Local Area Attractions Near Flaming Gorge / Manila KOA Journey

Flaming Gorge and the Ashley National Forest are both close by.  They provide so many things to see and do.  Beautiful scenery, fishing, hiking, biking and more!

Flaming Gorge

Flaming Gorge

Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a 91 mile lake located in the very corner of Utah and Wyoming.  The reservoir is great for fishing, sightseeing, watersports and more!

Green River

Green River

Don't miss out on one of the top fly fishing rivers in the nation! 

Looking for a family friendly adventure?  Rafting the Green River is a great way to spend the day.

Raft rentals and fishing guides can be found at: https://www.flaminggorgecountry.com

Sheep Creek Geological Loop

Sheep Creek Geological Loop

Dramatic geology! Also the home of the Tower Rock 10K.

Red Canyon

Red Canyon

Restaurant, horseback riding, and visitor's center.

Dowd Mountain Overlook

Dowd Mountain Overlook

Spectacular bike and hiking trails at this location.

Local Area Recreation Near Flaming Gorge / Manila KOA Journey

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!