Paleontologists believe three-toed, tridactyl, dinosaurs that were bipedal,
walking on two legs, left the prints in the sandstone slabs of Red Fleet State
Park. That find is one of many surprises at this scenic reservoir, which is
surrounded by beautiful sandstone cliffs giving it the nickname “Little Lake
Powell.” Both cozy and scenic, it’s located just a few miles north of Vernal,
UT. It’s a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area, including Dinosaur
National Monument and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and offers
stellar camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, and biking, truly making it a
destination in itself. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation
site.

Paleontologists believe three-toed, tridactyl, dinosaurs that were bipedal, walking on two legs, left the prints in the sandstone slabs of Red Fleet State Park. That find is one of many surprises at this scenic reservoir, which is surrounded by beautiful sandstone cliffs giving it the nickname “Little Lake Powell.” Both cozy and scenic, it’s located just a few miles north of Vernal, UT. It’s a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area, including Dinosaur National Monument and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and offers stellar camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, and biking, truly making it a destination in itself. <a href="http://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/red-fleet-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=342741" rel="nofollow">Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site</a>.

$8/car $4 Utah Seniors (62 and older). Camping starts at $15/night.

Bird's eye view of the park

Red Fleet State Park

Red Fleet Dam, a feature of the Jensen Unit, Central Utah Project, is on Big
Brush Creek about 10 miles northeast of Vernal, Utah. Recreation management at
Red Fleet Resevoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation
under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.. The recreation area is
situated 13 miles north of Vernal, Utah, at 5,600-foot elevation. The
reservoir has a surface area of about 520 acres when full. The recreation
season is year-round with high use on holidays and weekends. Common fish
species include rainbow trout, bluegill, sunfish, and largemouth bass.
Reservations are accepted for some campsites. Fees are charged. Donkey Flat
U.S. Geological Service map covers the area.

<a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Red+Fleet+Dam" rel="nofollow">Red Fleet Dam</a>, a feature of the Jensen Unit, Central Utah Project, is on Big Brush Creek about 10 miles northeast of Vernal, Utah. Recreation management at Red Fleet Resevoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.. The recreation area is situated 13 miles north of Vernal, Utah, at 5,600-foot elevation. The reservoir has a surface area of about 520 acres when full. The recreation season is year-round with high use on holidays and weekends. Common fish species include rainbow trout, bluegill, sunfish, and largemouth bass. Reservations are accepted for some campsites. Fees are charged. Donkey Flat U.S. Geological Service map covers the area.

Red Fleet Reservoir

Flows of Ashley Creek are regulated by Steinaker Dam, Central Utah Project,
Vernal Unit. The Reservoir was constructed offstream in Steinaker Draw about
3.5 miles north of Vernal, Utah. Recreation management at Steinaker Reservoir
is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with
the Bureau of Reclamation. The recreation area is situated north of Vernal, at
5,520-foot elevation. The reservoir has a surface area of about 800 acres when
full.. The recreation season is April through October with high use. Common
fish species include rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Fees charged.
Reservations accepted for certain campsites. Steinaker Reservoir U.S.
Geological Service map covers the area.

Flows of Ashley Creek are regulated by <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Steinaker+Dam" rel="nofollow">Steinaker Dam</a>, Central Utah Project, Vernal Unit. The Reservoir was constructed offstream in Steinaker Draw about 3.5 miles north of Vernal, Utah. Recreation management at Steinaker Reservoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The recreation area is situated north of Vernal, at 5,520-foot elevation. The reservoir has a surface area of about 800 acres when full.. The recreation season is April through October with high use. Common fish species include rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Fees charged. Reservations accepted for certain campsites. Steinaker Reservoir U.S. Geological Service map covers the area.

Steinaker Reservoir

Only a few miles from nearby Vernal are multiple gateways to some of the
region's best adventures. For a little bit of everything, consider Steinaker
State Park. If you enjoy fishing you should definitely put it on the list. If
you like water sports, the warm summer water and lack of crowds will put a
smile on your face when the weather gets hot.

The park also is popular with ATV/OHV enthusiasts and now accesses some
popular local doubletrack trails. Ride north on the campground entrance road
to a trailhead. This route takes you to the moderate Doc’s Beach and the
advanced Red Mountain. Alternatively, get out the GPS and track down the
park's three geocaches. Steinaker is the perfect location for multiple outdoor
activities for people of all ages and abilities.

In the winter, enjoy ice fishing, dry and electric only campsites, cross
country skiing, ice skating, and OHV riding. Make a reservation on the Utah
State Parks reservation site.

Only a few miles from nearby Vernal are multiple gateways to some of the region's best adventures. For a little bit of everything, consider Steinaker State Park. If you enjoy fishing you should definitely put it on the list. If you like water sports, the warm summer water and lack of crowds will put a smile on your face when the weather gets hot.


The park also is popular with ATV/OHV enthusiasts and now accesses some popular local doubletrack trails. Ride north on the campground entrance road to a trailhead. This route takes you to the moderate Doc’s Beach and the advanced Red Mountain. Alternatively, get out the GPS and track down the park's three geocaches. Steinaker is the perfect location for multiple outdoor activities for people of all ages and abilities.


In the winter, enjoy ice fishing, dry and electric only campsites, cross country skiing, ice skating, and OHV riding. <a href="http://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/steinaker-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=342811" rel="nofollow">Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site</a>.

Steinaker State Park

So much time is revealed here, even more geologic time than in the Grand
Canyon. Within an 80-mile radius of Vernal, evidence of the entire Earth's
history is visible. At its center is the Utah Field House of Natural History
State Park Museum, which gives visitors a virtual tour of our planet’s ancient
history. This 22,000 square foot facility located in the heart of the Uinta
Basin and Dinosaurland, Utah, is loaded with an extensive collection of
dinosaur bones, full-size dinosaur replicas, and interactive exhibits that
allow you to wander back in time.

Combine your visit to the museum with a trip to Dinosaur National Monument and
explorations in the nearby Ashley National Forest and Uinta Mountains and
state parks like Steinaker and Red Fleet. A drive up the Flaming Gorge–Uintas
National Scenic Byway is a trip through geologic time (with interpretive signs
along the way) that culminates in the stunning national recreational area.

So much time is revealed here, even more geologic time than in the Grand Canyon. Within an 80-mile radius of Vernal, evidence of the entire Earth's history is visible. At its center is the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, which gives visitors a virtual tour of our planet’s ancient history. This 22,000 square foot facility located in the heart of the Uinta Basin and Dinosaurland, Utah, is loaded with an extensive collection of dinosaur bones, full-size dinosaur replicas, and interactive exhibits that allow you to wander back in time.


Combine your visit to the museum with a trip to Dinosaur National Monument and explorations in the nearby Ashley National Forest and Uinta Mountains and state parks like Steinaker and Red Fleet. A drive up the Flaming Gorge–Uintas National Scenic Byway is a trip through geologic time (with interpretive signs along the way) that culminates in the stunning national recreational area.

$7 adult, seniors and children (six to 12) $3.50 and free for children under
five

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