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

Stunning red rock canyons, beautiful water and amazing fishing!  What more could you want?

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

Sheep Creek Geological Loop

Sheep Creek Geological Loop

This 10-mile loop just off Highway 44 is a not to be missed stop during your visit to Flaming Gorge.  Dramatic geology combined with stunning views make this loop a place you will talk about for years!  Don't forget about the wildlife!  Mule deer, elk, moose and big horn sheep are seen regularly as people take this drive.

Red Canyon

Red Canyon

Restaurant, horseback riding, and visitor's center.

Dowd Mountain Overlook

Dowd Mountain Overlook

One of our favorite spots!  From this overlook you can see the Flaming Gorge Reservois wind its way into Wyoming and flow into beautiful Red Canyon.  Gorgeous!  Plan to spend some time mountain biking and hiking this beautiful spot.

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!