Red Canyon Visitor Center
Perched high above the reservoir at the southern end of Flaming Gorge NRA lies the Red Canyon Recreation Complex. A destination unto itself for many visitors, the area includes the Red Canyon Overlook and Red Canyon Visitor Center. These sites offer commanding views of the 700' wide and 1,400' deep Red Canyon that frames the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The Red Canyon Visitor Center sits on the southern rim of the Red Canyon above the Flaming Gorge Reservoir overlooking a stunning view into the 1,631 foot canyon. The design of the building was to feature this magnificent view in a safe setting for visitors. Construction began on the Red Canyon Visitor Center in 1964 and was completed by summer of 1965. The architect for this project was Thair H. Blackburn of Ogden Utah.
The center currently provides scenic points of interest, educational programs, natural history, interpretive trails, and recreation information for the larger Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (NRA) as well as other recreational opportunities surrounding the NRA. For many of our visitors this center is the only opportunity they have to experience the beauty of the canyon. The center also provides interpretive signage and exhibits that allow the visitor to continue their discovery as they immerse themselves with the rich cultural and natural history of the area.
Points of Interest
Nearby Camping
Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Greendale - Flaming Gorge | 8 | 6,998 ft | |||
Oaks Park | 11 | 9,277 ft | |||
Lucerne | 143 | 6,057 ft | |||
Greens Lake - Flaming Gorge | 20 | 7,467 ft | |||
Steinaker State Park | 29 | 5,560 ft | |||
Red Fleet State Park | 31 | 5,719 ft | |||
Buckboard Crossing | 46 | 6,111 ft | |||
Antelope Flat - Flaming Gorge | 46 | 6,068 ft | |||
Firefighters Memorial - Flaming Gorge | 94 | 6,861 ft | |||
Mustang Ridge - Flaming Gorge | 70 | 6,141 ft | |||
Cedar Springs - Flaming Gorge | 21 | 6,140 ft | |||
East Park | 21 | 9,050 ft | |||
Red Canyon - Flaming Gorge | 8 | 7,420 ft | |||
Deer Run - Flaming Gorge | 13 | 6,210 ft | |||
Skull Creek - Flaming Gorge | 17 | 7,446 ft | |||
Canyon Rim - Flaming Gorge | 15 | 7,439 ft | |||
Lodgepole | 35 | 8,082 ft | |||
Sheep Creek Bay - Flaming Gorge | 16 | 6,050 ft |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
---|---|
Duchesne River Near Randlett
USGS 09302000 |
197 cfs |
White River Near Watson
USGS 09306500 |
867 cfs |
Duchesne River At Myton
USGS 09295000 |
158 cfs |
Uinta River At Randlett
USGS 09301500 |
38 cfs |
Duchesne R Ab Uinta R Near Randlett
USGS 09295100 |
153 cfs |
Green River Below Fontenelle Reservoir
USGS 09211200 |
1,200 cfs |
Green River Near Jensen
USGS 09261000 |
6,240 cfs |