About Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest)
Number of accommodations: 5
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (58)
What Guests Are Saying
Campsite #2 at Red Canyon offers stunning views of the gorge, is clean, and provides a quiet camping experience with great hiking nearby. Many visitors appreciate the small size of the campground and the incredible sunrises and sunsets. However, some concerns include rocky terrain for tent setup and the lack of water on-site, requiring a trip to a neighboring campground for water.
What Guests Are Saying
Campsite #2 at Red Canyon offers stunning views of the gorge, is clean, and provides a quiet camping experience with great hiking nearby. Many visitors appreciate the small size of the campground and the incredible sunrises and sunsets. However, some concerns include rocky terrain for tent setup and the lack of water on-site, requiring a trip to a neighboring campground for water.
Review Summary
Myrl F
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: RED CANYON
Had site #5, very private on a Sunday evening. Lots of wildlife passed through. While the pit privy was clean it really needs to be replaced. Vetilation system does not work.
Myrl F
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: RED CANYON
Had site #5, very private on a Sunday evening. Lots of wildlife passed through. While the pit privy was clean it really needs to be replaced. Vetilation system does not work.
David F
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: RED CANYON
We had a reservation but some guys took our site as there was no sign saying the site was reserved.
The information board at the entrance to the campground had no emergency contact information and there was no on site campground host.
A visitor center volunteer helped us reach the campground host named Jordan.
Jordan was helpful in resolving the matter. There was a large wedding in one of the campgrounds that day and it appears that Jordan had more work than one person could handle. We were not the only ones having this issue. This all took place after hours.
The bathroom was clean.
The campground was nice and quite but seemed expensive for the amenities{vault toilet and water}.
Great walking trail right from the campground.
David F
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: RED CANYON
We had a reservation but some guys took our site as there was no sign saying the site was reserved.
The information board at the entrance to the campground had no emergency contact information and there was no on site campground host.
A visitor center volunteer helped us reach the campground host named Jordan.
Jordan was helpful in resolving the matter. There was a large wedding in one of the campgrounds that day and it appears that Jordan had more work than one person could handle. We were not the only ones having this issue. This all took place after hours.
The bathroom was clean.
The campground was nice and quite but seemed expensive for the amenities{vault toilet and water}.
Great walking trail right from the campground.
Jake H
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: RED CANYON
Reserving a site at this location is not a guarantee that you will get one. People show up and disregard reserved signs- and there’s nothing you can do. My advice is get there early afternoon to get a site or just camp out on BLM land.
Jake H
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: RED CANYON
Reserving a site at this location is not a guarantee that you will get one. People show up and disregard reserved signs- and there’s nothing you can do. My advice is get there early afternoon to get a site or just camp out on BLM land.
Sully T
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: RED CANYON
Stunning views into the canyon, sites were as-expected.
Sully T
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: RED CANYON
Stunning views into the canyon, sites were as-expected.
Chris S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: RED CANYON
We stayed for a night at campsite #2. The location on the campground is almost unbeatable - beautiful scenery and right next to a breathtaking overlook of the Gorge. Campgrounds seemed well spread out, and there was running water available. tables and fire pits were nice to have and in good condition. We spent part of the day paddleboarding at a small lake right up the road as well. Only downside was that the main canyon overlook trail went right by our campsite, so during the day there are a good amount of people walking by. But worth it imo for the location and price, no issues at night.
Chris S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: RED CANYON
We stayed for a night at campsite #2. The location on the campground is almost unbeatable - beautiful scenery and right next to a breathtaking overlook of the Gorge. Campgrounds seemed well spread out, and there was running water available. tables and fire pits were nice to have and in good condition. We spent part of the day paddleboarding at a small lake right up the road as well. Only downside was that the main canyon overlook trail went right by our campsite, so during the day there are a good amount of people walking by. But worth it imo for the location and price, no issues at night.
Location Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest)
Address:
Red Canyon Complex
Dutch John, UT, 84023
United States
Located on Forest Road 095/Red Canyon Road off Highway 44, approximately 40 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
Red Canyon Campground is accessible via Highway 44, which is approximately 40 miles south of Vernal, Utah.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.8894 / -109.559
Elevation: 2262 feet
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: June 4, 2026
