Red Fleet State Park

Note: Red Fleet State Park is closed for renovations and improvements, with plans to reopen for the 2024 season. You can read more about it here.

The picturesque reservoir at Red Fleet offers great fishing and boating, and the campground is very nice. As a result, this state park is a quality destination in its own right. It also serves as a convenient base camp to explore the surrounding area.

Main Attractions

This park offers stunning scenery in a red rock area just north of Vernal. It has excellent camping and fishing, and makes a great base camp to explore Dinosaur National Monument and other area attractions.

Location

Located along US Hwy 191, about 13 miles north of the town of Vernal.

Approximately 188 miles east of Salt Lake City.

Contact Information

Red Fleet State Park
8750 North Highway 191
Vernal, UT 84078-7801
(435) 789-4432

Seasons/Open Hours

Open year-round (no holiday closures)

Summer - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm

Winter - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Holiday Closures: None

Entrance Fees

Day-use fee: $10

$8 Utah seniors 62 and older

Camping fees:

Main Campground:

Winter Rates (October 15-April 15):

• Full Hook-ups (sites 17, 19-22, have 20/30 amp service) $23/ night and $13 per extra vehicle per night.
• Full Hook-ups (site 18, 50 amp service) $26 / night and $13 extra vehicle / night
• Dry Camp $13 / night and $8 extra vehicle / night.
• Tipi: Not available during winter months.
• Hammock Site: $28 per night (includes up to 8 hammocks)

Summer Rates (April 15-October 15):

• Full Hook-ups (sites 17, 19-22, have 20/30 amp service) $25 / night and $13 extra vehicle / night
• Full Hook-ups (site 18, 50 amp service) $28 / night and $13 extra vehicle / night
• Dry Camp $15 / night and $8 extra vehicle / night.
• Tipi: $30 per night
• Hammock Site: $30 per night (includes up to 8 hammocks)

(Hammocks are not allowed to be placed in trees at Red Fleet State Park. Single hammock stands are available upon request for $5 per night.)

Activities

• Fishing
• Ice fishing
• Boating
• Camping
• Picnicking
• Hiking
• ATV riding and biking nearby

Camping Fees

The developed campground offers some sites with full RV hookups. All sites are back-in and accommodate tents and RVs up to 30 feet. This park does not offer a group camping area.

Camping Reservations

800-322-3770 (toll-free from outside the Salt Lake City area)

801-322-3770 (from within the Salt Lake City area)

Facilities

• Developed campground
• Modern restrooms
• Picnic area
• RV dump station
• Boat ramp and docks
• ATV and bike trails nearby
• Fish cleaning station

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO DO

• Dinosaurland Hiking Trails
• Transportation in Vernal - Dinosaurland

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION

Located along US Hwy 191, about 13 miles north of the town of Vernal.
Approximately 188 miles east of Salt Lake City.

TRAVEL BUREAU INFORMATION

UINTAH COUNTY TRAVEL REGION

152 E. 100 N.
Vernal, UT 84078
800-477-5558

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