Daggett County, Utah
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Daggett County, Utah
Hike the Red Canyon Rim Trail at Flaming Gorge
5.05 miIf you only have time for a quick trip to the overlook, the main network of paths leave directly north from the Red Canyon Visitor Center and lead to a few viewpoints that provide impressive vistas to the east and west. For those looking for more solitude away from pavement, the Red Canyon Rim t...Read more -
Daggett County, Utah
Fly Fish the Green River below Flaming Gorge
4.0Located in the northeast corner of Utah, this section of the Green River begins beneath the Flaming Gorge dam. The "A" section runs from the dam to Little Hole, and there is parking and trail access from both ends. If you plan on launching a boat, it's easy to setup a shuttle in Dutch John. For...Read more -
Vernal, Utah
Hike and Fly-Fish Jone's Hole Creek
8 miStarting from the Jone's Hole National Fish Hatchery the trail follows spring fed Jone's Hole Creek 4 miles to its confluence with the Green River. Along the trail you will be treated to scenic views of the desert canyon, wildlife such as bighorn sheep and deer, as well as spectacular fly fishing...Read more -
Vernal, Utah
Hike the Desert Voices and Sound of Silence Trails
3.54.7 mi / 340 ft gainTo get to the Sound of Silence trail head from the entrance of Dinosaur National Monument in Jensen, UT stay on US 149 past the visitor center and you will see parking parallel to the road in about 2 miles on your left. The views are amazing as soon as you get on 149 driving into the park as you...Read more -
Moffat County, Colorado
Whitewater Raft the Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur National Monument
46 miStarting from the Lodore Ranger Station in Colorado the trip begins as a mild float before the Green River abruptly cuts through the Uinta Mountains in an area named The Gates of Lodore. From there the gradient of the river increases as the imposing vermillion canyon walls covered with lush gree...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Kings Peak
4.828.56 mi / 5213 ft gainFrom the Henry Fork Trailhead (approx. 9400 feet elev.) the trail gains very little elevation during the first 5.5 miles with several lakes to camp by along the way. The first lake reached is Alligator Lake. At just under 3 miles from the trailhead, this beautiful lake is an excellent choice for ...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Red Castle and Red Castle Lakes
4.623.13 mi / 2149 ft gainThe Red Castle is a stunning formation of crumbling red rock that rises around several small lakes, high in the Uinta Mountains. The trail begins at the China Meadows Trailhead. From there, it heads south for about 8 miles, winding through lodgepole pine forests and skirting vast alpine meadows, ...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Backpack to Red Caslte Lake and Mt. Wilson
27 mi / 4200 ft gainUtah's 13ers are generally overshadowed by their 14er neighbors to the east, but do not be fooled, Utah's 13ers require a tremendous amount of effort to summit. The closest 13er to a road, Tokewanna, is about 18 miles round trip. The farthest 13er peaks are more than 30 miles round trip. These pe...Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in Daggett County
Daggett County, Utah
Hideout Canyon Boat In Campground
Overview
Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, 2 miles from the nearest road.This popular ca...
Dutch John, Utah
Red Canyon
Overview
Red Canyon Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir in northeastern Utah along Red Canyon Roa...
Red Canyon Road
Canyon Rim
Overview
Canyon Rim Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir, along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of...
Dutch John, Utah
Greens Lake
Overview
Greens Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjo...
Dutch John, Utah
Skull Creek
Overview
Skull Creek Campground is located about 35 miles north of Vernal, Utah near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Visitors enjoy hiking and b...
Dutch John, Utah
Firefighters Campground
Overview
Firefighters Campground is just 3 miles from beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Are...