Uintah County Community Development

03/12/2026

🌄🧗‍♀️ Adventure is waiting at the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata — and making sure everyone is ready for the climb helps keep it fun for the whole family!
Before your young adventurer clips in, make sure they meet the route safety requirements:

📏Minimum reach: 62 inches from the ground
⚖️Minimum weight: 90 pounds

Climbers under 90 pounds must be accompanied by a professional guide and use a supplemental belay system on sections with significant vertical climbing.

These requirements help ensure the certified safety equipment functions properly and that climbers can safely reach the next hold along the route.

✔️ Measure at home
✔️ Check the reach
✔️ Plan ahead for guided climbing if needed

We want every climber to have a safe and unforgettable experience in Ashley Gorge.

For More info: www.ashleygorgeviaferrata.com/things-to-know

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

Today is the DAY!! The weather looks amazing this weekend! Perfect for climbing! As of February 27th at 9:30 am the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is open to the public! Check out our website at ashleygorgeviaferrata.com for all the details.

01/08/2026

There will be an open house to learn about wildland urban interface (WUI) areas, mapping, and wildfire preparedness. The open house will be held on Tuesday January 27, 2026 from 6-8pm in the Vernal City Community Room, located at 374 E Main St Vernal, Utah 84078. For more information on WUI and House Bill 48 see, ffsl.utah.gov/wuirisk/

09/26/2025

The information below is from the Bureau of Reclamation:

Colorado pikeminnow (CPM) experimental base flows have ended and releases are transitioning to autumn baseflows.

Beginning on September 30, 2025, Flaming Gorge daily average releases shall follow the schedule below. Hourly releases from Flaming Gorge Dam will be scheduled through the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). Hourly release schedules issued by WAPA for power production may include daily fluctuations to meet power demand contracts.

The daily average release will be cut to 800 cfs and will continue thereafter or until a new notification is issued.

This data is considered the most likely scenario given the current forecast and is subject to changing conditions. Forecasted (tentative) hourly release schedules can be found by visiting the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center at this website:

https://www.cbrfc.noaa.gov/dbdata/station/flowgraph/flowgraph_hc.html?id=GRZU1&ptype=3&linear_flow=0

Please note that the CBRFC data is in Zulu time, which is 6 hours later than MDT. For example, 6 pm Zulu (Z) is 12 pm MDT.

08/11/2025

Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center reopens



DUTCH JOHN, Utah - Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center reopened its doors yesterday after being closed for an extended period this summer. The visitor center will be open daily from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Mountain time. The seasonal closure of the visitor center remains scheduled for Oct. 15 through April 15, 2026.



The public will be able to access exhibits inside the visitor center and use facilities during normal hours. Guided tours of the dam are no longer offered, but a part of the walkway allows visitors to view the riverside of the dam.



The Flaming Gorge Visitor Center is owned by Reclamation and operated through the Intermountain Natural History Association and offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the dam and hydropower operations while sharing the beauty of Flaming Gorge.

A digital brochure about Flaming Gorge Dam is available here.



For more information about visiting Flaming Gorge, call 435-885-3135.

Send a message to learn more

04/16/2025

ATTENTION UINTAH COUNTY RESIDENTS
Uintah County would like to invite residents to a public open-house for the Steinaker Service Canal Trail project. The public’s feedback is valuable in developing this 1.9-mile paved multi-use path along the Steinaker Canal from Highway 40 to 500 North.
Come learn about the project and get answers to your questions. Visitors can view maps, learn about the timeline and funding, and even help name the trail.
STEINAKER SERVICE CANAL OPEN-HOUSE
Monday April 21, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
USU Vernal Campus Pavilion
320 N Aggie Blvd.
Vernal, UT. 84078
*Open house will be moved inside to room 101 in case of inclement weather.

02/21/2025

Please join us for an important workshop for the Uintah County Safety Action Plan.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of Uintah County’s transportation safety plan.

The purpose of the workshop will be to:
· Share an overview of the project,
· Present preliminary safety analysis findings,
· Gather YOUR input, and
· Discuss potential solutions and next steps for the Safety
Action Plan


Workshop Details:
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm

Location: held in-person at the Uintah County Offices (Commission Large Conference Room) 152 East 100 North Vernal, UT


Please visit UintahSafetyPlan.com for additional opportunities to provide feedback on transportation safety via a survey or interactive map.

Send a message to learn more

02/04/2025

Uintah County, in partnership with surrounding communities, is preparing a county-wide comprehensive transportation safety action plan. The plan will analyze transportation safety needs, identify high-risk locations and factors contributing to crashes, and prioritize strategies to address them.

Visit uintahsafetyplan.com for more information and to access an interactive map and survey where you can share your feedback on roadway safety in Uintah County.

12/04/2024

The Uintah County Planning Commission has 3 positions opening up at the end of this year. The Planning Commission meets one to two evenings (Wednesdays) each month to discuss zoning, subdivisions, and other land use and development issues and functions as an advisory board to the County Commission on these matters.

To be on the Planning Commission, you must be a resident of Uintah County. If you are interested, please complete the form found by following the link below and return the form to [email protected] by December 19, 2024. If you have questions, you can reach out to Deanna Nyberg by calling 435-781-5336 or emailing [email protected].

Application link:https://cms1files.revize.com/uintahcountyut/Departments/a_-_e_departments/commissioners/REQUEST%20FOR%20CONSIDERATION%202020.pdf

09/03/2024

Come learn about the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata and give your input.

NOTICE: Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata Open-House

Monday September 9, 2024
5-7 PM
Western Park (302 E. 200 S.)

Uintah County is inviting the public to come to an Open-House to learn more about the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata rock climbing project. County staff will be available to share information, answer questions, and take public comments.

This is an information sharing opportunity. Planning decisions will not be made during the Open-House.