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Skull Creek Campground is located about 35 miles north of Vernal, Utah near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking on local trails and boating, fishing and swimming on the reservoir. Recreation Red Canyon and Greens Lake are nearby. Canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout are popular activities at Greens Lake. The Red Canyon Rim Trail is a great place for hiking, biking and wildlife watching. The Red Canyon Visitor Center offers interpretive displays and area information. Red Canyon Lodge is situated on the shore of Greens Lake. Canoe and bike rentals, horseback riding, a restaurant and gift shop are available. Facilities The campground contains 17 single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. There is no drinking water available. Natural Features Skull Creek lies in a hillside forested with ponderosa pines and aspens near Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The campground is partially shaded. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Nearby Attractions Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also for its world-class fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities on the reservoir. Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; The adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits. The Green River below the dam provides spectacular rafting opportunities. A trip down the river offers unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art. ADA Access: N
Located off Highway 44, just west of the junction of Highways 44 and 191 in the Flaming Gorge area, about 35 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
Parking:
This campground has paved roads and parking spurs.
$12/night for single unit. The single site fee covers the cost of 1 vehicle. Each single site's maximum capacity is 2 vehicles. There will be an extra vehicle fee for the second vehicle collected on site. 2 vehicles = 1 sleeping unit (trailer, pop-up, pickup camper, RV, etc) + 1 passenger vehicle or 2 passenger vehicles. There is not room for 2 sleeping units.
This campground does have some first come first serve sites. Reservations for reserved sites must be made at least 4 days in advance. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) This campground does have a few first come, first served sites. However, it is recommended to make a reservation a head of time to ensure a spot.
Garbage dumpster is available. There is NO WATER available at this campground. There is a fee to use the dump stations that are located at Antelope Flat, Deer Run, Firefighters, and Lodgepole. Showers are located at Deer Run and Mustang Ridge for campers with proof of camping registration.
Firewood is available to purchase at the Greens Lake Campground. Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Beautiful campsite tucked away in the forest. Abundant wildlife around. Sites are spread out nicely. Far enough out to feel remote but still close enough for basic amenities.
We enjoyed the atmosphere. Don't expect alot of amenities. Just outhouses are available. Bring your own water in. There are tent pads, tables and fire pits at each site.
Great shade. Wide open spaces mix. Hear cows moving. Very clean and nice
Great campground up in the pines at 8000’. Just off highway, decent paved road through the campground. Sites are gravel. Several pull throughs. Nice hike on marked trail from campground to Green Lake. It’s much cooler up here than the campgrounds closer to the lake.
Our family of 6 had a great time at this campground. It was so pretty and the stars were amazing at night. There were outhouses and toilet paper was provided. They keep them clean, but the flies were still an issue (but that’s to be expected).
It was fun to be surrounded by animals. We saw chipmunks, squirrels, deer, antelope, and a moose with her babies. During the night, a cow was really close to our tent and mooing very loudly.
We had a fire pit and a picnic table which was awesome. It made eating a lot easier.
The only minor complaint I think anyone could really have was the occasional noise from someone driving by on the road. It really wasn’t that bad though.
We loved this spot and will definitely camp here again!
