12 Miles from Dinosaur Tracks & Red Rock Swimming
Red Fleet State Park is just 12 miles north of Best Western Vernal Inn — close enough for a morning swim and back for lunch. Real dinosaur tracks, red sandstone cliffs, and crystal-clear reservoir water.
Red Fleet State Park doesn't have lodges or cabins — it's a day-use and camping park. Guests who want hot showers, a real breakfast, and a comfortable room choose Best Western Vernal Inn as their base. At just 12 miles (15 minutes) north of the hotel, you can be at the reservoir before most campers wake up. Rates start at $84/night, or $588 for a full week.
Red Fleet Reservoir sits at 5,600 feet in a landscape of Navajo sandstone that glows deep red at sunrise and sunset. The park is famous for its dinosaur trackway — over 200 dilophosaurus tracks preserved in sandstone along the northeast shore, dating back approximately 200 million years. The reservoir is also one of the warmest swimming spots in the Uintah Basin, making it a local favorite from late May through September.
Pro Tip: The dinosaur trackway trail is about a 1.5-mile round trip from the parking area. Go in the morning when the light hits the tracks at an angle — they're much easier to see. Then head back to the hotel (15 minutes) for breakfast.
Only about 12 miles — a 15-minute drive north on Highway 191.
Yes. Red Fleet Reservoir is one of the best swimming spots in the Vernal area, popular from late May through September.
Yes. Over 200 preserved dilophosaurus footprints in Navajo sandstone, dating back approximately 200 million years.
Nightly rates start at $84. Weekly stays start at $588 for 7 nights. Free breakfast, WiFi, and parking always included.
Weekly rates from $588 · Free hot breakfast · Free parking · Pet friendly