Recreation area

Dowd Mountain Overlook

Wyoming — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Dowd Mountain is often overlooked as visitors rush to more well-known Flaming Gorge locations. USFS road #094 is a maintained dirt/gravel road from the highway climbing gently for about 8 miles to one of Flaming Gorge's best overlooks -- with views of both Utah and Wyoming portions of the lake.

Getting there

From Manila, UT at the intersection UT 43 and UT 44: Turn south on UT 44. Drive 14 miles and turn east onto FS Road 094. Travel 4.25 miles to overlook

Activities

  • PICNICKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.