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

Mustang Ridge Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from mid to late May through mid to late September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Mustang Ridge Campground is situated on a high desert bluff overlooking Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,300 feet in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The campground features 68 family campsites nestled among dense pinyon pine and juniper forest dotted with sagebrush, providing privacy between sites with partial shade. The outer loop campsites are positioned on the edge of the ridge, offering expansive views of the reservoir below. The campground is well-equipped with both flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, picnic tables, and campfire rings at each site. An amphitheater with bleacher seating is located on the outer loop. All roads and parking spurs are paved, making it accessible for various RV sizes. Two accessible campsites are available, and the campground includes one group site accommodating up to 40 people. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Recreational opportunities abound with an adjacent boat ramp providing convenient access to Flaming Gorge Reservoir for boating, water skiing, and fishing. Sunny Cove Day Use Area is within a half-mile, offering swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and rock climbing. The campground operates on a combination of reservations through Recreation.gov and first-come, first-served sites.

Directions

From Vernal, take U.S. 191 north for 51 miles. Three miles north of Dutch John on U.S. 191, turn west onto Forest Road 184 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground. From Manila, take Highway 44 for 28 miles, turn left on U.S. 191 and go north about 13 miles through Dutch John. Three miles north of Dutch John, turn west onto Forest Road 184 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground.

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