Firefighters Campground
Open May through September. Water availability may be limited due to supply conditions; campers should bring adequate drinking water. First-come, first-served with partial availability via Recreation.gov. Check-in at 2 PM, check-out by 11 AM.
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
Firefighters Campground is a developed Forest Service campground in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. Situated at 6,900 feet on a gentle slope shaded by ponderosa pines and juniper, the campground serves as a memorial to three firefighters who lost their lives battling the 1977 Cart Creek Fire. The reservoir is just 3 miles away and offers world-class fishing for lake, brown, and rainbow trout. The campground has approximately 94 standard nonelectric sites spread across two loops, six of which are ADA accessible. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring, with some sites also having grills. Facilities include flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Firewood is available for purchase from the camp host. Showers are not on-site but are available 2.5 miles away at Deer Run Campground with proof of registration. Bear Canyon Trail starts directly across the road from the campground, providing an easy 3-mile round-trip hike with views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge. Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the hydroelectric plant and visitor center. The Green River below the dam provides rafting opportunities through unique geology and past Native American rock art.
Directions
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north about 41 miles. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles, turn left on U.S. 191 and travel approximately 3 miles north. From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road, then take U.S. 191 south for about 71 miles, passing through Dutch John.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (801) 226-3564 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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