Arch Dam Campground
Campground · Utah · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ashley National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- 35 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 75
- People per site
- 6,215 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Arch Dam Campground is a popular location for family reunions, church outings and other large gatherings. It is located on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Flaming Gorge Dam and the Green River Spillway are less than a mile away. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming.Recreation
Beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir can be accessed 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 popular activities. Cedar Springs Marina is just 3 miles away.
Facilities
Arch Dam offers two large sites that can accommodate up to 75 people each; and one site that can accommodate up to 60 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Each site contains picnic tables and a campfire circle. Roads and parking spurs within the site are dirt.Public showers are available 3 miles away at Deer Run Campground.
Natural Features
Arch Dam is situated in rolling, high desert terrain dotted with sagebrush and pinyon pines. Shade is limited. Grasses and summer wildflowers dot the meadows throughout the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,200 feet.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.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.
The facts
- Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 3 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 35 ft
- Up to 75 people per site
- Loops: ARCH DAM CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 3 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
3 campsites at Arch Dam Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARCH DAM CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 75 | 🐾 |
| 2 | ARCH DAM CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 75 | 🐾 |
| 3 | ARCH DAM CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 75 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north for about 46 miles.
From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go about 6 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 60 miles, pass through Dutch John, and continue south 3 miles to the campground.
From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go about 6 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 60 miles, pass through Dutch John, and continue south 3 miles to the campground.
40.91167, -109.41111 · 40°54'42.0"N 109°24'40.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 40 | 50 | 57 | 67 | 79 | 87 | 84 | 75 | 62 | 46 | 36 |
| Low °F | 13 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 38 | 46 | 52 | 52 | 43 | 32 | 22 | 13 |
| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Arch Dam Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Arch Dam Campground?
- Yes, Arch Dam Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Arch Dam Campground have?
- 3 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Arch Dam Campground?
- 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Arch Dam Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Arch Dam Campground.
Also listed by
Arch Dam Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Arch Dam Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- See www.recreation.gov for rental fees
Camping near Arch Dam Campground
- Deer Run Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dutch John Draw Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mustang Ridge Campground 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cedar Springs Campground 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Firefighters Campground 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dripping Springs Campground (Ut) 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Greendale 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jarvies Family Boat In 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jarvies Boat in Group 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Green River Float-in Campsites 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center 0.7 mi · Facility
- Dutch John Draw Group Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 435-889-3000
- Email Help.Ashley.DutchJohn@AmericanLL.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-28.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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