Carbon County
Carbon County is located in the Castle Country travel region. The county is named for the abundance of coal in the region. It ranks twelfth in population among Utah's 29 counties, with 21,643 residents.
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Helper, Utah
Helper (pop. 2,000) is the second-largest town in Carbon County. It was settled in 1870 and became known as the town of "57 varieties" for the ethnic diversity of laborers brought in to work in the mines. It is located 7mi/11km northwest of Price.
Helper - Western Mining and Railroad Museum
The Western Mining and Railroad Museum is located in the town of Helper which was founded by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. The museum features indoor and outdoor displays, including a 1917 railroad caboose.
Hours
May 15 to September 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 15 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Nine Mile Canyon
Nine Mile Canyon in Carbon County has the remains of Fremont Indian rock art and an old stagecoach freight road from Price to the Uinta Basin.
Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office
125 South 600 West, Box 7004
Price, UT 84501-7004
United States
125 South 600 West, Box 7004
Price, UT 84501-7004
United States
Phone 1 (435) 636-3600
Fax 1 (435) 636-3657
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Scofield State Park
Scofield State Park is located on a 2,800-acre lake in the Manti-LaSal Mountains. It features fishing, boating and camping opportunities.
Wellington, Utah
Wellington (pop. 1,660) is the third-largest town in Carbon County. It is located southeast of Price.
