The Lone Mesa Group Camping Site is a remote campground located in the Lower Green watershed of Utah. The site is situated on the edge of a mesa, offering stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. Visitors can expect to see the rugged beauty of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and the Green River from the campground.
Nearby points of interest include the Flaming Gorge Dam, which offers tours and a visitor center, and the Red Fleet State Park, which features hiking trails and fishing. The area also offers opportunities for mountain biking, rock climbing, and boating.
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, but there is no potable water or electricity available at the site. Visitors are advised to bring their own water and supplies.
Interesting facts about the area include the presence of dinosaur fossils in the Rock Springs Formation, which can be seen in the nearby Dinosaur National Monument. The area is also home to several endangered species, such as the Colorado pikeminnow and the razorback sucker.
The best time of year to visit the Lone Mesa Group Camping Site is in the spring or fall, when temperatures are mild and the area is less crowded. Average temperatures in the spring (March-May) range from 30-60°F, while temperatures in the fall (September-November) range from 40-70°F.
Sources:
- https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233077
- https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/flaming-gorge/
- https://www.nps.gov/dino/index.htm