge Campground (1.8 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby