Outdoor Science and Learning

Building educational context for youth requires parents, guardians, mentors, and extended, inter-generational families. Experiences within the Ashley National Forest are cemented through these relationships. Visiting the many interpretive areas, visitor centers or participating in the forest's interpretive programs will help lay the educational foundation that the whole family can enjoy.

Interpretive Areas/Exhibits

Interpretive areas in the Ashley National Forest offer visitors opportunities to connect with nature, history, and conservation efforts in meaningful ways.  These sites provide educational experiences that highlight unique landscapes, cultural heritage, and ecological importance of the Forest

Visitor Centers

Visitor centers serve as gateways to adventure- offering essential information, maps, and exhibits that enhance the publics experience. Whether you are exploring the rugged landscapes of Flaming Gorge or planning a gentle float down the Green River, these centers are valuable resources to help make the most of your visit.

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Cedar Springs Boat Launch Area

Cedar Springs Boat Launch Area provides access to boat-in reservoir campgrounds.

Colton Guard Station

The Colton Guard Station is located in the Colton Hollow area, approximately 5 miles west of U.S. Highway 191. It is near Vernal, Utah, in the Ashley National Forest. The Civilian Conservation Corps…

Dam Point Picnic Site

Picnic and interpretive area near the Flaming Gorge Dam and Visitor's Center. 

Deep Creek Campground

Nestled at the northern edge of the Uinta Mountains, this small campground offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts. Flanked by the tranquil waters of Carter Creek and Deep Creek, the campground…

Deer Run Campground

Deer Run Campground is a small campground that is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. Deer Run is situated among juniper, pinyon pine and…

Dowd Mountain Overlook

Dowd Mountain is often overlooked as visitors rush to more well-known Flaming Gorge locations. USFS road #094 is a maintained dirt/gravel road from the highway climbing gently for about 8 miles to…

Dripping Springs Campground

Dripping Springs Campground is situated in the rolling high desert terrain near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The campground is part of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National…

Firefighters Memorial Campground

Firefighters Campground is just 3 miles from beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. The campground serves as a memorial to…

Firehole Campground

Firehole Canyon Campground is located on the far northeastern shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir within the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. Rock Springs, Wyoming, is just…

Fisherman Day Use Area

 The Fisherman Day Use Area provides access to Rock Creek and the Lower Stillwater Ponds. Access may be limited due to landslide debris.