Iron Springs Group Ashley
Campground · Utah · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ashley National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 8,725 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Iron Springs Group Campground is located approximately 5 miles off U.S. Highway 191, along the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Campers enjoy exploring local off-road trails. The Iron Springs Campground Group Sites include both the fenced-in area with picnic tables, and the areas immediately adjacent to site 1 and 2 with a quarter mile for overflow parking.
*Please check the NEED-TO-KNOW section to see if drinking water is available at this location*
Recreation
Red Cloud Loop offers scenic driving on a maintained dirt road, providing miles of trails for ATVs, hikers and mountain bikers. The loop leads to numerous reservoirs and lakes, overlooks, historic sites and through forests and meadows. East Park and Oaks Park Reservoirs are less than 10 miles away. Both are stocked with catchable rainbow trout. A boat ramp is available at East Park; Oaks Park does not have a boat ramp. Brush Creek Caves are nearby, a popular destination for caving and geocaching.
Don't forget to take a drive and visit the amazing Flaming Gorge Reservoir! There are lots of hikes and trail near the reservoir, horseback rides, guided fishing trips, ample birding and wildlife viewing opportunities, and a few local restaurants.
Facilities
The campground consists of two group sites that can accommodate up to 50 people each. Vault toilets are provided. Please check the "need to know" section to see if water is available. Picnic tables and campfire circles are located at each site. Large gravel parking areas are adjacent.
Natural Features
Iron Springs lies at the edge of a grassy meadow bordered by shady pines and aspens. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the meadow. Many small lakes and streams can be found in the vicinity.Nearby Attractions
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.
Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; 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 Ashley-Karst National Geologic Recreation Area offers dramatic canyons, densely forested backcountry areas, and vast networks of caves.
The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: IRON
Site types
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills, shade.
2 campsites at Iron Springs Group Ashley
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | IRON | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 50 | 🐾 |
| 002 | IRON | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 45 ft | 50 |
Getting there
40.70222, -109.55778 · 40°42'8.0"N 109°33'28.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 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 Iron Springs Group Ashley
- Can you reserve a site at Iron Springs Group Ashley?
- Yes, Iron Springs Group Ashley is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Iron Springs Group Ashley have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Iron Springs Group Ashley?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Iron Springs Group Ashley?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Iron Springs Group Ashley.
Also listed by
Iron Springs Group Ashley also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Iron Springs Group Ashley's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- There is no fee to recreate in this area.
Camping near Iron Springs Group Ashley
- Colton Guard Station 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grizzly Ridge Yurt 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Limber Flag Yurt 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Trout Creek Guard Station 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lodgepole AT Flaming Gorge 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kaler Hollow Campground 3 mi · Campground
- Oaks Park Campground 4.4 mi · Campground
- East Park Campground 5.4 mi · Campground
- Trout Creek Guard Station 7.2 mi · Campground
- Lodgepole Campground 9.1 mi · Campground
- Dinosaur Trackway Trailhead 9.7 mi · Facility
- South Fork Camping Area 9.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 435-789-1181
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-04.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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