Canyon Rim
Canyon Rim Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir, along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail and canoeing and fishing at Greens Lake.
Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 17 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Paved | Full | 10 / 1 | ||
| 002 | Paved | Full | 10 / 1 | ||
| 003 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | ||
| 004 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | ||
| 005 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | ||
| 006 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | ||
| 007 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | ||
| 008 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | ||
| 009 | Paved | Partial | 10 / 1 | ||
| 010 | 55 | 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 | 65 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
This campground contains several family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings; some sites also have grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations for reserved sites need to be made at least 4 days in advance. |
| 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. |
| Rules | 2 vehicle max. per singles site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
Located on Forest Road 095/Red Canyon Road off Highway 44, approximately 40 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
| Nearest town | Dutch John, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.8825° N, 109.5494° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
under 1 mi from the campground · 532 acres
- PrescribedHole In The Rock Rx
31 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedMiddle Beaver Rx
33 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedWestern 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 ↗ | 4.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 29.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 53.3 mi |
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Explore
Video
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Worth a stop
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. Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; 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.
- 6.3 miEast Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.6 miSunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
- 6.9 miSpillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 7.1 miSheep Creek Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 7.6 miHighline Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.2 mi
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- 13.2 miPalisades Park Picnic Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miCanyon Rim A1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miCanyon Rim Winter ↗4.6 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.9 miCanyon Rim ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miRed Canyon Interpretive ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miRed Canyon Interp Spur F ↗under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miRed Canyon Interp Spur A ↗under 0.1 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
Ashley National Forest begins about 6.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.7 miAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 acres
- 12.5 miUinta-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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
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Natural features
The campground lies about 1 mile from beautiful cliffs overlooking Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Lodgepole and ponderosa pines dot the campground, providing limited shade. Summer wildflowers are plentiful.
Recreation
Nearby Greens Lake offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Red Canyon Lodge sits on the shore. Canoe and bike rentals, horseback riding, a restaurant and gift shop are available. Red Canyon Rim Trail, for hiking and biking, begins at the nearby visitor center, which offers interpretive displays and area information.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Canyon Rim?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Canyon Rim?
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 Canyon Rim?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Canyon Rim have?
18 sites, including 17 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Canyon Rim?
The longest site here provides 65 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
Is there cell service at Canyon Rim?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Canyon Rim?
Nearby Greens Lake offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Canyon Rim?
Dutch John, Utah. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Canyon Rim is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Red Canyon (0.7 mi, partly first-come), Greens Lake (1 mi, partly first-come), and Skull Creek (1.8 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby