Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
Flaming
Gorge National Recreation Area including the section of
the Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam is administered by the Ashley
National Forest. This rugged wildland stretches from Wyoming high
deserts, where herds of antelope play along the lake shore, to the
forested slopes of Utah's Uinta Mountains. A diverse land of scenic
beauty, Flaming Gorge lends itself to many memorable outdoor adventures.
In 1869, Major John Wesley Powell, on expedition
down the Green River, looked in awe at this magnificent country
and named it Flaming Gorge. Today the brilliant red cliffs are scenic
attractions for thousands of visitors annually. The heart of the
National Recreation Area is a 91-mile-long reservoir, created by
the Flaming Gorge Dam. With over 300 miles of shoreline, boat ramps,
full service lodges and marinas, Lake Flaming Gorge is an aquatic
paradise. While motor boating, sailing, swimming, windsurfing, water
skiing, and scuba diving are among the lake's popular recreation
activities, "The Gorge" is most famous for its fishing.
The cool, clear depths of Lake Flaming Gorge are ideal for growing
enormous trout. These famous angling waters have produced fish of
state and world record size, including: lake trout (Mackinaw) over
50 pounds, German brown trout over 30 pounds, and rainbow trout
over 25 pounds. Flaming Gorge also supports numerous cutthroat trout,
kokanee salmon, small mouthbass, and channel catfish.
While
the lake claims the big ones, the Green River below the dam is boasted
as one of our nations finest blue ribbon trout streams. Fish populations
here have been counted as high as 22,000 per river miles! White
water rapids and gorgeous canyon scenery also lend to the popularity
of river rafting below the dam and hiking Little Hole National Recreation
Trail.
Sheep Creek Canyon - the highly acclaimed Sheep Creek
Geological Area is located adjacent to the Flaming Gorge National
Recreation Area. The Geological Area includes the Uinta Crest Fault,
which represents millions of years of earth history.
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area has a
use fee of $5.00 per day; $15.00 for 7 days or $35.00 for an annual
pass.
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