Can you reserve a site at Deer Run Campground?

Yes, Deer Run Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Deer Run Campground?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Deer Run Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Deer Run Campground.

Deer Run Campground, Utah — 18 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Deer Run Campground is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Flaming Gorge Reservoir is less than a mile below the campground. Exciting recreational activities abound, including boating, water skiing and fishing.

Recreation

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also 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 on the reservoir. Cedar Springs Marina is adjacent.

Bear Canyon Trail, an easy 3-mile round-trip trail for hiking and mountain biking, begins nearby and leads to views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge.

Facilities

This small campground contains family campsites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A dump station and marina are located in the immediate area at Cedar Springs.

For larger groups, the nearby Arch Dam, Greendale, Dripping Springs, Antelope Flat and Dutch John Draw Campgrounds have several group sites available.

Natural Features

Deer Run is situated among juniper, pinyon pine and sagebrush above Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Shade is limited and the reservoir is not visible from the campground. A resident deer herd gives this site its name.

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: April – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
18 bookable sites
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 20 people per site
Loops: DEER

Site types

17 Standard Nonelectric
1 RV Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

18 campsites at Deer Run Campground

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10	🐾
002	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
003	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	20	🐾
004	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10	🐾
005	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	20	🐾
006	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10	🐾
007	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	10	🐾
008	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	34 ft	10	♿ 🐾
009	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	10	♿ 🐾
010	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	20	🐾
011	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	10	🐾
012	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	44 ft	10	🐾
013	DEER	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	20	🐾
014	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10	🐾
015	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	10	🐾
016	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	37 ft	10	🐾
017	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10	🐾
018	DEER	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina.

From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 4 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina.

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 67 miles, passing through Dutch John. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina.

40.90722, -109.44333 · 40°54'26.0"N 109°26'36.0"W

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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, 2.4 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 Deer Run Campground

Can you reserve a site at Deer Run Campground?: Yes, Deer Run Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Deer Run Campground have?: 18 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Deer Run Campground?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Deer Run Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Deer Run Campground.

Also listed by

Deer Run Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Deer Run Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Showers are open to non-campers for a fee of $4.
Sanitation station is open for a fee
Potable water is available.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Deer Run Campground

Cedar Springs Campground 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Firefighters Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mustang Ridge Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Arch Dam Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Greendale 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dutch John Draw Campground 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jarvies Family Boat In 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jarvies Boat in Group 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dripping Springs Campground (Ut) 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Skull Creek 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center 1.1 mi · Facility
Dutch John Draw Group Campground 2.4 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.

Deer Run Campground