Red Fleet Reservoir

About Red Fleet Reservoir

Red Fleet Dam, a feature of the Jensen Unit, Central Utah Project, is on Big Brush Creek about 10 miles northeast of Vernal, Utah. Recreation management at Red Fleet Resevoir is performed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.. The recreation area is situated 13 miles north of Vernal, Utah, at 5,600-foot elevation. The reservoir has a surface area of about 520 acres when full. The recreation season is year-round with high use on holidays and weekends. Common fish species include rainbow trout, bluegill, sunfish, and largemouth bass. Reservations are accepted for some campsites. Fees are charged. Donkey Flat U.S. Geological Service map covers the area.

How to Get There

All weather access. From Vernal, Utah, 12 miles north on U.S. 191.

Plan Your Visit to Red Fleet Reservoir

Heading to Red Fleet Reservoir? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)