Vernal, Utah
Top Spots in and near Vernal
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Vernal, Utah
Hike the Desert Voices and Sound of Silence Trails
3.54.7 mi / 340 ft gainTo get to the Sound of Silence trail head from the entrance of Dinosaur National Monument in Jensen, UT stay on US 149 past the visitor center and you will see parking parallel to the road in about 2 miles on your left. The views are amazing as soon as you get on 149 driving into the park as you...Read more -
Vernal, Utah
Hike and Fly-Fish Jone's Hole Creek
8 miStarting from the Jone's Hole National Fish Hatchery the trail follows spring fed Jone's Hole Creek 4 miles to its confluence with the Green River. Along the trail you will be treated to scenic views of the desert canyon, wildlife such as bighorn sheep and deer, as well as spectacular fly fishing...Read more -
Daggett County, Utah
Hike the Red Canyon Rim Trail at Flaming Gorge
5.05 miIf you only have time for a quick trip to the overlook, the main network of paths leave directly north from the Red Canyon Visitor Center and lead to a few viewpoints that provide impressive vistas to the east and west. For those looking for more solitude away from pavement, the Red Canyon Rim t...Read more -
Daggett County, Utah
Fly Fish the Green River below Flaming Gorge
4.0Located in the northeast corner of Utah, this section of the Green River begins beneath the Flaming Gorge dam. The "A" section runs from the dam to Little Hole, and there is parking and trail access from both ends. If you plan on launching a boat, it's easy to setup a shuttle in Dutch John. For...Read more -
Moffat County, Colorado
Whitewater Raft the Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur National Monument
46 miStarting from the Lodore Ranger Station in Colorado the trip begins as a mild float before the Green River abruptly cuts through the Uinta Mountains in an area named The Gates of Lodore. From there the gradient of the river increases as the imposing vermillion canyon walls covered with lush gree...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Vernal
Vernal, Utah
Grizzly Ridge Yurt
Overview
Grizzly Ridge Yurt is located on the Ashley National Forest, approximately 20 air miles north of Vernal, in eastern Utah. It pro...
Vernal, Utah
Limber Flag Yurt
Overview
Limber Flag Yurt is located in the Ashley National Forest, approximately 20 air miles north of Vernal, in eastern Utah. It provi...
Vernal, Utah
Vernal / Dinosaurland KOA Holiday
Built to accommodate the largest rigs on the road, the campground's upgraded RV Sites are the first to be booked. Fire pits, patios, pull...
Jensen, Utah
Split Mountain Group Campground
Overview
The Split Mountain Group Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4,800 feet. The highly erod...
Vernal, Utah
Colton Guard Station
Overview
Colton Guard Station is located in the Colton Hollow area, approximately 5 miles west of U.S. Highway 191. It is near Vernal, Ut...
Jensen, Utah
Green River Campground
Overview
The Green River Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4,750 feet. The highly eroded Split ...