Originally called Brown’s Hole, this is a remote valley along the Green River.
Known as a haven for outlaws such as Butch Cassidy during the late 19th
century, it is now the location of many scenic and recreational opportunities.
Full of history and adventure this is an excellent area for your next trip,
featuring the John Jarvie Historic Ranch, several campgrounds, sections of the
Green River to float, equestrian and OHV trails, as well as excellent fly
fishing await.

Originally called Brown’s Hole, this is a remote valley along the Green River. Known as a haven for outlaws such as Butch Cassidy during the late 19th century, it is now the location of many scenic and recreational opportunities. Full of history and adventure this is an excellent area for your next trip, featuring the John Jarvie Historic Ranch, several campgrounds, sections of the Green River to float, equestrian and OHV trails,  as well as excellent fly fishing await.

## Overview

This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required
to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also
occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our
visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan &
Pay Option. There is also an Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or
check.

Whether your ideal trip is floating a raft to a remote campsite along the
Green River or camping at a developed site, you'll find it in the high desert
valley of Browns Park. Bridge Hollow campground is nestled along the the Green
River across from the day-use area of the historic John Jarvie Ranch. If
you're a fisherman, you won't want to miss the blue ribbon fishing along the
Green River from the Flaming Gorge Dam down to the Colorado State line.

## Recreation

**River Activities** — The Green River can fluctuate daily from 830 to 4500
cubic feet per second or higher, depending on the time of year. Life jackets
are required on the river.

Permits are required for commercial float boating only. No permits are
required for personal use from the Flaming Gorge Dam to the Dinosaur National
Monument at Ladore Canyon in Colorado.

State of Utah Boating Law requires all boaters to wear life vests. Current
streamflow conditions are available on the U.S Geological Survey website.

**Fishing** — Fishing is limited to artificial bait only. All fish between 13
and 20 inches must be released. You may keep two fish under 13 inches and one
fish over 20 inches.

**Camping/Picnicking** — Indian Crossing and Bridge Hollow developed (fee)
campgrounds, adjacent to the Jarvie site, offer drinking water, restrooms,
picnic tables and fire rings. Day-use facilities at the Jarvie site include
picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and rest rooms. Pets must be on a
leash at the site.

**Tours** — Call to schedule a guided tour of the Jarvie property.

**Contact —**

BLM Vernal Field Office

170 S. 500 E. Vernal, Utah 84078

(435) 781-4400

## Facilities

9 individual sites and 1 group site are available. Sites include picnic tables
and fire rings. Vault toilets are available within the campground community.

This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis. Vistors are required
to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

## Nearby Attractions

John Jarvie Historic Ranch

Experience the 1880s when the west was wild and this historic site was settled
by Scotsman John Jarvie. Amenities include flushing toilets, picnic tables,
and interpreted historic buildings and artifacts.

Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge

Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Green River in
northwest Colorado. Situated between the Cold Springs and Diamond Mountains,
this remote river valley has long been an oasis to both wildlife and humans
seeking shelter from the surrounding harsh, semi-arid environment.

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

The Flaming Gorge NRA is located in the northeast corner of Utah and the
southwest corner of Wyoming. It is South of I-80, between Green River and Rock
Springs, Wyoming and extends into the Uintah Mountains towards Vernal, Utah.
The area is a mixture of climate, topography, and recreation opportunities
well suited to a variety of summer and winter interests.

<h2>Overview</h2>
This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also an Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.       
Whether your ideal trip is floating a raft to a remote campsite along the Green River or camping at a developed site, you'll find it in the high desert valley of Browns Park. Bridge Hollow campground is nestled along the the Green River across from the day-use area of the historic John Jarvie Ranch. If you're a fisherman, you won't want to miss the blue ribbon fishing along the Green River from the Flaming Gorge Dam down to the Colorado State line.  
<h2>Recreation</h2>
River Activities — The Green River can fluctuate daily from 830 to 4500 cubic feet per second or higher, depending on the time of year. Life jackets are required on the river.   
Permits are required for commercial float boating only. No permits are required for personal use from the Flaming Gorge Dam to the Dinosaur National Monument at Ladore Canyon in Colorado.  
State of Utah Boating Law requires all boaters to wear life vests. Current streamflow conditions are available on the U.S Geological Survey website.   

