Greens Lake
FSU.S. Forest Service — DUTCH JOHN · Utah · Ashley National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Ashley National Forest |
| Location | DUTCH JOHN · Utah · Ashley National Forest · 40.87333, -109.53583 · Map |
| Sites | 20 public sites counted from the federal listing — 19 standard nonelectric; 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 20 sites Water hookups at 0 of 20 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 20 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 20 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 15 sites · 30 ft: 10 sites · 35 ft: 6 sites · 40 ft: 4 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 435-784-3445 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-28.
From the official listing
Overview Greens Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing and fishing on the lake and exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail. Recreation Greens Lake is a small lake for non-motorized watercraft only. It offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Red Canyon Lodge sits directly across the lake. Canoe and bike rentals, horseback riding, a restaurant and gift shop are available.
Red Canyon Rim Trail, for hiking and biking, begins at the nearby visitor center, which offers interpretive displays and area information. Facilities The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 40 people. Several single family sites are available as well, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Some sites have lake views and access. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground lies on the shore of Greens Lake, about 1 mile from beautiful cliffs overlooking Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Lodgepole and ponderosa pines and aspens dot the campground, providing partial shade. Summer wildflowers are plentiful. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. 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.
Directions, from the listing
Located on Forest Road 095/Red Canyon Road off Highway 44, approximately 40 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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4 mi straight-line · DUTCH JOHN UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceFirefighters Campground
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Trip Card — Greens Lake
DUTCH JOHN · Utah · Ashley National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | DUTCH JOHN · Utah · Ashley National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 20 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233822 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.