Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest)

Views of Flaming Gorge
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About Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest)

Red Canyon Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir in northeastern Utah along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7.4 ft. Visitors enjoy exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail and canoeing and fishing at Greens Lake. ( THIS IS NOT THE RED CANYON IN SOUTHERN UTAH-_ THAT ONE IS NOT RESERVABLE.)

Available sites

5 total sites

Activities & Attractions

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Canoeing

Canoeing

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Fishing

Fishing

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Hiking

Hiking

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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
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Parking and Transport

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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5 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 002, Loop: RED CANYON RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: RED CANYON RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: RED CANYON RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: RED CANYON RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: RED CANYON RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

65 reviews

Summary

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Red Canyon offers stunning views and beautiful sunsets, especially from campsites like #002, making it a favorite for many visitors. The campground provides level ground, easy access to trails, and a welcoming atmosphere thanks to friendly camp hosts. However, some amenities, such as water access and restroom facilities, could use improvement.

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4.3

Overall rating

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5 stars 70.8% (46)
4 stars 12.3% (8)
3 stars 3.1% (2)
2 stars 6.2% (4)
1 star 7.7% (5)

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Susan T

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September 12, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: RED CANYON

Karen is a superb host. Our trip is always something we look forward to because of her personality and care of the camp sites.
We love canyon rim and red canyon the most. You are fortunate to have her in your employment. She is most welcoming and professional . Coming to red canyon is like coming home!!!

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Jenna M

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July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RED CANYON

I loved being on the rim because it made for stunning sunsets. You can walk to the visitor center in about 5 minutes from this campground to watch the sunset. We also walked along the Canyon Rim Trail out of this campground (about 2 mi) to the Red Canyon Lodge and stopped and had lunch so that was a fun adventure. We had a 24' RV and reserved site #003 and that was the best spot for an RV. Site #002 is a little better but that's tent only. It was very hot on the rim in July but if it's only a 20 minute drive down to the Green River if you need to cool off.

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Devin H

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July 13, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RED CANYON

Great campsite. Level ground, some shade, excellent views, and easy access to trails and the Visitor Center. There are vault toilets in camp, but they are small and dark. The ones by the Visitor Center are larger, better equipped, and not much further away. Hopefully they can repair the water system, but for now there is no water in camp. Closest water is a mile or two down the road at the next campground. The Geology Loop drive is definitely worth a visit. Beautiful scenery. If you plan to shower at the nearby campgrounds that have showers, make sure to get a shower pass from the campground host. (The hosts were not on site; they were at Firefighters’ Campground when we were there).

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Victoria B

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July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RED CANYON

Very exposed, right on top of the site next to it. Not as pictured on the outside of the loop towards the canyon, it’s actually inside the loop and only has a parallel parking space.

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Carol D

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June 13, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RED CANYON

Beautiful area with great views and nice canyon over-look trail. Drive up from Vernal, Utah includes trailhead for Dinosaur Track Trail. Not an easy trail, but worth it to see actual dinosaur footprints preserved in stone. Although there were said to be hundreds of prints, we found only half a dozen, but still an unforgettable experience. Campground had no water, so be sure to bring what you need. Campground Host, Karen and husband were super nice, kind and welcoming.

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Susan T

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June 9, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RED CANYON

Always love our time at Red Canyon. The camp host was exceptional in their oversight of the campgrounds - professional, friendly, thorough, and kind. The camp host deserves this great review for their job well done!

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Mark D

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May 30, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RED CANYON

Nice low key small campground with 8 sites, lots of tents, camper vans, tiny trailers. Right near trails and rock scrambling. Really fun!

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Barbara M

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October 4, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RED CANYON

Campsite #2 was perfect for us in our Sprinter Van. It is very close to an amazing view of the gorge - a great cocktail & coffee overview. I do wish that the water was "on". The restroom was clean.

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Barbara M

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October 4, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RED CANYON

Campsite #2 was perfect for us in our Sprinter Van. It is very close to an amazing view of the gorge - a great cocktail & coffee overview. I do wish that the water was "on". The restroom was clean.

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Cody E

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September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: RED CANYON

We loved staying here! The views are stunning and close by, like literally just a few hundred feet from the campsite. Very quiet and clean. Great hiking located nearby with even more excellent views!

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Location & Directions for Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest)

Red Canyon Complex, Dutch John, UT 84023 United States

Elevation: 2,262 ft

Getting There

Located on Forest Road 095/Red Canyon Road off Highway 44, approximately 40 mi north of Vernal, Utah.

Nearest town

Dutch John, UT - 16 mi

About 26 min to downtown

Highway access

Red Canyon Campground is accessible via Highway 44, which is approximately 40 miles south of Vernal, Utah.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

11AM

  • Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations.
  • For customer service, contact the provided phone number or email.

General

  • Please note that there are multiple Red Canyon areas. This Red Canyon is on the Ashley National Forest near Flaming Gorge and Vernal in northeastern Utah. It is not the Red Canyon on the Dixie National Forest near St. George and the National Parks in southwestern Utah. The Dixie Red Canyon does not accept reservations.
  • Firewood available at Greens Lake Campground.
  • Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 
  • Click here to learn more about the Ashley National Forest

Site capacity

  • Each site allows 1 vehicle included in the fee, and a maximum of 2 vehicles is permitted with an extra charge for the second vehicle.

Utilities

  • There are no electric, water, or sewer hookups at the campground.
  • Drinking water is available seasonally from mid-May to mid-September.
  • Dump stations are available at several locations with an associated fee.

Amenities

  • Showers are available at specific locations for registered campers only.

Fires & fuel

  • Do not transport firewood to prevent pest spread; buy locally and burn on-site.

Fees & deposits

  • An extra vehicle incurs a fee of $10 per day, payable in cash or check.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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