Duchesne County
Duchesne County is part of the Dinosaurland travel region and one of 29 counties in Utah. It was named after the Duchesne River which it is supposed was named for a French Canadian fur trapper.
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Altamont, Utah
The small town of Altamont (pop. 180) is located 22 miles northeast of Duchesne on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.
Duchesne, Utah
Duchesne (pop. 1,400) is the seat of the county with the same name. The town is located at an elevation of 5,515ft/1,681m.
Duchesne - Starvation Lake State Park
Starvation Lake is a 3,500-acre reservoir with fishing, boating and camping. It is located 4mi/6km northwest of Duchesne on Highway 40.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Annual pass or membership | $ 75.00 |
| Camping fee | $ 16.00 |
| Admission Cost | $ 7.00 |
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Myton, Utah
Myton (pop. 540) is located on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation between Duchesne and Roosevelt in Duchesne County in northeastern Utah.
Roosevelt, Utah
Roosevelt (pop. 4,300) is the largest town in Duchesne County. The site of the discovery of gilsonite, a brittle asphalt used in the manufacture of pipe insulation and ink is south of Roosevelt.
Tabiona, Utah
The town of Tabiona (pop. 150) is located on Highway 35 on the western edge of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in Duchesne County in northeastern Utah.
Whiterocks Fish Hatchery
The Whiterocks Fish Hatchery is located 2mi/3km north of the town of Whiterocks in northeastern Utah. It annually supplies 1.5 million trout to Utah's waterways. The 14-acre site is open to visitors.
