Within Dinosaur National Monument, Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery operates as a Bureau of Land Management campground on open terrain near creek and river access. The facility prohibits pets, making it unsuitable for campers traveling with animals.
The campground sits in established terrain along waterways, providing direct access to both creek and river environments. Located roughly 6 miles from Echo Park - Dinosaur National Monument, this BLM-managed site serves as a base for exploring the monument's remote sections. Campers should plan accordingly for the pet restriction and verify current access conditions before arrival.
Description
The Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery is located 40 miles from Vernal in a beautiful sandstone canyon. The hatchery provides management and production of trout for mitigation of Colorado River Storage Project waters of the Upper Colorado River System and to meet Tribal trust responsibilities on Native American land. Fishing in Jones Hole Creek is open year round due to crystal clear spring water but access is limited in winter months. The trailhead of Dinosaur National Monument’s Jones Hole Creek Trail starts at the visitor parking lot. The hatchery is also a great place for bird and wildlife watching. Picnic tables are available near the visitor parking.
Fee Info
A visit to a National Fish Hatchery and participating in provided activities or programs are open and free to visitors unless noted otherwise.
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Map & DirectionsJones Hole National Fish Hatchery is located in Utah near Dinosaur National Monument
Directions
Jones Hole NFH is located approximately 41 miles northeast of Vernal bordering the Dinosaur National Monument.
Coordinates
40.58330143 N
109.066703 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 28 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 46 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 54 min from Ogden, UT
- 5 hrs 1 min from Salt Lake City, UT
