[1] Its centerpiece is the 91 miles (146 km) long Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

The area was given the name "Flaming Gorge" by John Wesley Powell during his 1869 expedition down the Green River, due to the spectacular, gorgeous red sandstone cliffs that surround this part of the river.

Three turbines and generators at the base of the dam have the capacity to produce 50,650 kilowatts of electrical power each.

Activities in the recreation area include camping, biking, rock climbing, paddling, hiking, boating and fishing on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and rafting on the portion of the Green River downstream from Flaming Gorge Dam.

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