Red Fleet State Park RV & Campground Guide
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At Red Fleet State Park in eastern Utah, you can see dinosaur tracks believed to be over 200 million years old. While the Dinosaur Trackways Trail may be popular, Red Fleet Reservoir attracts just as many adventure seekers. You can spend the day playing on the water with kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and canoes. The park is home to annual events such as PaddleFest, which is aimed toward beginning paddlers, and the Dino-Triathlon endurance race. Red Fleet State Park is located about 15 miles north of Vernal, 30 miles northwest of the entrance to Dinosaur National Monument, and about 70 miles northeast of Duchesne.
Spring 37-59 F
Summer 60-84 F
Fall 52-69 F
Winter 22-40 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Red Fleet State Park
Since it's hard to see the dinosaur tracks at Red Fleet State Park when the sun is high overhead, you'll want to bring your RV to get an early morning start. Furthermore, an RV makes a great place to change clothes throughout the day. If you do not have one, then consider getting a rental on RVshare.
Red Fleet State Park
The campground at Red Fleet State Park is nice because it's near the water. However, you'll want to make your reservations early as only three sites have water and electricity at this 29-spot area. Rates start at about $15 per night at this campground that also offers tent or hammock camping.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Dump station, fire ring, picnic tables
Steinaker State Park Campground
If you love playing on the sandy beach and swimming in the lake, book a spot at Steinaker State Park during summer. You can also canoe and stand-up paddleboard on the lake at this park, which is 11 miles south of Red Fleet. Rates start at $20 per day at this campground.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Fire rings, lake, beach
Dinosaur National Monument Campground
There are three campgrounds and many opportunities for backcountry camping at Dinosaur National Monument, which is about 30 miles southeast of Red Fleet. Here, camping rates start at about $18 per night. Green River Campground is the closest campground to Red Fleet State Park, and it is also one of the closest to the dinosaur tracks.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Fire rings, hiking, canoeing
Fossil Valley RV Park
The 60-to-80-foot pull-thru camping spots at Fossil Valley RV Park are spread across 5 acres, and most are under tall shade trees. Rates start at about $41 per night at this campground in Vernal.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Pull-thru sites, cable TV
What to Do at
Red Fleet State Park
Inside Red Fleet State Park
Many come to Red Fleet State Park to see the dinosaur tracks, but you can do so much more. Often called a miniature Lake Powell, Red Fleet Reservoir is an ideal spot for water recreation. You can rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, and more in the park. Depending on the season and conditions, anglers regularly catch their limit of 10 different species of fish that live in the reservoir. While you're camping and hiking, keep an eye out for petroglyphs.
How to Get to
Red Fleet State Park
If you're following Interstate 40, then it is easy to reach this state park. Exit Interstate 40 and get on U.S. 191. Follow the signs for U.S. 191 through Vernal until you reach Donkey Flat Road. Turn left onto Donkey Flat Road and go until you get to the park.
Entering Red Fleet State Park
Red Fleet State Park is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for day use.
Red Fleet State Park Per person under 62 : $10.0
Red Fleet State Park Per person over 62 : $5.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Fleet State Park
Red Fleet State Park isn't known for its wildlife, but it is a good area for bird-watching. The park is inhabited by avian species like black-billed magpies, common ravens, Canadian geese, mountain bluebirds, and American robins.
There are 29 campsites that can accommodate RVs at the Red Fleet State Park Campground, but only three are equipped with hookups. These three RV sites feature water and electricity, and there's an on-site dump station as well.
Red Fleet State Park features a dry climate with warm summers and freezing winters. The winter months see regular snowfall and temperatures as low as 7 degrees Fahrenheit. During summer, it can get as hot as 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
Your best bet is to visit the park during summer. Between June and August, you'll have a great chance of enjoying warm, comfortable conditions for activities like fishing, kayaking, and checking out the dinosaur tracks.
Red Fleet State Park is a pet-friendly park. Dogs are welcome all over the park and in the campground, but they must always be on leashes of no more than six feet. Keep your pets under control.