Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

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Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Made of spectacular red canyon walls and arid green forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area sprawls across 207,363 acres of scenic landscape and wilderness.

The most popular destination is Flaming Gorge Reservoir, measuring 91 miles long and spanning the states of Wyoming and Utah. Not to be outdone, the Green River is here, too, separated from the reservoir by the towering wall of the Flaming Gorge Dam, which you can tour. Both the reservoir and the river provide a plethora of water activities to choose from, including fishing from the shore or boat. Open the door to endless water sport opportunities by bringing your own boat or renting one from the Buckboard Marina. Tubing, water skiing, and wakeboarding are just a few ways to enjoy your time on the water. Or opt for another form of water transportation and jet ski, kayak or raft on the river or lake. Around the Flaming Gorge, you will find plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails. There is even plenty of room to camp along the water. However, you’ll want to book at least a month in advance during the summer season.

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Must-do activities at Flaming Gorge National Recreation Site include hiking, fishing, boating, water skiing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, dam tours and geological tours.

The best time to visit Flaming Gorge depends on what activities you’re interested in and what sort of weather you prefer. Naturally, summer is the busiest season, and this is when the air and water are at their warmest. Spring and fall, on the other hand, present fewer crowds and cooler temperatures.

Yes! Some of the most popular scenic drives around Flaming Gorge include the Flaming Gorge–Uintas Scenic Byway, the Sheep Creek and Spirit Lake backways and the Red Cloud Loop. Take a look at this page to learn more about these scenic routes.

Places to stay near Flaming Gorge on the Wyoming side include Buckboard Crossing Campground, Firehole Canyon Campground, Little Bear Motel, Hampton Inn & Suites Green River, Oak Tree Inn and Super 8 by Wyndham Green. Browse more lodging options on our Places to Stay page.

While visiting Flaming Gorge, keep an eye out for bald eagles, pronghorn, mule deer, osprey, river otters, Rocky Mountain elk and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. View this list to learn about more species that can be found in Flaming Gorge Country.

Canyon Rim Trail is considered Flaming Gorge’s most scenic hike. Other great options include Green River Canyon Rim Trail, Red Canyon Overlook Trail, Bear Canyon and Little Hole Trail. Check out this list for more picturesque hiking spots in the area.