State Park Museum

Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum

Uintah County, UtahEstablished 1959
Status
Status not postedMon–Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Entrance fee
$10 per personAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
None listed
Official site
stateparks.utah.gov(435) 789-3799

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum is a park in Uintah County, in Vernal.

The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkMon–Sat9 a.m. – 5 p.m.—
Official wording

Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).

Pets

Pets are welcome at most state parks, however, they must be on a maximum six-foot leash and not left unattended. Pets are not allowed in buildings or on developed beaches.

Statewide rule from Utah's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
Day-Use Fees: Adults — Per person$10
Day-Use Fees: Seniors — Per person$8
Day-Use Fees: Children (6-12 years old) — Per person$5
Day-Use Fees: Children (5 years and under) — Per personFree
Official wording

Day-Use Fees: Adults — Per person: $10.00 Day-Use Fees: Seniors — Per person: $8.00 Day-Use Fees: Children (6-12 years old) — Per person: $5.00 Day-Use Fees: Children (5 years and under) — Per person: Free

Utah park passes

  • Annual Day-Use Pass (Standard) — $125. Day-use entrance for cardholder + up to 7 guests in one private vehicle, 12 months; Utah residents only; excludes Jordan River OHV SP, This Is The Place Heritage Park and the $2 Antelope Island causeway fee Details
  • Senior Annual Pass (65+) — $65. As above, Utah residents 65+ Details
  • Veterans with Disabilities Honor Pass — Free. Day-use for qualifying Utah veterans + up to 7 guests in the same vehicle Details
  • Digital Day-Use Pass — varies by park. Single-day entry for 1 private vehicle (up to 8 people), valid on the calendar date of purchase Details

From the Utah state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveAmerica (utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
Phone
800-322-3770

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

Ranger and interpretive programsHistoric sites and tours

Amenities

Facilities

  • Visitor center
  • Nature center or museum

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Nearest town
Vernal
Coordinates
40.4555, -109.5199
Phone
(435) 789-3799

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Nearby state parks

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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