Ouray National Fish Hatchery

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service

Uintah and Ouray Reservation (D8)

4,773 ft
Elevation
The Ouray National Fish Hatchery was established in 1996 to provide refuge, propagation, and technical development to assist in the recovery of the four endangered Colorado River fish: razorback sucker, Colorado pikeminnow, bonytail, and humpback chub. Ouray National Fish Hatchery is open to the public; however, the recirculation hatchery and the isolation facilities are restricted except for guided tours.

Getting there

Ouray NFH is located approximately 35 miles south of Vernal, along the Green River at the north end of Ouray National Wildlife Refuge. Come prepared for a day of fun!

40.17500, -109.60170 · 40°10'30.0"N 109°36'6.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F293957677789959282674932
Low °F51326354452585546332210
Precip in0.30.30.50.70.80.40.60.60.90.90.40.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 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 Ouray National Fish Hatchery

Can you reserve a site at Ouray National Fish Hatchery?
No. Ouray National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Ouray National Fish Hatchery

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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