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Iron Springs Group Ashley

Ashley National Forest

Upcoming Availability

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Sun, Jul 26

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Iron Springs Group Campground is located approximately 5 miles off U.S. The campground consists of two group sites that can accommodate up to 50 people each. Iron Springs lies at the edge of a grassy meadow bordered by shady pines and aspens.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The campground consists of two group sites that can accommodate up to 50 people each. Vault toilets are provided. Please check the "need to know" section to see if water is available. Picnic tables and campfire circles are located at each site. Large gravel parking areas are adjacent.

Natural Features

Iron Springs lies at the edge of a grassy meadow bordered by shady pines and aspens. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the meadow. Many small lakes and streams can be found in the vicinity.

Recreation

Red Cloud Loop offers scenic driving on a maintained dirt road, providing miles of trails for ATVs, hikers and mountain bikers. The loop leads to numerous reservoirs and lakes, overlooks, historic sites and through forests and meadows. East Park and Oaks Park Reservoirs are less than 10 miles away. Both are stocked with catchable rainbow trout. A boat ramp is available at East Park; Oaks Park does not have a boat ramp. Brush Creek Caves are nearby, a popular destination for caving and geocaching. Don't forget to take a drive and visit the amazing Flaming Gorge Reservoir! There are lots of hikes and trail near the reservoir, horseback rides, guided fishing trips, ample birding and wildlife viewing opportunities, and a few local restaurants.

Nearby Attractions

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also for its world-class fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities on the reservoir. Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; The adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits. The Green River below the dam provides spectacular rafting opportunities. A trip down the river offers unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art. The Ashley-Karst National Geologic Recreation Area offers dramatic canyons, densely forested backcountry areas, and vast networks of caves.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

2 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 001

IRON

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

50

people

shade

Site 002

IRON

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

50

people

shade

Important notices

Camping areas are posted as Site 1 and Site 2, please camp in your reserved site. Site 1 is on the west side of the fenced in table area, and site 2 is on the east side of the fenced in area. There is a restroom for each site. The central area with picnic tables and fire rings is a shared space for both parties.
The reserved camping site includes the dispersed area on either side of the fenced in area (containing the picnic tables, benches, fire rings, and water pump).

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is Iron Springs Group Ashley available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 4 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Iron Springs Group Ashley?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.