Dutch John, UT

Lodgepole at Flaming Gorge

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Lodgepole Campground is settled near beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir just 26 miles north of Vernal, UTAH, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and day-tripping to the reservoir, only 10 miles away.

Recreation

Many campers make the short trip to beautiful Flaming Gorge Recreation Area 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 less than 10 miles from the campground.

Facilities

The campground contains several family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Water and R.V. dump available.

Natural Features

A scenic aspen forest dotted with pines covers the campground, offering pleasant shade and pretty fall color. Summer wildflowers are abundant in this shady, secluded campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge Dam offers beautiful views, 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.

Typical weather

Water

Average water temperature
Average water temperature, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.32°JJanuary: average water temperature 32°F34°FFebruary: average water temperature 34°F34°MMarch: average water temperature 34°F36°AApril: average water temperature 36°F48°MMay: average water temperature 48°F55°JJune: average water temperature 55°F60°JJuly: average water temperature 60°F60°AAugust: average water temperature 60°F54°SSeptember: average water temperature 54°F42°OOctober: average water temperature 42°F35°NNovember: average water temperature 35°F33°DDecember: average water temperature 33°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 29 field-sample stations

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