Indian Crossing Campground entrance sign
Fall at the John Jarvie Historic Ranch
Aerial shot of the Green River
The Green RIver
John Jarvie Historic Ranch

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About Indian Crossing Campground

This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also an Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check. Whether your ideal trip is floating a raft to a remote campsite along the Green River or camping at a developed site, you'll find it in the high desert valley of Browns Park. Indian Crossing campground is nestled along the the Green River adjacent to the day-use area of the historic John Jarvie Ranch. If you're a fisherman, you won't want to miss the blue ribbon fishing along the Green River from the Flaming Gorge Dam down to the Colorado State line.   Several launch points for floating the Green River are also available. If you're a fisherman, you won't want to miss the blue ribbon fishing along the Green River from the Flaming Gorge Dam down to the Colorado State line. 

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

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Location & Directions for Indian Crossing Campground

Vernal Field Office, Vernal, UT 84078 United States

Elevation: 1,669 ft

Getting There

<p>Address: Browns Park Rd, Dutch John, UT 84023 </p>

<p><strong>From Vernal, UT (via Clay Basin)</strong></p>
<p>North 55 mi on Highway 191 (just over Wyoming border)</p>
<p>East 22 mi on gravel/paved road, including 2 mi at a 17% grade</p>
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Nearest town

Vernal, UT - 75 mi

About over 1 hr (98 min) to downtown

Highway access

Indian Crossing Campground is accessible via Highway 191, located approximately 55 miles south from Vernal, UT. The campground can also be reached from Highway 318, which is about 70 miles to the east from Maybell, CO.

Policies & Rules

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  • This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan &amp; Pay Option. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check. Visitor Information&nbsp; River Safety — The Green River can fluctuate daily from 830 to 4500 cubic feet per second or higher, depending on the time of year. Life jackets are required on the river. Camping/Picnicking — Indian Crossing and Bridge Hollow developed (fee) campgrounds, adjacent to the Jarvie site, offer drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. Day-use facilities at the Jarvie site include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and rest rooms. Pets must be on a leash at the site. Permits — Permits are required for commercial float boating only. No permits are required for personal use from the Flaming Gorge Dam to the Dinosaur National Monument at Ladore Canyon in Colorado. Fishing — Fishing is limited to artificial bait only. All fish between 13 and 20 inches must be released. You may keep two fish under 13 inches and one fish over 20 inches. Accommodations/Supplies — Gas, food, and lodging can be obtained in the towns of Green River and Rock Springs Wyoming; Maybell, Colorado; and Vernal, Manila, and Dutch John in Utah. Gasoline, food, and phone services are available at the Browns Park Store in Colorado. Extra gas should be carried. Other equipment, such as tire chains, food, water, and a shovel are recommended. Contact •BLM Vernal Field Office:&nbsp; (435) 781 - 4400 170 S. 500 E. Vernal, Utah 84078&nbsp;

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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