Utah / Daggett County / Ashley National Forest / Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Deer Run Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid to late May and operates through mid-September. Drinking water is available mid-late May through mid-September.

About

Deer Run Campground is situated in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Located less than a mile above Flaming Gorge Reservoir, this small campground sits among juniper, pinyon pine, and sagebrush with limited shade. The reservoir itself is not visible from the campsites, though it's easily accessible. A resident deer herd gives this campground its name and provides frequent wildlife viewing opportunities. The campground's proximity to Cedar Springs Marina makes it ideal for boaters and anglers. Flaming Gorge is renowned for world-class fishing for lake, brown, and rainbow trout. The reservoir offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and scuba diving. The adjacent marina provides boat rentals, groceries, gas, mooring, and guided fishing services. For hikers and mountain bikers, the Bear Canyon Trail begins nearby and offers an easy 3-mile round-trip with spectacular views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge. The campground provides a peaceful base for exploring the stunning red cliffs and diverse recreational opportunities of the Flaming Gorge area. Other nearby attractions include guided tours of Flaming Gorge Dam and its hydroelectric plant, as well as rafting opportunities on the Green River below the dam, where visitors can experience unique geology, outlaw history, and Native American rock art.

Directions

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 about 4 miles, then turn north onto Forest Road 183 for approximately 2 miles. From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west about 6 miles to U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road, then take U.S. 191 south for 67 miles passing through Dutch John, and turn north onto Forest Road 183 for approximately 2 miles.

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