Arrival in Flaming Gorge
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After leaving Dinosaur National Monument, we drove a short distance up the road to Flaming Gorge and settled into Canyon Rim Campground, a quiet spot tucked among tall pines with quick access to some incredible views.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
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While the scenery around us was spectacular, campground life came with a small challenge. There were no water faucets at the campground that you connect a hose to, so filling the camper tank meant hauling water one gallon at a time from a faucet about 100 feet away and carefully funneling it in. It took a bit of effort, but at least we had access to water.
Once everything was set up, we headed out on the Rim Trail, which follows the edge of Red Canyon and connects several stunning overlooks. From each viewpoint, the reservoir’s deep blue water stretched below us, framed by towering red canyon walls that seemed to glow in the afternoon light.
Later that evening, we grabbed our bikes and rode a short stretch along the forest road just outside the campground. It turned into a peaceful ride through tall trees and quiet woods, with nothing but the sound of gravel under our tires and the wind moving through the pines.
Once everything was set up, we headed out on the Rim Trail, which follows the edge of Red Canyon and connects several stunning overlooks. From each viewpoint, the reservoir’s deep blue water stretched below us, framed by towering red canyon walls that seemed to glow in the afternoon light.
Later that evening, we grabbed our bikes and rode a short stretch along the forest road just outside the campground. It turned into a peaceful ride through tall trees and quiet woods, with nothing but the sound of gravel under our tires and the wind moving through the pines.