Ashley - Flaming Gorge

Named by an Army Major on expedition in 1869 for its startling red cliffs, the Flaming Gorge is one of the most spectacular scenic areas in the Rocky Mountains. The rich red and gold hues of Ashley's amazing geologic formations are contrasted by the deep greens of the river, reservoir, and vegetation. Once home to dinosaurs, the gorge is now famous for its monster fish! World record lake, brown, and rainbow trout have all been caught in the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The dam at the reservoir offers guided tours every hour, explaining the working of the hydroelectric plant and history of the area. Tourists come from all over the country to enjoy the spectacular views, visit the Fenley Dinosaur Area, and play in the reservoir. Motor boating, sailing, swimming, windsurfing, water skiing, and scuba diving are among the reservoir's popular recreation activities (but nothing beats the fishing!).

American Land & Leisure runs 14 different facilities at Flaming Gorge.

Firefighters Memorial Campground is located about 5 miles from Dutch John at an elevation of 6900 feet. Set in a wooded area near the Green River, this campground has 93 sites. Campers come to swim, boat, fish, hike, sail, scuba dive, and enjoy the beautiful views of the reservoir. The area managers work here with two host couples to maintain the facility. This is a developed campground with flush toilets. One host couple at this facility also maintains Greendale Family Campground and Greendale Group Campground. The Greendale campgrounds are located 1 mile from Firefighters. Greendale Family Campground has 8 single sites, and Greendale Group Campground has 2 group sites. Full hookups and a golf cart are available. Hours are 40 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 50 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The campground is open from May to September.

Cedar Springs Campground is located 5 miles from Dutch John at an elevation of 6100 feet. Set in a rolling, wooded area, this campground has 21 campsites. Campers come here to fish and boat. Hosts at this site also maintain a fish cleaning station at the boat landing. Full hookups and a golf cart are available. Hours are 30 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 40 hours per week per couple during the busy season. The campground is open from May to October.

Dripping Springs Campground is located 3 miles from Dutch John at an elevation of 6000 feet. Set in wooded, rolling terrain near the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, this campground has 25 single sites. Campers come here to fish, hike or float down the green river. Full hookups are available. Hours are 30 hours per week per couple during the regular season, and 40 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The camping season runs all year round.

Deer Run Campground is located 5 miles from Dutch John at an elevation of 6100 feet. Set in rolling terrain within 1 mile of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, this campground has 20 single sites. Campers come here to boat, fish, hike, water-ski, and swim. The hosts at this campground also care for Arch Dam Campground and Dutch John Draw Campground. Arch Dam is 2 1/2 miles from Deer Run, and has 3 group campsites. Dutch John Draw is 5 miles from Deer Run, and has 1 group campsite. This is a developed campground with flush toilets and showers. Full hookups are available. Hours are 40 hours per week per couple during the regular season, and 60 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The camping season runs from May to September.

Antelope Flats Campground is located 12 miles from Dutch John at an elevation of 6060 feet. Set in sagebrush covered hills on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, this campground has 51 single sites. Campers come to fish, boat, swim, hike, and enjoy the beautiful views and beach area. Full hookups, phone and fax lines and a golf cart are available. Hours are 35 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 40 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The camping season runs from May to September.

Lodgepole Campground is located within 15 miles of Dutch John at an elevation of 8000 feet. Set in a lodgepole pine and aspen woods, the campground has 35 single sites. The campground hosts at Lodgepole also care for Red Springs Campground and a dump site at the Lodgepole campground entrance. Red Springs has 12 single sites and 1 double site. Full hookups are available. Hours are 30 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 40 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The camping season runs from the middle of May to the middle September.

Mustang Ridge Campground is located 7 miles from Dutch John at an altitude of 6300 feet. Set in a pinion pine and juniper area on Flaming Gorge Reservoir, this campground has 72 single sites. Campers come here to fish, hike, boat, water-ski, and enjoy the beach area. The hosts also care for Mustang Ridge Boat Launch (1 mile away). This developed campground has flush toilets and showers. Full hookups, a golf cart, phone and fax lines are available. The two host couples who maintain and operate this facility work 40 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 50 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The campground is open from mid-May to mid-September.

Jarvies Boat-in Campground is located on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, a 20 minute boat ride from Cedar Springs Marina. This facility is managed by our Flaming Gorge area maintenance man. The campground has 8 single sites and 1 group site, and takes 5 hours a week to care for. T boat to get to the campground is provided.

Firehole Campground is located 15 miles from Rock Springs, Wyoming on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Set in a desert area with olive trees, beautiful views of the reservoir and rock formations, this campground has 37 single campsites. The hosts at Firehole also care for a beach, day use area, and boat ramp nearby. This developed campground has flush toilets and showers. Full hookups are available. Hours are 30 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 40 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The campground is open from the middle of May to the middle of September.