GREEN RIVER FLOAT-IN CAMPSITES Campground - 17 Sites, Maps & Photos

The campsites are nestled alongside the beautiful Green River in an area typical of a high desert environment. These sites are surrounded by shady juniper, cottonwood and ponderosa pine trees and during the summer various species of wildflowers dot the landscape.

Recreation: Section "A" (Flaming Gorge Dam to Little Hole Boat Launch) Section "A" of the Green River begins just below the Flaming Gorge Dam and proceeds seven miles through a narrow, breathtaking canyon to the Little Hole take-out. The towering red canyon cliffs, ponderosa pine, glassy clear water, abundant trout and rapids (class I and II) make section "A" of the Green River world famous. The Little Hole National Recreation Trail allows foot access to all seven miles of this stretch of river. Section "B" (Little Hole to Browns Park) It's a little more remote but that means there are fewer people, if that's the experience you're looking for. Limited access in this section allows for healthy brown trout populations to thrive. There are 17 river camps in section "B" that can be accessed only by hiking or floating in. Section "C" (Browns Park to the Utah/Colorado Border) Section "C" is the longest of the three sections. It meanders through the high desert valley of Browns Park to the Colorado state line, with wide open features and a lot of flat water. It's considered the best place to catch a football size trout on a dry fly, but it is also said to be the most challenging for fishing. The Green River offers excellent fishing for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. For more information on fishing the Green River, please visit Utah's Department of Wildlife Resources website .

Nearby: Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs but also for its world-class fishing, boating, hiking, camping, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving. Click Here to learn more about the Ashley National Forest and the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The Bureau of Reclamation offers guided tours of the Flaming Gorge Dams working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; the adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits. In Browns Park, the Bureau of Land Management maintains the historic John Jarvie Ranch. Step back in time and explore the property where John ran a general store, trading post, post office and river ferry. Since Browns Park was a hiding place for outlaws, John became acquainted with many colorful members of Browns Parks history including, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid of the Wild Bunch; outlaws Matt Warner and Isom Dart; and Queen of the Rustlers, Ann Bassett. Click Here for more information about the John Jarvie Ranch. In the nearby town of Dutch John, there are several businesses that can provide services before and during your trip. These businesses include: Flaming Gorge Recreation Services (435)885-3191 Raft Rental, Guided Fishing, Shuttle Service, General Store, Lodging, Bait, Gas Green River Outfitters (435)885-3338 - Raft Rental, Guided Fishing, Shuttle Service, General Store, Lodging, Bait, Gas Flaming Gorge Resort (435)889-3773 - Raft Rental, Guided Fishing, Shuttle Service, General Store, Lodging, Bait, Gas

Phone: (435)784-3445
Facilities: All of the river camps are equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with benches, tent pads and a blind for a portable toilet. No potable water is available. Vault toilets can be found near Cottonwood Camp and Red Creek Camp. Float-in distance from Boat Launch Areas to Campsite: Stonefly I & II (river left) Distance From Spillway Launch: 8.2 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 1 mile Accessible by Foot: Yes Sand (river left) Distance From Spillway Launch: 8.3 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 1.1 miles Accessible by Foot: Yes Bootleg (river left) Distance From Spillway Launch: 8.42 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 1.22 miles Accessible by Foot: Yes Cats Paw (river left) Distance From Spillway Launch: 8.55 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 1.35 miles Accessible by Foot: Yes Cottonwood (river left) Distance From Spillway Launch: 8.75 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 1.55 miles Accessible by Foot: Yes Grasshopper I & II (river right) Distance From Spillway Launch: 9.35 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 2.15 miles Accessible by Foot: No Jackson Creek (river right) Distance From Spillway Launch: 9.65 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 2.45 miles Accessible by Foot: No Cicada (river right) Distance From Spillway Launch: 9.9 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 2.7 miles Accessible by Foot: No Trails End (river left) Distance From Spillway Launch: 10 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 2.8 miles Accessible by Foot: Yes Big Pine I & II (river left) Distance From Spillway Launch: 10.5 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 3.3 miles Accessible by Foot: No Pugmire Pocket (river right) Distance From Spillway Launch: 10.75 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 3.55 miles Accessible by Foot: No Red Creek I & II (river right) Distance From Spillway Launch: 11.6 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 4.4 miles Accessible by Foot: No Treetop (river right) Distance From Spillway Launch: 12.2 miles Distance From Little Hole Launch: 5 miles Accessible by Foot: No
Directions: From Vernal, Utah: Take U.S. Highway 191 north for 45 miles. Cross the Flaming Gorge Dam and turn right on the road leading to upper launch site at Spillway Boat Ramp. To launch from Little Hole continue on Highway 191 to the town of Dutch John and turn right on Little Hole Road. Follow that road for about 6 miles until you arrive at the Little Hole Boat Launch Area. From Rock Springs, Wyoming: Take U.S. Highway 191 south for 63 miles. Just before crossing the dam, turn left on the road to Spillway Boat Ramp, or at the town of Dutch John, turn left off Highway 191 and go east on Little Hole Road about 6 miles to Little Hole Boat Launch Area.