Can you reserve a site at Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)?

Yes, Dripping Springs Campground (Ut) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)?

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

Are pets allowed at Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dripping Springs Campground (Ut).

Dripping Springs Campground (Ut), Utah — 26 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Dripping Springs Campground is situated at an elevation of 6,000 feet in rolling high desert terrain near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The campground is part of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in the Ashley National Forest. Campers frequent Dripping Springs for its close proximity to the Green River and Little Hole, both of which offer excellent rafting and world-class fishing opportunities.

Recreation

Dripping Springs is surrounded by places to boat, raft, fish, hike and mountain bike. Little Hole Boat Launch and Day-Use Area on the Green River is nearby, offering great rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout fishing.

The 7-mile Little Hole National Recreation Trail begins near the campground, meandering along the Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam. The trail can be done in shorter segments or as a whole.

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs but also for its world-class fishing, boating, hiking, camping, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving. Click Here to learn more about the Ashley National Forest and the Flaming Gorge NRA.

Facilities

Dripping Springs is open year-round, and campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis outside of the reservation season.

The campground offers several single-family sites with shelters, tables and campfire rings. Four group sites are available as well, with large shelters, tables, campfire rings and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

Nearly every site within the campground offers scenic reservoir and mountain views. Russian olive trees and cottonwoods dot the rolling, sagebrush-covered landscape. Shade is limited, and temperatures range from warm days to cool nights.

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.

Contact Info

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

The facts

Season: Open year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
26 bookable sites
8 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 95 ft
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: FAM, Group Loop

Site types

22 Standard Nonelectric
4 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

26 campsites at Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)

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

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10	♿ 🐾
002	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	10	🐾
003	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	10	♿ 🐾
004	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	38 ft	10	🐾
005	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	33 ft	10	🐾
006	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	33 ft	10	♿ 🐾
007	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	10	🐾
008	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	43 ft	10	🐾
009	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	33 ft	10	♿ 🐾
010	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	10	🐾
011	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	23 ft	10	🐾
012	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	44 ft	10	♿ 🐾
013	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	20	🐾
014	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	10	🐾
015	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	33 ft	10	♿ 🐾
016	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	10	🐾
017	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	27 ft	10	🐾
018	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	10	♿ 🐾
019	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	33 ft	10	🐾
020	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	10	🐾
021	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	10	🐾
022	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	95 ft	10	🐾
GP1	Group Loop	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	24 ft	75	🐾
GP2	Group Loop	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	24 ft	75	♿ 🐾
GP3	Group Loop	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	24 ft	25	🐾
GP4	Group Loop	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	24 ft	25	🐾

Getting there

From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north for 47 miles. Turn off U.S. 191 just north of Dutch John onto Forest Road 075. Travel east about 3 miles to the campground.
From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 11 miles. Turn off U.S. 191 just north of Dutch John onto Forest Road 075 and go east about 3 miles to the campground.
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 62 miles to Dutch John. Turn off U.S. 191 just north of Dutch John onto Forest Road 075 and go east about 3 miles to the campground.

40.92278, -109.35722 · 40°55'22.0"N 109°21'26.0"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, 2.9 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 Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)

Can you reserve a site at Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)?: Yes, Dripping Springs Campground (Ut) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Dripping Springs Campground (Ut) have?: 26 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)?: 95 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Dripping Springs Campground (Ut).

Also listed by

Dripping Springs Campground (Ut) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

See www.recreation.gov for current rates. The single site fee covers the cost of 1 vehicle. Each single site's maximum capacity is 2 vehicles. There will be an extra vehicle fee for the second vehicle collected on site. 2 vehicles = 1 sleeping unit (trailer, pop-up, pickup camper, RV, etc) + 1 passe

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)

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Greendale 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jarvies Family Boat In 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dutch John Draw Group Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center 3.5 mi · Facility
Big Pine II River Camp 4.8 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 435-889-3000
Email Help.Ashley.DutchJohn@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-28.

Dripping Springs Campground (Ut)