Deer Run Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Reservations available May 11 through September 2; first-come, first-served otherwise. Water availability is uncertain this summer due to potential shortages; campers should bring adequate drinking water.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
From Recreation.gov
Due to current water supply conditions, water availability throughout the summer may be uncertain because of potential water shortages. Plan on bringing enough water for your stay.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
Deer Run Campground is located in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Flaming Gorge Reservoir lies less than a mile below the campground, with Cedar Springs Marina immediately adjacent. The campground is situated among juniper, pinyon pine, and sagebrush, with limited shade and no direct reservoir views. A resident deer herd gives the site its name. The campground offers 18 campsites in a single loop, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Facilities include flush toilets, showers, and seasonal potable water (mid-May through mid-September). An on-site dump station is available for a fee. No hookups are provided. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is renowned for world-class fishing for lake, brown, and rainbow trout. Popular activities include boating, water skiing, jet skiing, kayaking, swimming, and scuba diving. The nearby Bear Canyon Trail offers an easy 3-mile round-trip hike with views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge. Flaming Gorge Dam provides guided tours of the hydroelectric plant, and the Green River below the dam offers spectacular rafting with unique geology and Native American rock art.
Directions
From Vernal, Utah, take US 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 US 191 and go north about 4 miles, then turn north onto FR 183 for 2 miles. From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with US 191/Flaming Gorge Road, then take US 191 south 67 miles through Dutch John, and turn north onto FR 183 for 2 miles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $82 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Ashley.DutchJohn@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 889-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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