Overview Cedar Springs Campground is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Cedar Springs Marina are less than a mile from the campground. Exciting recreational activities abound, including boating, water s…
Overview Cedar Springs Campground is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Cedar Springs Marina are less than a mile from the campground. Exciting recreational activities abound, including boating, water skiing and fishing.Recreation 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. Cedar Springs Marina is adjacent. Bear Canyon Trail, an easy 3-mile round-trip trail for hiking and mountain biking, begins nearby and leads to views of Red Canyon and Flaming Gorge.Facilities This small campground contains single and double-family sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water, a dump station and fish cleaning station are provided. Showers are available a half-mile away at Deer Run Campground. For large group camping, the nearby Arch Dam, Greendale, Dripping Springs, Antelope Flat and Dutch John Draw Campgrounds have several group sites available.Natural Features Cedar Springs is situated among juniper, pinyon pine and sagebrush on a hillside above Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Shade is limited but the vegetation provides good privacy between sites, many of which have scenic views of the reservoir below. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. 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. 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
Restroom facilities at Cedar Springs Campground. The lake can be seen in the background. — U.S. Forest ServiceCedar Springs Campground sign at the entrance of the campground. — U.S. Forest ServiceBoats in dock slips in a marina with a mountain of red rock and trees in the background. — U.S. Forest ServicePicnic table tuck away in the middle of a group of trees. An asphalt path leads up to the area. — U.S. Forest ServiceThis camp site is near the lake. On the other side of the lake are hills, meadows and deep ravines. Roads in this campground are asphalt. There are many trees in the campground. — U.S. Forest ServiceA large motor home is parked in a camp site. There are trees lined on both sides and a hillside with red rocks and trees can be seen from the site. — U.S. Forest ServicePicnic tables tuck in the middle of the trees. — U.S. Forest ServiceCEDAR SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
How to Get There
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 4 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina. 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 67 miles, passing through Dutch John. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina.
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Plan Your Visit to CEDAR SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
Heading to CEDAR SPRINGS CAMPGROUND? 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for CEDAR SPRINGS CAMPGROUND?
No central reservation system listed for CEDAR SPRINGS CAMPGROUND. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231899) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at CEDAR SPRINGS CAMPGROUND?
CEDAR SPRINGS CAMPGROUND has 24 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to CEDAR SPRINGS CAMPGROUND?
From Vernal, Utah, take U.S. 191 north 42 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina. From Manila, Utah, take Highway 44 for 28 miles. Turn left on U.S. 191 and go north for about 4 miles. Turn north onto Forest Road 183 and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground, adjacent to Cedar Springs Marina. From Rock Sp…
How do I contact CEDAR SPRINGS CAMPGROUND?
You can reach the park at phone: 435-889-3000 or email: [email protected].
