Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge
Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Dutch John, UT, UT
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 2.8 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lodgepole Campground is settled near beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir just 26 miles north of Vernal, UTAH, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to the reservoir, only 10 miles away.The campground contains several family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Lodgepole Campground offers large, well-designed sites in a beautiful aspen-lodgepole forest setting near Flaming Gorge Reservoir, with excellent fishing for lake, brown, and rainbow trout plus abundant recreational activities including boating, hiking, and water sports.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Moose, Elk, Red Fox, Mountain Cottontail, Greater Sage-Grouse, Common Nighthawk, Cassin's Finch, and Solitary Sandpiper documented in area
Insider tips for Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Firewood available for purchase ($7 reported) Sites 1-22 are reservable; sites 23-35 are first-come, first-served Camp hosts maintain cleanliness and are noted as super nice
Skip Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge if: You require water hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You need running water—water system was non-functional as of recent reviews due to winter pipe damage. You need multiple restroom facilities—only 1 vault toilet reported for entire campground. You have a non-self-contained RV—suitable only for self-contained RVs.
Best time to visit Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Skull Creek (DUTCH JOHN, UT), Greendale (DUTCH JOHN, UT), Limber Flag Yurt (VERNAL, UT), Grizzly Ridge Yurt (VERNAL, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge
Cell signal at Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge (Dutch John, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 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.
Lodgepole Campground is settled near beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir just 26 miles north of Vernal, UTAH, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to the reservoir, only 10 miles away.The campground contains several family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Firewood available for purchase ($7 reported)
Sites 1-22 are reservable; sites 23-35 are first-come, first-served
Camp hosts maintain cleanliness and are noted as super nice
Campground operates seasonally May through October
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Vernal, Utah, travel north on U.S. Highway 191 for 26 miles. From Manila, Utah, travel south on Utah Highway 44 for 28 miles to U.S. Highway 191 and travel 9 miles to the campground. From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road. Take U.S. 191 south for about 83 miles, passing through Dutch John.
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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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