Overview Canyon Rim Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir, along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail and canoeing and fishing at Greens Lake.Recreation Nearby Greens Lake offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and …
Overview Canyon Rim Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir, along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail and canoeing and fishing at Greens Lake.Recreation Nearby Greens Lake offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Red Canyon Lodge sits on the shore. 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 This campground contains several family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings; some sites also have grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.Natural Features The campground lies about 1 mile from beautiful cliffs overlooking Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Lodgepole and ponderosa pines dot the campground, providing limited 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.
Photos
This site has a picnic table in a grassy area surrounded by conifers. — U.S. Forest ServiceCampground sign that is found on the side of the road while driving into the campground. — U.S. Forest ServiceThis site is has a tent set up in the background. There is a picnic table and fire pit in the non-grassy area. This site offers some shade. — U.S. Forest ServiceThis campground is located in a semi-wooded area with grasses and bushes covering the forest floor. — U.S. Forest ServiceBrick building with a siding roof that houses the restrooms. — U.S. Forest ServiceCampground that has a good number of conifers and grassy meadows. — U.S. Forest ServiceThis site has a picnic table and grill in a grassy area to the back of the parking slot. There are a few trees that are in the background. — U.S. Forest ServiceThis campground is found in a wooded area. Most sites have picnic tables. — U.S. Forest ServiceThis site has a picnic table and grill in a grassy area to the side of the parking slot. There are a few trees that are in the background. — U.S. Forest Service
How to Get There
Located on Forest Road 095/Red Canyon Road off Highway 44, approximately 40 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
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Plan Your Visit to CANYON RIM
Heading to CANYON RIM? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for CANYON RIM?
No central reservation system listed for CANYON RIM. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233823) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at CANYON RIM?
CANYON RIM has 18 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to CANYON RIM?
Located on Forest Road 095/Red Canyon Road off Highway 44, approximately 40 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
How do I contact CANYON RIM?
You can reach the park at phone: 435-784-3445 or email: [email protected].
