Rocky Mountain Canoe Club
Flaming Gorge Reservoir 2024 Exploratory. Wednesday, July 17th thru Tuesday, July 23rd
July 17 – July 23
Time Frame: Wednesday, July 17th thru Tuesday, July 23rd.
Fees: Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a National Recreation Area. The federal Senior Pass will cover the daily fees
Hazards: Wind! On previous outings, the wind is usually up by noon and often earlier.
Coordination: Group meeting each evening at 7 PM to figure out who is going where each day, arrange car shuttles if needed.
Camping: This is TBD.
In the past, we’ve always utilized primitive campsites (utilizing wag bags/poop tubes). FYI, we have been able to drive my Subaru Forester to these sites but they are accessed by dirt roads;
We’d like to snag a primitive campsite near Buckboard Marina close to the boat ramp so the restroom there can be utilized. Buckboard has a campground. According to recreation.gov, the campground is open and sites can be reserved. Non-electric sites are $25/night
If you are interested in joining this trip, please get in touch with us to discuss camping, as we will not be able to scout possibilities beforehand.
Food: Individual, no potluck planned.
Drive Time: 7 or so hours from Longmont to the Buckboard Marina.
Regulations: A Wyoming AIS sticker is required. In addition, inspection is required at the Port-of-Entry on US-287 just south of Laramie. There is an additional inspection station at the Anvil Draw access road for folks coming up from the Grand Junction area.
Water: Water is available at Buckboard.
Gas: Fill up in Green River before heading to Buckboard.
Groceries: Smith’s Grocery in Green River is good.
ACA: this will be an ACA-compliant trip.
A Trails Illustrated map for Flaming Gorge is a good reference.
If you are interested in joining this trip, please get in touch with us to discuss camping, as we will not be able to scout possibilities beforehand. Email Gary Cage at gary_cage@greenspeedisp.net