Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
with namesake red sandstone cliffs.
LocationSweetwater County, Wyoming / Daggett County, Utah, USA
Nearest cityGreen River, Wyoming
Coordinates40°54′52″N 109°25′17″W / 40.91444°N 109.42139°W / 40.91444; -109.42139
Area207,363 acres (839.17 km2)
EstablishedOctober 1, 1968
Governing bodyUnited States Forest Service
WebsiteFlaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is a United States national recreation area in Wyoming and Utah. Its centerpiece is the 91 miles (146 km) long Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

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