This facility does not offer advance online reservation inventory for Campsite Sniper to monitor, and Campsite Sniper cannot determine real-time physical vacancy. Sites are claimed in person on arrival.
21 monitored sites: 21 first-come, first-served.
First-come, first-served — no advance reservations
About Indian Crossing Campground
Overview
This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also an Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.
Whether your ideal trip is floating a raft to a remote campsite along the Green River or camping at a developed site, you'll find it in the high desert valley of Browns Park. Indian Crossing campground is nestled along the the Green River adjacent to the day-use area of the historic John Jarvie Ranch. If you're a fisherman, you won't want to miss the blue ribbon fishing along the Green River from the Flaming Gorge Dam down to the Colorado State line.
Several launch points for floating the Green River are also available. If you're a fisherman, you won't want to miss the blue ribbon fishing along the Green River from the Flaming Gorge Dam down to the Colorado State line.
Recreation
River Activities — The Green River can fluctuate daily from 830 to 4500 cubic feet per second or higher, depending on the time of year. Life jackets are required on the river.
Permits are required for commercial float boating only. No permits are required for personal use from the Flaming Gorge Dam to the Dinosaur National Monument at Ladore Canyon in Colorado.
State of Utah Boating Law requires all boaters to wear life vests. Current streamflow conditions are available on the U.S Geological Survey website.
Fishing — Fishing is limited to artificial bait only. All fish between 13 and 20 inches must be released. You may keep two fish under 13 inches and one fish over 20 inches.
Camping/Picnicking — Indian Crossing and Bridge Hollow developed (fee) campgrounds, adjacent to the Jarvie site, offer drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. Day-use facilities at the Jarvie site include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and rest rooms. Pets must be on a leash at the site.
Tours — Call to schedule a guided tour of the Jarvie property.
Contact
•BLM Vernal Field Office: 170 S. 500 E. Vernal, Utah 84078 435.781.4400
Facilities
20 individual campsites and one group campsite include picnic tables, fire rings, parking areas, and toilets.
Campsites are first-come first-served.
Nearby Attractions
John Jarvie Historic Ranch
Experience the 1880s when the west was wild and this historic site was settled by Scotsman John Jarvie. Amenities include flushing toilets, picnic tables, and interpreted historic buildings and artifacts.
Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge
Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Green River in northwest Colorado. Situated between the Cold Springs and Diamond Mountains, this remote river valley has long been an oasis to both wildlife and humans seeking shelter from the surrounding harsh, semi-arid environment.
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
The Flaming Gorge NRA is located in the northeast corner of Utah and the southwest corner of Wyoming. It is South of I-80, between Green River and Rock Springs, Wyoming and extends into the Uintah Mountains towards Vernal, Utah. The area is a mixture of climate, topography, and recreation opportunities well suited to a variety of summer and winter interests.
Getting there
Address: Browns Park Rd, Dutch John, UT 84023 From Vernal, UT (via Clay Basin) North 55 miles on Highway 191 (just over Wyoming border) East 22 miles on gravel/paved road, including 2 miles at a 17% grade Follow Jarvie Ranch/Browns Park signs From Vernal, UT (via Crouse Canyon) **Not recommended for RV travel. Extremely narrow road. North on Vernal Ave to 500 N East 25 miles to Diamond Mtn and Browns Park turnoff North 16 miles on a dirt road to Browns Park Follow Jarvie Ranch/Browns Park signs From Maybell, CO East on Highway 318 - 70 miles of paved and 8 miles of gravel road Follow Jarvie Ranch/Browns Park signs
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Indian Crossing Campground?
Indian Crossing Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance. Campsite Sniper does not have real-time on-site vacancy information for this facility; visitors claim sites in person on arrival.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which sites at Indian Crossing Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
21 of the 21 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 72 ft.
First-come, first-served
This facility does not offer advance online reservation inventory for Campsite Sniper to monitor, and Campsite Sniper cannot determine real-time physical vacancy. Sites are claimed in person on arrival. For arrival rules, season dates and current conditions, check the facility's page on Recreation.gov.
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