Dutch John Draw Campground
Ashley National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: MANILA, UT, UT
Price: From $230 per night
Rating: 2.3 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dutch John Draw Campground is located within a quiet cove on Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Campers enjoy easy access to boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming.A small boat dock is located on-site and is designated specifically for those camping at Dutch John Draw. A short trail leads to it from the campground, providing easy access to boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming on the reservoir.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Dutch John Draw offers excellent access to Flaming Gorge Reservoir with a private boat dock, covered pavilion, and highly-rated clean facilities. Google reviewers consistently praise the flat tent spots, stocked bathrooms, and pristine pit toilets.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Bobcat, Osprey, Canada Goose, and multiple lizard species (Plateau Fence Lizard, Common Sagebrush Lizard) documented in the area.
Insider tips for Dutch John Draw Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Private boat dock on-site provides direct reservoir access without traveling to other launch points. Bring a self-contained RV; most sites have no hookups despite Electric Hookups being listed as an amenity.
Skip Dutch John Draw Campground if: You need full RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.. You're visiting November-April—seasonal closure.. You require more than 1 total site available..
Best time to visit Dutch John Draw Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Mustang Ridge Campground (MANILA, UT), Arch Dam Campground (MANILA, UT), Deer Run Campground (MANILA, UT), Cedar Springs Campground (MANILA, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dutch John Draw Campground
Cell signal at Dutch John Draw 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.
Dutch John Draw Campground is located within a quiet cove on Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Campers enjoy easy access to boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming.A small boat dock is located on-site and is designated specifically for those camping at Dutch John Draw. A short trail leads to it from the campground, providing easy access to boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming on the reservoir.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Private boat dock on-site provides direct reservoir access without traveling to other launch points.
Bring a self-contained RV; most sites have no hookups despite Electric Hookups being listed as an amenity.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The campground is located 2 miles north of Flaming Gorge Dam on U.S. Highway 191. Turn west onto Forest Road 695 and travel a mile to the site.
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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.
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