UT>Official 2014 Utah Hang Flaming Gorge

[arczeneb]

Flaming Gorge 2014 Hang Date June 12-15 Check In 1400 Check Out 1300

At SkullCreek campground.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ashle...72177&actid=29
Reservations Recreation.gov
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Sk...ex=CampingSpot
Ashley National Forest Information
http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_...rdb5276871.pdf

The beautiful scenery and wildlife at Flaming Gorge Reservoir will leave you talking for years to come. From High country meadows and plains, to rich valleys and deep terrains this area will simply amaze you. Red Canyon is over 4000 feet across, and over 1400' deep. With numerous overlooks and paths you can get out and see nature as it was intended.
Abundant wildlife can be seen at every elevation. At the higher elevations elk, moose, white tailed deer, brown & cinnamon bears, Bighorn sheep, and some Mountain Lions have been seen.
The Flaming Gorge Reservoir has a history of being known as one of the west’s greatest fisheries. From the world record German Browns caught throughout the 70’s and early 80’s to the state record lake trout, rainbow trout and brown trout, Lake Flaming Gorge is known for holding big fish. This 91 mile long reservoir holds numerous trophy species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout (Mackinaw), kokanee salmon, tiger trout, small mouth bass, largemouth bass, carp, channel catfish and burbot.
Red Canyon is a fantastic gorge carved over the years by the mighty Green River. In 1964, the floodgates of Flaming Gorge Dam were created from the waters of the Green. The color contrast between the red walls of Red Canyon and the green/blue color of the lake is indeed photo worthy. This route follows the south side of the canyon rim and provides many spectacular overlooks of the lake below.
And more bike riding, hiking, kayaking, fishing or just laying around the campsite.
For the kids in us.
http://www.dinoland.com/

Fishing the Green River

[arczeneb]

I will be at site #14 check it out unavailable. My dates are Wednesday thru Sunday #of occupants I put 8 with 2 vehicles, tent (typo should read hammock). Site #15 and #12 are open. Site #15 max length 45 need to secure this one and #12 is a pull out both full shade. Hopefully when I arrive one of the two walk in sites will be claimed by me. Nine sites available.
Why #14 if the photos are true this area is more open for a hang plus I can get farther back away. Four days of hiking, camping and kayaking.
Set you time off or vacation and come enjoy the Flaming Gorge.

At the rim canyon overlooking the gorge.
http://www.flaminggorgecountry.com/m...dCanyonRim.jpg

[cataraftgirl]

Site #12 secured for Thursday 6/12 - Saturday 6/14. Booked for 2 cars & 10 people. This is a pull through site, so I'll bring my trailer with my fishing cat & maybe a touring kayak. Float & fish section A one day, and do a little kayak touring another?
Let's go hang at the Gorge!
KJ

[OutandBack]

Looks wonderful. Thanks for the picts.
Any suggestions for the best town to pickup an outofstate fishing licence?
I plan to bring my 14' Kayak.

[OdieGreen]

My family of 5 is in. Do I need to reserve another site of have enough been reserved and we can split one with someone?

[arczeneb]

Looks wonderful. Thanks for the picts.
Any suggestions for the best town to pickup an outofstate fishing licence?
I plan to bring my 14' Kayak.

Is this what you are looking for.
http://wildlife.utah.gov/licenses/

[cataraftgirl]

Looks wonderful. Thanks for the picts.
Any suggestions for the best town to pickup an outofstate fishing licence?
I plan to bring my 14' Kayak.

Trout Creek Fly shop in Dutch John should have everything you need. But getting it ahead of time will save time. Looks like Red Canyon lodge is at the end of the road past Skull Creek CG and they will have the recreation passes that we'll need if we float the river or paddle the lake.

[brooklynkayak]

For those that are going to be driving around Dino Land. Jones hole is a very good hike for the whole family and is amazing. It is a bit remote, but is accessed on a paved road.
If you have young kids, just hike part way down and turn around. Lots for kids to see.

http://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisi...sholetrail.htm

[cataraftgirl]

For the fisherpersons in the group..... here's the Trout Creek Fly website. Has good info & a hatch chart.
http://fishutahsgreenriver.com/

Section A is 7 miles long and goes from the dam to Little Hole. It's a gorgeous canyon just to float, but it's also a blue ribbon fishery. There are 10 named rapids in section A. They are rated II - II+. Mother-in-law rapid is the trickiest one (II+), but if you can read water remotely well you should be fine. There is also a good trail along the north side of the river all the way, so you can hike, wade and fish. I'll be bringing my mini-cat on my small trailer, so if others want to float section A, we can shuttle my rig down to Little Hole to pick us up. I should be able to fit a few small boats on the trailer. Shuttle takes about 45 minutes if I remember right??? I do know that speeding on the Little Hole road is a bad idea (ask me how I know that ). River requirements are.....PFDs at all times, spare oar or paddle, bailing device if not a self -bailer, and floatation in canoes.

I've never done any kayak touring on the main Flaming Gorge res. but would love to if I have a touring SOT by then. I know there are lots of boat launches. I do know that there's a nice swimming beach over at Mustang Ridge that might make a nice launching spot?

Red Canyon Lodge near the Skull Creek CG has an amazing overlook of the reservoir. It's a must see. Tons of fun stuff to do. I'm not a hiker, but I'm sure there are lots of good hikes to do.

[SnrMoment]

I reserved #15. 10 hangers, 2 vehicles.