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Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Dutch John, Utah — Daggett County.

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38,888Surface acres (whole lake)
9Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120027882); shared with Wyoming, acreage is the whole lake.

Location & fast facts

Where Flaming Gorge Reservoir is in Utah

The red circle marks Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Flaming Gorge Reservoir

  • County: Daggett
  • City or town on the shore: Dutch John
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Shared with: Wyoming. The surface acreage shown is the whole lake; about 34% of the mapped water is in Utah.
  • Distance: about 126 mi from Salt Lake City and 127 mi from Ogden, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Utah: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Utah

Official Utah DWR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 9 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Rainbow trout, Kokanee, Brown trout and Trout
  • Camping. 55 campgrounds within 15 mi, 8 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official stocking data (Utah DWR)

Stocked by the state: Brown trout, Cutthroat trout, Kokanee, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Trout (2015–2026, 12 years; 10,931,123 fish in all, fry included)

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, fish stocking reports (releases into Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Daggett County, since 2015). These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

Lake map

Flaming Gorge Reservoir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Antelope Flat Campground (campground)Cedar Springs Campground (campground)Lucerne Campground (campground)Mustang Ridge Campground (campground)Dutch John Draw Group Campground (campground)Hideout Campground (campground)Jarvies Canyon Campground (campground)Stateline Cove Campground (campground)Deer Run Campground (campground)Red Canyon Campground (campground)Canyon Rim Campground (campground)Arch Dam Group Campground (campground)Manns Campground (campground)Firefighters Memorial Campground (campground)Dutch John Resort (campground)Willows Campground (campground)Anvil Draw (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Boat ramp (Boat launch)5Brinegar Crossing Boat Ramp (Boat launch)6Buckboard Marina Boat Ramp (Boat launch)7Firehole Boat Ramp (Boat launch)8Sheep Creek (Boat launch)91 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Anvil Draw
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  5. 5Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  6. 6Brinegar Crossing Boat Ramp
    Boat launch
  7. 7Buckboard Marina Boat Ramp
    Boat launch
  8. 8Firehole Boat Ramp
    Boat launch
  9. 9Sheep Creek
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120027882), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Flaming Gorge Reservoir

We found 55 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, 27 of them within 5 miles. 8 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Utah

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Flaming Gorge Reservoir, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (41.1834, -109.5401). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Flaming Gorge Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in MT (America/Denver), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    9 public access sites listed, 9 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Anvil Draw——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating41.0755, -109.5617
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.9126, -109.4476
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.9638, -109.5579
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.9234, -109.4468
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.9858, -109.5857
    Brinegar Crossing Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating41.1641, -109.5570
    Buckboard Marina Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating41.2458, -109.5932
    Firehole Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating41.3516, -109.4416
    Sheep Creek——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating40.9239, -109.6750

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Flaming Gorge Reservoir

    How big is Flaming Gorge Reservoir?

    Flaming Gorge Reservoir covers about 38,888 acres in Dutch John, Utah (Daggett County).

    What fish are in Flaming Gorge Reservoir?

    Utah DWR fish stocking reports lists Rainbow trout, Kokanee, Brown trout, Trout, Cutthroat trout and Tiger trout.

    Is there a public boat launch on Flaming Gorge Reservoir?

    Yes. 9 public trailer launches are listed: Sheep Creek, Anvil Draw and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Flaming Gorge Reservoir?

    Yes. We list 55 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 27 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Flaming Gorge Reservoir?

    Flaming Gorge Reservoir touches Dutch John in Daggett County, Utah.

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