Firefighters Campground

Overview

Firefighters Campground is just 3 miles from beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. The campground serves as a memorial to three firefighters who lost their lives in the 1977 Cart Creek Fire. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and hiking.

Recreation

Bear Canyon Trail begins across the road from the campground, offering hiking and biking opportunities. This easy 3-mile round-trip trail leads to views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge.

Beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir is just 3 miles from the campground. The reservoir is known for its world-class fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout.

Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are also popular activities.

Facilities

The campground offers several family sites, six of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring; some sites have grills.

Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are available. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are paved. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Public showers are available 2.5 miles away at Deer Run Campground.

Bootleg Amphitheater, with a screen support and bleacher seating for 120 people, is located just across the road. Educational programs are offered throughout the summer season. A scenic overlook dedicated to the firefighters is located on-site.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a gently-sloping hillside dotted with shady ponderosa pines and juniper, at an elevation of 6,900 feet.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, and the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.

The Green River below the dam provides spectacular rafting opportunities. A trip down the river offers unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Camp site features

Across 60 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 60 sites
  • ADA accessible: 6 of 60 sites
  • Longest RV: 60 ft
  • Largest party: 10 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

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. Take U.S. 191 south for about 71 miles, passing through Dutch John.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

119 reviews
5 stars
57
4 stars
29
3 stars
15
2 stars
11
1 stars
7
Gregory R
Loop:Loop C
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
I made my reservation at this campground because they supposedly had flush toilets and running water, when I arrived at the campground, I found the restrooms were locked closed and there were two porta potties on the loop road instead or in place of the RESTROOM WITH RUNNING WATER!!!! I was not given any discount or compensation for this situation. Some notification of the situation would have been nice and expected!!! There was also no RUNNING WATER on the loop C of the campground and again no notification or compensation. We had a great time in spite of the inconvenience.
Cathy M
Loop:Loop A
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
I enjoyed my 3 night stay in this campground but be aware that it seems to cater to "big rigs" with generators and too many lights at night. I was looking for a more peaceful natural experience and will look at other campgrounds in the area for future trips with my sprinter van.
Kimberley A
Loop:Loop C
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Nice open spot to accommodate all my family. Hated that the bathrooms were closed. Port a potties were clean though. Lot's of black widows in the one bathroom that was open. eeek.
Gordon M
Loop:Loop A
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
We were concerned about the availability of water there as we had experienced no water incidents in the past. We called the ranger station and they assured us that indeed the campground did have water. We then went ahead and made reservations. When we arrived we were met by a CLOSED dump station and the camp host told use would not be able to fill up our trailer with water. This happened to us TWICE before. We were able to secure a spot at a commercial campground. We have applied for a refund from recreation.gov. Since this is the THIRD incident we will not be staying at Firefighters in the future. Too bad as well because site #13 is one of our favorite places.
theresa j
Loop:Loop A
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
This is my favorite campground. Always clean and Karen and Pat are great hosts. Hop they come back next year!
Clint G
Loop:Loop C
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Campsite was trash free and restrooms were clean and well stocked. Very pleasant experience. $10 fee for second vehicle seems unnecessary but overall the campground is well maintained.
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Peak season

May 15, 2027 – Sep 15, 2027

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Peak season

May 15, 2028 – Sep 15, 2028

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