Canyon Rim
- 18
- sites
- May–Jun, Aug–Oct
- best months
Is Canyon Rim open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Ashley National Forest.
Flaming Gorge Fall Prescribed Burn
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · USFS · Ashley National Forest
Anvil Draw Boat Ramp Temporary Closure
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · Order 0401-26-01-03 · USFS · Ashley National Forest
Flaming Gorge Reservoir Water Levels
Agency alert covering Ashley National Forest · USFS · Ashley National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ashley National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 18 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 7,470 ft
- Near Dutch JohnFlaming Gorge Ranger District · Ashley National Forest
Canyon Rim Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir, along Red Canyon Road at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail and canoeing and fishing at Greens Lake.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge8 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Oct
Best time to visit Canyon Rim
Best months: May–June and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
37° / 13°
4 wet · 4 snow
Feb
40° / 15°
4 wet · 3 snow
Mar
50° / 24°
6 wet · 3 snow
Apr
57° / 30°
6 wet · 2 snow
May
67° / 38°
7 wet
Jun
79° / 45°
5 wet
Jul
87° / 52°
5 wet
Aug
84° / 52°
6 wet
Sep
75° / 43°
6 wet
Oct
61° / 32°
5 wet · 1 snow
Nov
46° / 22°
4 wet · 3 snow
Dec
36° / 13°
4 wet · 4 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Flaming Gorge, UT, 8 mi away at 6,244 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more campsites worth the drive
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Greens Lake
~2 min drive
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Skull Creek
~3 min drive
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Greendale
~8 min drive
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Jarvies Family Boat in
~8 min drive
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Cedar Springs Campground
~9 min drive
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Mustang Ridge Campground
~11 min drive
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Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest)
~1 min drive
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Red Canyon
~1 min drive
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Meadow Park
~8 min drive
Meadow Park is a campground in Utah at about 7,781 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Pine Forest RV Park
~8 min drive
Pine Forest RV Park is a campground in Utah at about 6,938 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Canyon Rim
18 sites for RV and tent camping