Places to visit near

Vernal

Vernal is a town in Uintah district, Utah, United States of about 11,200 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Vernal Utah Temple, Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum and Vernal Christian Church.

40.4555° N, 109.5288° WPop. 11,200

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km64
Must-see35
Notable200
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Vernal

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:33 pm

102 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Vernal
  2. Vernal Christian Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. 3 Kings Panel (McConkie Ranch )heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Steinaker State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Red Fleet State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Split Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Vernal
Today’s loopVernalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vernal?

Vernal Utah Temple (church, about 1 km), Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum (museum, about 1 km), Vernal Christian Church (church, about 4 km), Steinaker State Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Red Fleet State Park (nature spot, about 20 km), Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vernal?

64 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vernal?

Ashley Valley Community Park, about 2 km by road; Ashley Creek (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Vernal?

Steinaker Dam, about 7 km by road; Red Fleet Dam (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vernal?

Start in Vernal, visit Vernal Christian Church, then 3 Kings Panel (McConkie Ranch ), then Steinaker State Park, then Red Fleet State Park, then Split Mountain, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.