Fishing — Fishing is limited to artificial bait only. All fish between 13 and 20 inches must be released. You may keep two fish under 13 inches and one fish over 20 inches.   

Camping/Picnicking — Indian Crossing and Bridge Hollow developed (fee) campgrounds, adjacent to the Jarvie site, offer drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. Day-use facilities at the Jarvie site include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and rest rooms. Pets must be on a leash at the site.   

Tours — Call to schedule a guided tour of the Jarvie property.  

Contact —
BLM Vernal Field Office
170 S. 500 E. Vernal, Utah 84078 
(435) 781-4400
<h2>Facilities</h2>
9 individual sites and 1 group site are available. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets are available within the campground community.

This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis. Vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<a href="https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/john-jarvie-historic-ranch" rel="nofollow">John Jarvie Historic Ranch </a> 
Experience the 1880s when the west was wild and this historic site was settled by Scotsman John Jarvie. Amenities include flushing toilets, picnic tables, and interpreted historic buildings and artifacts. 
<a href="https://www.fws.gov/refuge/browns-park" rel="nofollow">Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge</a> 
Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Green River in northwest Colorado. Situated between the Cold Springs and Diamond Mountains, this remote river valley has long been an oasis to both wildlife and humans seeking shelter from the surrounding harsh, semi-arid environment.
<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ashley/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5212203" rel="nofollow">Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area</a> 
The Flaming Gorge NRA is located in the northeast corner of Utah and the southwest corner of Wyoming. It is South of I-80, between Green River and Rock Springs, Wyoming and extends into the Uintah Mountains towards Vernal, Utah. The area is a mixture of climate, topography, and recreation opportunities well suited to a variety of summer and winter interests.

Individual Site $10.00

Group Site $35.00

The Green River, Browns Park

Fall in Browns Park

The Historic John Jarvie Ranch

Green River

The Historic John Jarvie Ranch in Browns Park across the river from Bridge Hollow Campground

The Historic John Jarvie Ranch in Browns Park

Bridge Hollow Campground

Bird's eye view of the park

Browns Park Recreation Area

**Welcome to Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge**

The 12,150-acre Refuge is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Refuge is one of over 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System –
a network of lands set aside specifically for wildlife. The Refuge System is a
living heritage, conserving wildlife and habitat for people today and for
generations.

Welcome to Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge The 12,150-acre Refuge is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Refuge is one of over 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System – a network of lands set aside specifically for wildlife. The Refuge System is a living heritage, conserving wildlife and habitat for people today and for generations.

Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge

Flaming Gorge Dam was built by the Bureau of Reclamation as part of the
Colorado River Storage project. Construction began in June 1958 with the last
bucket of concrete placed on November 15, 1962. The dam is a concrete thin
arch structure with a maximum height of 502 feet and a crest length of 1,285
feet. The Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center is open April 15 through October
15. The public will be able to access exhibits inside the visitor center and
use facilities during normal hours, with increased safety protocols to comply
with the Department of the Interior's mandated 25% pre-COVID-19 occupancy and
safety measures. Guided tours of the dam will not be offered, but a portion of
the walkway will allow visitors to view the riverside of the dam. The parking
lot and rest rooms close in the evening. Underwater diving is no longer
permitted in the area of the dam and visitor center. Diving is allowed away
from the dam and outside of the buoy lines above and below the dam.

Flaming Gorge Dam was built by the Bureau of Reclamation as part of the Colorado River Storage project.  Construction began in June 1958 with the last bucket of concrete placed on November 15, 1962. The dam is a concrete thin arch structure with a maximum height of 502 feet and a crest length of 1,285 feet. 

The Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center is open April 15 through October 15.  The public will be able to access exhibits inside the visitor center and use facilities during normal hours, with increased safety protocols to comply with the Department of the Interior's mandated 25% pre-COVID-19 occupancy and safety measures.   Guided tours of the dam will not be offered, but a portion of the walkway will allow visitors to view the riverside of the dam. The parking lot and rest rooms close in the evening. Underwater diving is no longer permitted in the area of the dam and visitor center. Diving is allowed away from the dam and outside of the buoy lines above and below the dam.

Browns Park Recreation Area

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