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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Lodgepole Campground

Lodgepole Campground, nestled near the picturesque Flaming Gorge Reservoir, is located just 26 miles north of Vernal, Utah, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. This serene haven offers visitors the…

Lucerne Campground

Welcome to Lucerne Campground, a well-loved destination on the serene shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, standing proudly at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Nestled within a high desert landscape, you'll…

Lucerne Valley Amphitheater

Lucerne Valley Amphitheater

Manns Campground

A small campground quiet campground located just off of UT Hwy 44 and nestled next to the serene Sheep Creek. Located at an elevation of 6,040 feet, this campground offers a perfect blend of natural…

Miners Gulch Group Campground

Miners Gulch Campground is located next to Rock Creek in the Rock Creek Drainage at an elevation of 7,500 feet. The drainage sits on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors…

Moon Lake Campground

Moon Lake Campground is located on the shores of the scenic two mile long Moon Lake on the southern slope of the 13,000 foot peaked Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to Moon Lake to enjoy cool mountain…

Moose Pond Scenic Byway

Moose Pond Scenic Byway offers pond fishing, interpretive signs, a nature trail, and picnic area.

Mustang Ridge Amphitheater

Mustang Ridge Campground Amphitheater

Mustang Ridge Campground

Mustang Ridge Campground sits atop a scenic high desert bluff overlooking the stunning Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The reservoir is just half a mile from the campground, offering easy access to its…

Palisades Park Picnic Site

This is a picnic day-use area along the Sheep Creek Geological Loop.