Gateway to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
Best Western Vernal Inn is your basecamp for Flaming Gorge — approximately 40 miles north via Highway 191. Nightly rates from $108, weekly rates by phone, free hot breakfast, and kitchenettes to pack your cooler before a day on the water.
The lodges and cabins near Flaming Gorge book out months in advance during summer — and most don't include breakfast or kitchens. Best Western Vernal Inn, located 40 miles south of the dam, gives you reliable availability, weekly rates quoted by the front desk, and all the supplies of a full-service town. Vernal is the last town with grocery stores, outfitters, and gas before you head north into the gorge.
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area stretches 91 miles along the Green River through dramatic red canyon walls. The reservoir is famous for trophy lake trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass fishing — some of the best coldwater fishing in the western United States. Beyond fishing, visitors come for boating, kayaking, swimming, and the stunning Red Canyon overlook, one of the most photographed viewpoints in Utah.
Pro Tip: If you're fishing Flaming Gorge for multiple days, ask the front desk for the weekly rate when you call — it is quoted against your dates and is the cheapest way to book a multi-day trip here. You also get free hot breakfast every morning before heading to the water.
Approximately 40 miles — about 45 minutes to 1 hour driving north on Highway 191.
Yes. Vernal is the closest full-service town to Flaming Gorge from the south, with grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and outfitters all within minutes of the hotel.
Yes. Free parking is available for boats, trailers, trucks, and oversized vehicles at no additional charge.
Weekly rates are quoted by the front desk rather than published — call (435) 789-6625 with your dates. Nightly rates start at $108 + tax. Free breakfast, WiFi, and parking are included.
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Weekly Rates — Call for Price · Free hot breakfast · Free parking · Pet friendly