This article is sponsored by Flaming Gorge Country.
Give a man a fish and he’ll tell his whole fam damily about it. Give a man a cooler full of big booty brown trout and he’ll keep coming back year after year. With record breaking fish, access to rafting, paddleboarding, kayaking, scuba diving, boating, red rocks and rockin’ campsites, no wonder Flaming Gorge Country/Reservoir lures folk from all over.
And we know you’ve got bigger fish to fry than going to work, so get your (b)ass to one of Flaming Gorge’s campgrounds. Most have campfire rings and picnic tables with canopies, but reserve a spot early to get the exact location and amenities you want. Reely now, get going!
Ahoy! On the north side of Flaming Gorge is a primo boating, camping and fishing location. Stay here for views of glassy waters below fin-like red rocks, perfect for early morning fishing/meditations. Or if you’re not a zen morning person, midday Ski-Doo zoomies with all your friends.
Check Out Antelope Flat Campground →
Daaam, how you gonna cram all that fam, all that fam inside your van, into one large place with gramps and gram? Skip claustrophobic, indoor reunion locations in favor of the great outdoors! Group campsites near the dam on Flaming Gorge’s east end are speckled with pinyon pines and wildflowers with plenty of elbow room for family activities.
Check Out Arch Dam Campground →
Perch yourself at a campsite above Flaming Gorge, near the Canyon Rim Overlook. Adrenaline seekers will love bike rentals or horseback rides from the nearby Red Canyon Lodge. Mountainites will love the remote feel, fishing and canoeing at the nearby Greens Lake, lounging under lodgepole pines and writing poetry among summer wildflowers.
Check Out Canyon Rim Campground →
This is a small, private lot with single- and double-family campsites close to Cedar Springs Marina. The pinyon pines and juniper trees act as a fence so your camp neighbors can’t see how many hot dogs you just demolished. Hike or mountain bike on the nearby Bear Canyon Trail, fish or raft on the Green River and spot Native American rock art.
Check Out Cedar Springs Campground →
You ever be sittin’ in nature when the brush next to you MOVES? Jumpscare! You yell, “What the buck was that?!” Don’t worry, it’s nothing nefarious. Just the deer herd that lives near this small campsite. It’s nestled a short walk away from the shoreline on the southeast end of the reservoir, close to Cedar Springs Marina, Bear Canyon Trail and Red Canyon.
Check Out Deer Run Campground →
Dock at another big ol’ party campsite just two miles north of the dam. This private cove has stunning views of the reservoir and a small dock that’s only accessible to you and your crew. You can think of this spot as your own au naturel splash pad to enjoy swimming, water skiing, paddleboarding and even tasting the rainbow (catching rainbow trout).
Check Out Dutch John Draw Campground →
Just off Highway 44, atop the cliffs of Flaming Gorge, is a pristine mountain lake surrounded by pines, wildflowers, fuzzy wildlife and bird nerds with their binoculars and ultra zoom cameras. Green’s Lake Campground is a woodland paradise, great for canoeing, fishing and hiking along the Red Canyon Rim trail.
Check Out Greens Lake Campground →
On the southwest corner of the reservoir, surrounded by cliffs, pinyon pine and juniper is Hideout campground, a regular hiding spot for Butch Cassidy and his gang. Driving has been outlawed ‘round these parts — only foot or boat traffic is allowed. This spot is ideal for water sports, swimming, hiking or biking on the 10(ish)-mile Hideout Carter Creek Trail.
Check Out Hideout Campground →
This campsite is next to Linwood Bay, just below the Wyoming border. It has a boatload of amenities like mountain and reservoir views, long beaches, boat ramps, renovated pavilions and large(ish) campsites. Buy clothing or snacks, get a fishing license or rent a boat at the on-site store.
Check Out Lucerne Campground →
This large campsite on the southeast side of the lake offers privacy among clusters of pinyon pines and junipers. There’s an amphitheater with bleachers and screen support so y’all can watch your favorite horror movie in the woods. Totally a good idea. Or take a guided tour of the hydroelectric plant, then visit Sunny Cove, the go-to spot for beach bums.
Check Out Mustang Ridge Campground →
All the campgrounds at Flaming Gorge are amazing, so be sure to check out the rest. Heck, make a summer of it and stay at one, two or three locations. Maybe even four!
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Ready to live it up in one of the best places to camp in northern Utah? Flaming Gorge is the perfect summer getaway.