Flaming Gorge
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area spans north-central Utah and southwestern Wyoming, harnessing the dramatic Flaming Gorge reservoir and the downstream Green River.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Great Basin |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming and Utah |
| County | Uinta County (WY)Daggett County (UT) |
| District | Flaming Gorge Basin |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 40.93 |
| Longitude | -109.45 |
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12:51 PM LOCAL TIMESet along the Green River and framed by the Uinta Mountains and Rocky Mountain foothills, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area offers a vast water basin, high alpine passes, and deeply incised river canyons. The region's primary draw is the reservoir, which supports boating, fishing, and dam-adjacent shoreline recreation. Crossing it—by car over the Flaming Gorge Dam—connects Wyoming and Utah, while trails and backcountry routes descend to the river downstream. Expect variable mountain weather and high-elevation access; the area is popular for multi-sport outdoor pursuits, wildlife watching (notably salamanders, bass, and mule deer), and discovering remote canyon enclaves**.
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