Vernal Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access
6,831 ft
Elevation
We cannot watch this one yet. It is not reservable through recreation.gov. Nothing here will alert you — browse what we do watch.
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.
Getting there
Jones Hole NFH is located approximately 41 miles northeast of Vernal bordering the Dinosaur National Monument.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 16.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
A visit to a National Fish Hatchery and participating in provided activities or programs are open and free to visitors unless noted otherwise.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery
Can you reserve a site at Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery?
No. Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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