BLM's Historic John Jarvie Ranch Open Tuesdays through Saturdays
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Vernal, UT--Cowboys, outlaws, and traders - Explore Utah’s Wild West at the Historic John Jarvie Ranch in Browns Park, in northeastern Utah. This site has something for everyone with picnicking and camping, fishing, hiking, and tours of the historical site including a blacksmith shop and general store. Wander the grounds and imagine hiding out here, just like the notorious outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
The buildings and exhibits at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Historic John Jarvie Ranch will be open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A BLM representative is generally available to provide tours and information about the ranch and the area. Brochures for self-guided tours are also available. For more information about the ranch or to download directions, maps, and a Junior Activity Book, please visit:http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal/recreation_/browns_park.html.
The Ranch is located in Brown’s Park, Utah. To get there from Vernal, travel north 55 miles on Highway 191. Approximately two miles passed the Wyoming state line, turn east 22 miles on gravel/paved road (including a steep hill) and follow the signs Jarvie Ranch. From Maybell, Colorado travel east on State Highway 318 over 70 miles of paved and 8 miles of gravel road, follow the signs to Jarvie Ranch.
The annual Jarvie Fest is scheduled for Oct. 8, 2016 and will include special demonstrations, music, and wagon rides. Stay tuned for more details about this upcoming event.
For more information, to arrange for special tours, or to reserve a group camp-site, call Ranger Mark Thompson at (435) 885-3307. No reservations are needed for individual camp-sites, which are available on a first come basis.
Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.