Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Management Plan
We are developing a new management plan with direction for all resources and resource uses in the Flaming Gorge NRA.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is the entire Flaming Gorge NRA, which is located in Daggett County, UT and Sweetwater County, WY.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/05/2024 |
| Comment Period | 06/05/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 01/08/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ashley National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Recreation Management; Special Area Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Plan Amendment; Special Area Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Management Plan
Decision Signed Date: 09/23/2025
Forests:
Ashley National Forest
Districts:
Flaming Gorge Ranger District
States:
Utah; Wyoming
Counties:
Daggett; Sweetwater
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Ryan Buerkle
355 North Vernal Ave
Vernal, UT 84078
435-781-5204
ryan.buerkle@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/23/2025