Deer Run Campground
Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MANILA, UT, UT
Price: From $42 per night
Price range: $42–$82 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (63 reviews)
Season: May through October
Deer Run Campground is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Flaming Gorge Reservoir is less than a mile below the campground. Exciting recreational activities abound, including boating, water skiing and fishing.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/deer-run-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Deer Run Campground offers clean facilities with hot showers, large private sites, and excellent access to world-class fishing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir less than a mile away. Google reviews consistently praise the well-maintained bathrooms, scenic views, and peaceful setting away from highway noise.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Bobcat, Osprey, and Turkey Vulture are known in the area. Yellow-bellied Marmots and various lizard species (Plateau Fence Lizard, Common Sagebrush Lizard) are also present.
Insider tips for Deer Run Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 18 sites Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping — no hookups available at most sites Sites are very private with tall vegetation providing natural screening
Skip Deer Run Campground if: You need RV hookups (electric, water, sewer) — only a dump station is available. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed. You're sensitive to occasional truck noise from the steep highway approach.
Best time to visit Deer Run Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Cedar Springs Campground (MANILA, UT), Firefighters Campground (Dutch John, UT), Mustang Ridge Campground (MANILA, UT), Arch Dam Campground (MANILA, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Deer Run Campground
Cell signal at Deer Run Campground (MANILA, UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Deer Run Campground is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Flaming Gorge Reservoir is less than a mile below the campground. Exciting recreational activities abound, including boating, water skiing and fishing.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 18 sites
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping
no hookups available at most sites
Sites are very private with tall vegetation providing natural screening
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 4 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina. From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flamin
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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