Uintah County has a lot to offer for everyone! What do you love about Uintah County?
Quick Facts
- Uintah County is located on the east side of the state and borders Colorado.
- As of 2019, the population of Uintah County was 35,734.
- The County Seat is Vernal.
- Economy includes: cattle, hay and alfalfa, lumber, oil, oil shale, and gas.
History of Uintah County
“The history of Uintah County goes back to the dinosaur age. Evidences of Dinosaurs, such as bones and fossilized footprints, have been left in the region. Much later, the Fremont Indians and, more recently, the Ute Indians have inhabited this area. Rock art can be seen on many of the canyon walls even today.” The Ashley valley was named after an early trapper, William Henry Ashley. He visited the area many times. It was named “waste and valueless” until 1873 when a group of people decided to raise livestock in the Ashley valley.
Towns/ Cities in Uintah County
- Vernal
- Ballard
- Fort Duchesne
- Naples
- Jensen
- Whiterocks
- Maeser
- Bonanza
- Randlett
Top sights in Uintah County
- Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum
- Red Fleet State Park and Reservoir
- Steinaker State Park
- Quarry Exhibit Hall at Dinosaur National Monument
- Fantasy Canyon
- Fossil Discovery Trail
- Josie Morris Cabin
- McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs
- and more