Flaming Gorge NRA

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

6,033 ft
Elevation

As one of the most aptly named landscapes in the country, the vast scenery of Flaming Gorge may not fit into your camera.


The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (NRA) is centered long the 91-mile section of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and a rugged section of the Green River. The mix of climate and topography provide year-round recreation. The southern part includes colorful, narrow canyons, and conifer forests; the northern part is surrounded by high sagebrush deserts and rock mesas. Campgrounds, lodges, marinas, boat launches, swimming beaches, fishing areas, and hiking/ski trails are available along the 360 miles of shoreline and tucked into mountain retreats. Close at hand are the quaint communities of Manila, Green River, and Dutch John, which have accommodations and other services.

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Getting there

41.09460, -109.55008 · 41°5'40.5"N 109°33'0.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F343747566778868575604535
Low °F71221283745514940291910
Precip in0.30.30.50.71.21.00.50.80.80.90.40.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.8 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 Flaming Gorge NRA

Can you reserve a site at Flaming Gorge NRA?
No. Flaming Gorge NRA is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Flaming Gorge NRA

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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