Red Canyon
Red Canyon Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir in northeastern Utah 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 on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
8 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 22 | Gravel | Partial | 10 / 1 |
| 002 | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | Partial | 10 / 1 |
| 003 | Back-in | 22 | Gravel | Partial | 10 / 1 |
| 004 | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | Partial | 10 / 1 |
| 005 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 10 / 1 |
| 006 | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | Partial | 10 / 1 |
| 007 | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | 10 / 1 | |
| 008 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | 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 | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
This small campground contains family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May - Opening date may be adjusted due to weather to September |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | Most of the sites require reservations, which can be made by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777)… |
| 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
Located on Forest Road 095/Red Canyon Road off Highway 44, approximately 40 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
| Nearest town | Dutch John, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.8894° N, 109.5592° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- ( this is not the red canyon in southern utah-_ that one is not reservable.)
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 ↗ | 5.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 30.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 53 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
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.
- 6.5 miSheep Creek Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 6.8 miEast Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.8 miSunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
- 7.3 miSpillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 8.3 miHighline Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.5 mi
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- 12.6 miPalisades Park Picnic Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miCanyon Rim Winter ↗4.6 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.2 miCanyon Rim ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miRed Canyon Interpretive ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miRed Canyon Interp Spur A ↗under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miRed Canyon Interp Spur F ↗under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miRed Canyon Interp Spur B ↗0.05 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 6.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.5 miAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 acres
- 12 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Ute Mountain Fire TowerStructure · Manila · 12.3 mi
Natural features
The campground lies close to 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 Red Canyon?
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 Red Canyon?
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 Red Canyon?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Red Canyon have?
8 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Red Canyon?
The longest site here provides 40 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 Red Canyon?
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 Red Canyon?
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 Red Canyon?
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 Red Canyon is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Canyon Rim (0.7 mi, partly first-come), Greens Lake (1.7 mi, partly first-come), and Skull Creek (2.5 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby