Iron Springs Group Ashley
Ashley National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Vernal, UT, UT
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Iron Springs Group Campground is located approximately 5 miles off U.S. Highway 191, along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Campers enjoy exploring local off-road trails.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Iron Springs Group Campground offers stunning high-elevation camping at 9,200 feet with exceptional stargazing and access to well-marked ATV trails. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, spacious sites, and beautiful scenery along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Mountain Cottontail present in area
Insider tips for Iron Springs Group Ashley: High elevation (9,200 feet) provides exceptional star gazing opportunities Old hand pump for water is a unique novelty feature Quarter mile overflow parking available adjacent to sites 1 and 2 Well-marked ATV and off-highway vehicle trails surround campground
Skip Iron Springs Group Ashley if: You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer large site selection — only 2 group sites available, book early.
Best time to visit Iron Springs Group Ashley: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Colton Guard Station (VERNAL, UT), Grizzly Ridge Yurt (VERNAL, UT), Limber Flag Yurt (VERNAL, UT), Trout Creek Guard Station (VERNAL, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Iron Springs Group Ashley
Cell signal at Iron Springs Group Ashley (Vernal, UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 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.
Iron Springs Group Campground is located approximately 5 miles off U.S. Highway 191, along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Campers enjoy exploring local off-road trails.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryHigh elevation (9,200 feet) provides exceptional star gazing opportunities
Old hand pump for water is a unique novelty feature
Quarter mile overflow parking available adjacent to sites 1 and 2
Well-marked ATV and off-highway vehicle trails surround campground
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Vernal, Utah: Travel north on U.S. Highway 191 for 20 miles. Turn northwest onto Forest Road 018/Red Cloud Loop and travel approximately 5 miles to the campground.
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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