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Green River State Park, UT

30 06 2016

Green River State Park, UT site #4

Our 2^nd night enroute to Bryce Canyon is at Green River State Park in Green River Utah. Situated along a gentle bend in the Green River and within the city limits of Green River, UT, this is an oasis in the otherwise brown desert scenery. But, this park need some TLC. Low tree branches threaten A/C units and vent covers on taller rigs.

Irrigation is provided by an antiquated system that over-waters in some areas and leaves brown spots in others. After the park manager turned on the water in our section, we’re left with a muddy puddle under the picnic table and a soaking wet RV pad along with water running down the sides of the trailer. As evening falls, the mosquitoes that the over-watering encourages are evident. There are not many alternatives in this area, but we’d probably try to find something else on a subsequent visit to Green River in July or August. In earlier or later seasons when irrigation isn’t as necessary, this might be an ideal location.

Our group of 3 rigs utilized sites #4, #5 and #23. All provided water and electric along with a picnic table and fire pit. There’s a dual lane dump station available in the park.

Green River State Park, UT site #4

Green River State Park, UT

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Categories : Summer Camping 2016

Rifle Gap State Park

29 06 2016

Rifle Gap State Park

After a camping lull due to a European trip in mid-June, we’re now back on the road, this time headed to Bryce Canyon National Park for the July 4^th weekend. Our first stop is at Rifle Gap State park just north of Rifle, CO. Having never visited this park before, we’re pleasantly surprised to find excellent camping areas, most with a beautiful view over the reservoir and the surrounding mountains. PARK MAP

We’re parked at full hookup site #12 in the Lakeview Campground. This is the upper campground, with some of the best views. There is also Cottonwood, at water’s edge providing electric only sites. Cedar campground is also along the water and provides electric sites. Both Sage and Pinyon campgrounds offer dry camping sites. In Lakeside, sites provide full hookups including water, sewer and electric. They also provide a gravel area for a covered picnic table, fire pit and tent space. Other optimal sites at Lakeview include #28 & #27, on the upper loop with an even better view. For water access, site #6 at Cottonwood would work well, and provides some natural shade. There’s also a nice campers services building at Lakeview providing hot showers and restrooms.