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Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, Ut)
3.70115 reviewsPO BOX 279, MANILA, UT, 84046, USA
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6,000 ftPrice
$30 - $198/night
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Reservable
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35 campsites
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Open from May 15 to ...
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Very Pet Friendly
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6,000 ftPrice
$30 - $198/night
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Reservable
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35 campsites
Season
Open from May 15 to ...
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Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
Get DirectionsAntelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, Ut)
$30.00 - $198.00 / night
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GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC - Large Group : $198.00; GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $173.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $30.00; TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC: $30.00....
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Group Site Fee$173.00
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PO BOX 279, MANILA, UT, 84046, USA
Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, Ut)
PO BOX 279, MANILA, UT, 84046, USA
Nearby places
Dutch John (8 miles), Manila (28 miles), Vernal (54 miles), Rock Springs (58 miles)
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Reference information about Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest, Ut) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>Antelope Flat Campground lies on the shores of the beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet, on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Visitors love Antelope Flat for its easy access to boating, water skiing and fishing.</p><p>Nearly every site within the campground offers scenic reservoir and mountain views. Russian olive trees and cottonwoods dot the rolling, sagebrush-covered landscape. Shade is limited, and temperatures range from warm days to cool nights.</p><p>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.</p><p>Several family sites are available, each with a cabana, picnic table and campfire ring; some sites have grills.</p><p>Flush toilets and drinking water are provided and a dump station is available to use for a fee. A boat ramp is located on-site. The campground is accessed via a gravel road. Firewood can be obtained by the vendor. <strong>Don't Move Firewood:</strong> Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. </p><p><strong>Nearby Attractions:</strong></p><ul><li>Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam, and the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits.</li><li>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.</li></ul>
About the campground
The elevation is 6,300 ft. The campground, located on the southeast side of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, is composed of four loops. Loops A and B are located on a sagebrush-covered area with some lacy shade provided by scattered Russian Olive and other trees. Loop A has no toilet or water spigots. Loops C and D are closed. Most sites in the campground have ramadas. Privacy is poor but most camp sites have a view of the reservoir. A boat ramp is to the left of the campground entrance. he campground has had a resident Osprey family near the boat ramp and a small herd of Pronghorn attracted by the host's patch of green grass for several years. This campground is 1 of 18 in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (NRA). Interpretive programs are provided at different locations during the summer; check the campground fee station bulletin board for schedule. The NRA has numerous "boat-in" camps along the Green River and the reservoir's shoreline; check with the Flaming Gorge Ranger District Office or visitor center for more details to include rafting outfitters. Marinas and lodges in the area offer a wide range of services from mountain bike rental to horseback trail rides, groceries to restaurants, and raft and boat rentals to fishing guides and bait. The lodges, Flaming Gorge Lodge, Red Canyon Lodge, and Lake Lodge, are scattered around the NRA. Firewood is generally available for a fee from either the campground host or lodges. Ashley National Forest 31 Possible day trips are: Dinosaur National Monument, Sheep Creek Geological Loop, Swett Ranch (living history exhibit), Ute Fire Lookout Tower, Flaming Gorge Dam and Spillway (including the visitor center), float trips down the Green River, Red Canyon Visitor Center, and more.
Seasons & access
Open May 10 through September 14
Facilities
Flaming Gorge Reservoir is 42,000 acres. Depending on demand, the level will fluctuate. Rafting is possible on the Green River. Swimming is available at Firehole campground. Ashley National Forest 32 Hiking: There are some 220 miles of trails in the Flaming Gorge NRA. A few are: Bear Canyon/Bootleg #1156 (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 1.5 miles Canyon Rim #1001 (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 4 miles Little Hole Trail #1006 (foot) - 7.2 miles Old Carter Military #1016 (foot, horse, mountain bike, & ATV) - 7 miles Swett Ranch #1157 (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 3 miles Skull Creek (Canyon Rim) #1162 (foot & horse) - 1 mile Tamarack Lake #1024 (foot & horse) - 4 miles Fishing: In the Flaming Gorge Reservoir: Mackinaw (Lake trout), Utah Chub, Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass In the Green River: Rainbow and Brown trout
Water activities
Flaming Gorge Reservoir is 42,000 acres. Depending on demand, the level will fluctuate. Rafting is possible on the Green River. Swimming is available at Firehole campground. Ashley National Forest 32
RV information
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. The interior road is rough.
Directions
In Dutch John, UT, at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 191 and South Blvd, take US Rt. 191 north 4.7 miles to Antelope Flat sign (Forest Rt. 145). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 145 (dirt and gravel) and go 5 miles to campground. NOTE: Last 4.5 miles is rough with serious washboarding. Take it slow.
- National Forest
- Ashley National Forest
- Ranger District
- Flaming Gorge
- Elevation
- 6300
- Rate
- $20 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 16
- Open Season
- May – September
