Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest)
federal · DUTCH JOHN, UT
- dump station5.3 mi
- fuel station5.4 mi
James Julian · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview 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. ( THIS IS NOT THE RED CANYON IN SOUTHERN UTAH-_ THAT ONE IS NOT RESERVABLE.) 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. Facilities This small campground contains family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions 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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 5.3 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 5.4 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 11 mi
grocery
Flaming Gorge Market
- 5.2 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 0.2 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 1.3 mi
recreation site
West Greens Lake Fishing Site
Contact & access
- RED CANYON COMPLEX · DUTCH JOHN, UT 84023
- 435-784-3445
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 59 days ahead.
Based on 20 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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