Public Land Camping

Red Springs Campground

Vernal, UTManaged by FS
Red Springs Campground

Things to Do

ArcheryBackpackingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCavingClimbingCultural activitiesHikingHorseback ridingHuntingMountain bikingOff highway vehicle trailsOff road vehicle trailsPhotographyPicnickingRaftingRanger stationScenic driveStar gazingSwimmingWater sportsWildlife viewing

RV & Site Information

Guests at Red Springs Campground can enjoy essential amenities including Water Spigot, Accessible Vault Toilets, and Drinking Water. The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.

Popular activities at this location include Archery, Backpacking, Biking, and Birding. The campground's proximity to Vernal offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Utah region.

Located in Vernal, Utah, Red Springs Campground provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

Overview Located just North of mile marker 383 on Highway 191! Coordinates: Latitude: 40.808744 Longitude: -109.468547 Red Springs C.G. is located conveniently off Highway 191 between Vernal and Flaming Gorge within the Ashley National Forest. This campground provides a scenic jumping off point to the wide variety of recreation opportunities on the Forest inlcuding hiking, fishing, and OHV riding. This group site includes water access (various spigots throughout the camp - water will be turned on in the site late July), approximately 8 location to park camper trailers depending on trailer size, many spots for tents to be set up, various concrete picnic tables, new metal firepit rings, and a newly installed double vault toilet. Recreation An impressive variety of nearby natural attractions include the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge and Ashley Karst National Recreation Areas, Cave Systems, East Park Reservoir, and hundreds of miles of trails. Not only can you spend your days and nights in this wonderful, shady, and relaxing campground, but you can also get out and enjoy other features the Ashley National Forest has to offer. There are many hiking, skiing, ATV, and horse trails nearby. Or, head over to Flaming Gorge and enjoy fishing for various sportfish, panfish, or the ever desired giant lake trout! Sheep Creek Geological Loop, Spirit Lake, Ute Fire Tower Lookout, Red Canyon Lodge, and other sought-after stops are within an hour drive of this campground. Facilities Double Vault Toilet, Fire Rings, Concrete Tables, Tested (drinkable) Water from Spigots, Road Base Loop Throughout Campground. Natural Features An impressive variety of nearby natural attractions include the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge and Ashley Karst National Recreation Areas, Cave Systems, East Park Reservoir, and hundreds of miles of trails. Not only can you spend your days and nights in this wonderful, shady, and relaxing campground, but you can also get out and enjoy other features the Ashley National Forest has to offer. There are many hiking, skiing, ATV, and horse trails nearby. Or, head over to Flaming Gorge and enjoy fishing for various sportfish, panfish, or the ever desired giant lake trout! Sheep Creek Geological Loop, Spirit Lake, Ute Fire Tower Lookout, Red Canyon Lodge, and other sought-after stops are within an hour drive of this campground.

Nearby Attractions An impressive variety of nearby natural attractions include the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge and Ashley Karst National Recreation Areas, Cave Systems, East Park Reservoir, and hundreds of miles of trails. Not only can you spend your days and nights in this wonderful, shady, and relaxing campground, but you can also get out and enjoy other features the Ashley National Forest has to offer. There are many hiking, skiing, ATV, and horse trails nearby. Or, head over to Flaming Gorge and enjoy fishing for various sportfish, panfish, or the ever desired giant lake trout! Sheep Creek Geological Loop, Spirit Lake, Ute Fire Tower Lookout, Red Canyon Lodge, and other sought-after stops are within an hour drive of this campground.

Getting There

Take Highway 191, heading north from Vernal. Once you pass Cart creek meadow (west side of the road), you will soon see mile marker 383 (still HWY 191). 1/10th of a mile past the mile marker 383 post, you will see the entrance to the Red Springs campground on the west side of the road (towards the ridge). As you enter, there is a loop through the campground. You can drive either direction on the loop, whatever works best for you and your trailer/setup!

Amenities

Water Spigot
Accessible Vault Toilets
Drinking Water
Water Hookup
Vault Toilets
Proximity to Water: Springs
Cell Phone Service
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