Public Lands
Come to
play. Come to explore. Public lands cover 70% of Dinosaurland,
from national forests to state parks to wilderness areas.
Plenty of space to lose track of time and discover yourself.
Ashley National Forest
Bureau of Land Management Lands
Dinosaur National Monument
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
State Parks
Ashley National Forest, located in northeastern Utah and southwestern
Wyoming, covers over 1.3 million acres. Within its boundaries
are Kings Peak (Utah’s highest mountain at 13,538 ft.), Flaming
Gorge National Recreation Area, the Flaming Gorge-Uintas Wildlife-through-the-Ages
National Scenic Byway, and the High Uintas Wilderness. A great
get-away destination for camping, boating, hiking, biking,
horseback riding, cross-country skiing and wildlife watching.
Elevations range from 6,000 feet to over 13,500 feet. For
more information contact:
Vernal
Ranger District, District Headquarters
355 North Vernal Avenue, Vernal, UT 84078
Phone: 435-789-1181
Duchesne Ranger District
PO Box 981, Duchesne, UT 84021
Phone: 435-738-2482
Flaming Gorge Ranger District
PO Box 279, Manila, UT 84046
Phone: 435-789-3445
Website: www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley
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Sites National Scenic Byway
The BLM Vernal Field Office manages approximately 1.8 million
surface acres and 2.5 million subsurface acres of public lands
within the northeastern corner of Utah, in addition to having
oversight responsibilities of mineral development over an
additional 1.3 million acres of National Forest System lands.
A wealth of recreational opportunities lie within these BLM
public lands, from biking nearby Dry Fork Canyon to exploring
the remote, hidden treasures of Fantasy Canyon. In addition,
BLM land encompasses some of the most isolated but exciting
areas of Dinosaurland the Bookcliffs, Brown's
Park, Pariette Wetlands. Ask any local, and they'll
tell you all are worth the extra effort it takes to get there.
For maps and additional information, contact the Vernal Field
Office or check out their web site: www.blm.gov/utah/vernal
BLM
Vernal Area Office, District Headquarters
170 South 500 East, Vernal, UT 84078
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Except on
Federal Holidays
Phone: 435-781-4400
For hearing impaired: Contact the office through the use
of a TDD system during regular office hours by dialing (435)
781-4512. If there is no response, please call the operator
and ask them to contact us at (435) 781-4400 to assure assistance
with the TDD.
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Museums One-Day
Tours
The largest Jurassic fossil bone quarry in the world is located
near Jensen, Utah, 20 miles east of Vernal, at the Dinosaur
National Monument Quarry. Exhibits and displays at the Visitor
Center explain the life and time of the creatures entombed
in the Quarry. However, there's more than just bones
in this Monument.
See for yourself why Dinosaur National Monument is considered
one of our nation's premier backcountry parks. Experience
the Monument's unique geology, history, wildlife and
scenic beauty through a variety of trails, tours, and activities.
Discover the overwhelming silence and dramatic beauty of the
park's 211,000 acres of canyon country at Harper's
Corner, in Echo Park, and along Jones Creek. Thrill at the
excitement of the white-water rafting on the Green and Yampa
Rivers.
Developed campgrounds are located at Green River and Split
Mountain near the Quarry.
Camping
Fees
and Permits
River Permits
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National
Park Service
One-Day Self-guided Tours
Dinosaur
National Monument
Jones Hole
Museums
and Historical Sites
Dinosaur
National Monument Quarry
Josie Bassett's Cabin
Photo
Gallery (National Park Service)
Printable Travel Guide (National Park Service)
Dinosaur Diamond Utah/Colorado
Prehistoric National Scenic Byway
Welcome to Flaming Gorge Country - a vast
outdoor playground known for its year-round recreation, breath-taking
scenery, abundant wildlife and classic frontier history. Located
in Daggett County, the area was designated a National Recreation
Area in 1968. AREA MAP
Outdoor Recreation :
The centerpiece of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
is Flaming Gorge Reservoir, a 91-mile-long lake formed by
the Flaming Gorge Dam, offering superb boating and trophy
fishing. But the fun doesn't stop there. From hiking
and biking to rafting and snowmobiling, you'll find
outdoor adventure on and off the water all year long.
National Scenic Byway:
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area provides the contrast
in scenery the West is famous for, from the rugged Uinta Mountains
to the expansive Wyoming deserts. One of the richest areas
for wildlife and their fossilized ancestors in the western
United States, this spectacular area serves as home to a variety
of big game, including moose, Rocky Mountain elk, pronghorn
antelope, bighorn sheep, and wild horses. No wonder the Flaming
Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway which winds through the
area is themed "Wildlife Through the Ages."
Historical Sites:
Rich in western lore, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
was home to mountain men, pioneers, outlaws and Native Americans.
John C. Fremont and John Wesley Powell were early visitors
during their explorations of the West. The legends of Butch
Cassidy, Jim Bridger, and Queen Anne Bassett were forged in
this country. Historic Swett Ranch, Browns Park, Fort Bridger,
and the Oregon Trail all offer carefully preserved glimpses
of the early days of the western frontier.
Lodging
and Events: The two major
communities of Utah's Flaming Gorge Country are Manila
and Dutch John. Annual community events include Manila's
Cow Rodeo and the Labor Day Festival of Lights. In addition
to ample camping opportunities, the area offers excellent
accommodations and restaurants to meet all your vacation expectations.
Dinosaurland has four state parks within its boundaries, each
with its own distinct personality and recreational opportunities.
Look for dinosaur tracks at Red Fleet. Sun on the beach at
Steinaker. Fish for walleye at Starvation. Take a stroll through
the Dinosaur Gardens at the Utah State Field House Museum.
Make it a point to see them all!
Red
Fleet State Park - Vernal
Steinaker
State Park - Vernal
Starvation
State Park - Duchesne
Utah Field House
of Natural History State Park Museum - Vernal
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