Local Area Recreation Near Flaming Gorge / Manila KOA Journey

If you are into outdoor recreation, Flaming Gorge is the place for you!  Fishing, boating, biking, hiking, ATV riding, river rafting and much more. Come and enjoy your favorite hobbies and maybe even try something new.

World Class Fishing

World Class Fishing

Fishing at its best!  Spend a couple of days on Flaming Gorge Reservoir fishing for kokanee salmon, rainbow trout and huge lake trout!  Then spend a couple more day on the Green River fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat and more!  Still not done fishing? Try out the high mountain lakes and streams, you might even catch a tiger trout!

Water Sports

Water Sports

Are you looking for a great place to go wake surfing, water skiing, wake boarding, swimming, paddle boarding, jet skis, lazy days on the pontoon or maybe a combination of all of these?  Flaming Gorge is the place for you!!  With 91 miles of lake there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy your favorite water sport.  Don't have any of these toys?  We can help you find a rental in the area.

Photography

Photography

Flaming Gorge was made for photography!  With everything from gorgeous red rocks, high mountain forests and all the wildlife, you will find yourself in photography heaven.

Horseback riding at the nearby Red Canyon

Horseback riding at the nearby Red Canyon

Ride a horse through the beautiful Ashley National Recreation Area and find yourself on the Red Canyon Rim overlooking Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

Hiking

Hiking

So many miles of hiking trails!  Short half mile hikes all the way up to the 104 mile Highline through the Uinta Mountains.  There is a hiking trail for everyone.  We have trail maps available to help you go on an adventure!

OHV Trails

OHV Trails

There are a lot of adventures to be had on your OHV at Flaming Gorge!  Take a leisurely drive through the Ashley National Forest, an exciting ride to overlook Flaming Gorge Reservoir and a lot more.  For more information on trails go to: https://www.flaminggorgecountry.com/ATV-Adventures.   We suggest that you leave your OHV's on your trailer to get them to the trail heads.. ATV maps are available at the Ashley Nation Forest Service Office  and at our facility.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Check out the local trails and see some amazing country!  The Dowd Mountain and Red Canyon Rim trails give you spectacular views of Flaming Gorge. Elk Park takes you through some of the most beautiful country there is!  Go to:https://www.flaminggorgecountry.com/biking to find more information about local biking trails.

Rocky Ridge Outpost Wagon Rides and Petting Zoo

Rocky Ridge Outpost Wagon Rides and Petting Zoo

Get a feel for what it was like in the "Old West" as you board a wagon for a ride to see local petroglyphs!  When you get back to the Outpost, stick around and see the farm animals in the petting Zoo.

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Rocky Ridge Outpost Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals

Rocky Ridge Outpost Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals

Spend a day on the water kayaking or paddle boarding.  Rentals can be found at the Rocky Ridge Outpost

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Daggett County Centennial Museum

Daggett County Centennial Museum

Enjoy some time learning the history of Daggett County.  Housed in the old school from the town of Linwood, this little museum is full of interesting facts about the area.