Vernal, UT Homes for Rent

Vernal, UT, located in Ashley Valley, is a small town known for its rich history of dinosaur fossils, earning it the nickname “Dinosaurland.” The town features iconic attractions such as the Dinosaur National Monument, about 20 miles east, which showcases petroglyphs and hiking trails, and the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, which houses regional dinosaur fossils and an outdoor garden with dino models. Vernal’s Old West atmosphere is highlighted by rodeos and Main Street retail, where visitors can find a variety of local businesses, including galleries, gift shops, and diverse dining options ranging from American diners to Thai food. The town’s largest municipal park, Ashley Valley Community Park, offers picnic pavilions, playgrounds, and walking paths. Vernal’s housing includes central grid-style blocks of bungalows and farmhouses from the 1920s, midcentury ranch-style homes, split-levels, and contemporary subdivisions with new construction. The Uintah School District serves the area with high ratings for clubs and diversity. Vernal is approximately 170 miles from Salt Lake City via U.S. Highway 40 and has local amenities such as the Ashley Regional Medical Center and Vernal Regional Airport. The town experiences all four seasons and has a major wildfire risk, mitigated by the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan.