Ashley National Forest

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Description

The Ashley National Forest covers 1,384,131 acres of northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming. Elevations range from 6,000 feet to more than 13,500 feet. Highlights of the forest include the High Uintas Wilderness and King's Peak, the tallest mountain in Utah.

Hobbies & Activities category: Biking opportunity; Climbing activity; Hiking opportunity; Hunting opportunity or museum; Natural area

Ashley National Forest Highlights

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

The Flaming Gorge Lake was created with the completion of the Flaming Gorge Dam on the Green River in 1963. The recreation area surrounds the 91mi/146km long lake, which stretches into Wyoming. The

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Oscar Swett Ranch

Northeast of Dutch John is the Oscar Swett Ranch which is listed on the National Historic Register. There are guided tours of this early-20th century homestead. The ranch was home to Oscar Sweet and his family between 1909 and 1967.

Red Canyon Visitor Center

The Red Canyon Visitor Center in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area has exhibits on the natural history of the area, as well as a magnificent view of the canyon from 1,400ft/427m. The gorge is part of the Ashley National Forest.

Sheep Creek Canyon

The Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area is located a few miles south of Manila in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Sheep Creek is a spawning area for salmon from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The canyon features spectacular rock formations.

Ute Mountain Fire Lookout Tower

The trail to the Ute Mountain Fire Lookout Tower is an easy hike. This was the first fire tower in Utah and is the last one still in operation.

Flaming Gorge Dam

The Flaming Gorge Dam is located 43mi/69km north of Vernal. It is 502ft/153m high and 1,285ft/392m long. The dam has a visitor center which runs tours and is open year-round.

High Uintas Wilderness

The Uintas are the only American mountain range that runs east-west. Most of the High Uintas Wilderness is located in Ashley National Forest, although some spills over into the Wasatch-Cache.

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Address

Ashley National Forest - Vernal Ranger District
355 North Vernal Avenue
Vernal, UT 84078-1703
United States

Map Ashley National Forest

Phone 1 (435) 789-1181
Fax 1 (435) 781-5142

http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley/