📷 F.B. Slote, Public domainFlaming Gorge Dam
Dutch John, UT
A 500-foot concrete dam in a red-walled gorge of the Green River. Walk across the top; the river below is famous for trout.
Flaming Gorge Dam is a 502-foot (153 m) dam on the Green River near Dutch John in northeastern Utah, on US Highway 191. It impounds Flaming Gorge Reservoir and generates hydropower. The Bureau of Reclamation owns it.
Important: you cannot cross the dam crest, and walking across the dam is not allowed. Instead, a self-guided loop leads to an overlook with a view of the base of the dam and the Green River. Reclamation says guided dam tours are no longer offered.
The visitor center has a large 3D model of the Flaming Gorge area plus exhibits. It is operated by the Intermountain Natural History Association and, according to a Reclamation news release, reopened for the season on April 15, 2026, daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The end of the season is not stated, and an older Forest Service page still lists it as closed until further notice. Confirm current opening beforehand, phone 435-885-3135 (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Dutch John, UT
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 40.9146, -109.4216
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and October. Hot in July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Flaming Gorge Dam?
Flaming Gorge Dam is in Dutch John, UT, at GPS 40.9146, -109.4216. It is about 17 mi from Manila.
Can you camp near Flaming Gorge Dam?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Arch Dam Group Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Flaming Gorge Dam?
Flaming Gorge Dam is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dinosaurs and Flaming Gorge.
What is there to see near Flaming Gorge Dam?
Places worth a stop nearby: Red Canyon Overlook (7 mi), Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area (14 mi), Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall (33 mi) and Mirror Lake, Uinta Mountains (78 mi).
When is the best time to visit Flaming Gorge Dam?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)