Established Camping
Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery
Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery is located near rugged terrain with canyons and river valleys. Temperatures can range from highs in the 80s°F during summer to lows in the 20s°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Dinosaur National Monument, where visitors can explore fossil exhibits and hiking trails.
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.
Location
Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery is located in Utah
Directions
Jones Hole NFH is located approximately 41 miles northeast of Vernal bordering the Dinosaur National Monument.
Coordinates
40.58330143 N
109.066703 W
Detours Nearby
Forest Service Road 217 Dispersed
1 hr 48 min away
Grizzly Ridge Yurt
1 hr 48 min away
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 28 min from Grand Junction
- 4 hrs 46 min from Provo
- 4 hrs 54 min from Ogden
- 5 hrs 1 min from Salt Lake City
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
