State Parks and National Parks

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Situated within Ashley National Forest, the Lake Flaming Gorge Recreation Area stretch for 91 miles from northeastern Utah into southern Wyoming. The lake is famous for its trout fishing and the red mountains that border it.

Boating, water skiing, parasailing, and swimming are also popular on Flaming Gorge Lake.

Below the lake, the Green River boasts world-class fly fishing. Visitors raft the river to Little Hole and Browns Park. Neither a permit nor a commercial guide are required.

Backpacking, hiking, camping and picnicking are also popular recreation activities. There are many campgrounds within the recreation area.

Recreation passes can be purchased at the Flaming Gorge Ranger District in Manila, at Flaming Gorge Visitor Centers, at the Vernal Supervisor's Office, and at local businesses.

Photo credits in order: Courtesy of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Photo by W.S. Keller, courtesy of National Park Service.