Greens Lake
Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: DUTCH JOHN, UT, UT
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$114 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (33 reviews)
Season: May through October
Greens Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing and fishing on the lake and exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Scenic lakeside campground at 7,400 feet elevation offering excellent non-motorized boating and fishing for rainbow and brook trout, with easy hiking trails and beautiful sunset views according to camper reviews.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Bobcat, Red Fox, Mountain Chickadee, Turkey Vulture, and Great Basin Gopher Snake documented in the area
Insider tips for Greens Lake: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 20 sites Verify exact site location on map before arrival—some sites marked as lakefront are actually in the loop interior Lake is non-motorized paddle craft only; canoe and bike rentals available at Red Canyon Lodge across the lake
Skip Greens Lake if: You need RV hookups—only electric hookups available and campground is suitable for self-contained RVs only. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You have a motorized boat—lake restricted to non-motorized watercraft.
Best time to visit Greens Lake: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Skull Creek (DUTCH JOHN, UT), Canyon Rim (DUTCH JOHN, UT), Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest) (DUTCH JOHN, UT), Greendale (DUTCH JOHN, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Greens Lake
Cell signal at Greens Lake (DUTCH JOHN, UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Greens Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing and fishing on the lake and exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 20 sites
Verify exact site location on map before arrival
some sites marked as lakefront are actually in the loop interior
Lake is non-motorized paddle craft only; canoe and bike rentals available at Red Canyon Lodge across the lake
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Located on Forest Road 095/Red Canyon Road off Highway 44, approximately 40 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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