BROWN'S PARK TOUR

Brown's Park is a remote valley lying across the borders of Utah and Colorado. This high desert valley was formed by the Green River. Because of its mild winters and abundant game, grass, and water, Brown's "Hole" was a favorite wintering place for Ute and Shoshone Indians, mountain men, and cattlemen. Later, because of its remoteness and easy access to three state borders, it became a haven for outlaws including Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid, Isom Dart, Tom Horn, Matt Rash, Annie Bassett, John Bennett, and others. Today, Brown's Park appears much the same as it did one hundred years ago. We invite you to take your time here, camp along the way, and see all that you can.

As you spend time in this fascinating corner of our state, let your imagination drift back to the adventure and danger of life in Brown's "Hole" during the 1800's.

Other tours are available. Please inquire at the Moffat County Visitor Center.

Caution: Services are limited. Take along food, water and gasoline.

VERMILLION FALLS

  • This 25-foot waterfall located on public land may be viewed from Highway 318.

IRISH CANYON

  • This colorful and scenic canyon offers sightseeing, picnicking, camping, hiking, climbing, and viewing wildlife and Indian rock art. The canyon was named for three Irishmen who robbed a Rock Springs saloon and stopped to consume part of the take in the north end of the canyon. County Road 10N, a maintained gravel road, provides easy access through the canyon to Rock Springs, Wyoming.

GATES OF LODORE
(970) 365-3693

  • Spectacular red canyon walls tower above the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument. Offers white-water boating by permit, picnicking, camping, abundant wildlife, and a ranger station.

BROWN'S PARK STORE
(970) 365-3658

  • Offers gasoline, propane, picnic supplies, fishing and hunting equipment, and camping. Ask the Blevins about viewing the legendary Bassett home site and cemetery.

TWO BAR RANCH

  • Located on Brown's Park National Wildlife Refuge. The log buildings, corrals, and sheds were built with hand-hewn logs by Thomas White in 1887. Please use caution while exploring the Two Bar Ranch. As inviting as early 20th century cabins and abandoned ranches may appear, they can be extremely dangerous. It is best to enjoy these structures from the outside!

LODORE HALL AND CEMETERY

  • Located on Brown's Park National Wildlife Refuge. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Lodore Hall was built in 1911 and was used as a church, school, and for meetings and funerals. It is still used as a community center. John Jarvie and other local pioneers are buried at the Lodore Cemetery. The log cabin and corral just south of Lodore Cemetery were build by Frank and Felix Myers to accommodate Frank's children while school was in session.

BROWN'S PARK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
(970) 365-3613

  • The Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as a nesting/resting area for migratory waterfowl along the Green River. Bikers, sightseers, fishermen and photographers are welcome year-round. Nationally known for trout fishing. Float boat access and camping are available.

SWINGING BRIDGE

  • Taking this one-lane swinging bridge (County Road 83) across the Green River is a real experience! Size and weight restrictions apply: Two axle vehicles - 3 tons; three axle vehicles - 6 tons. The bridge is nine feet eight inches wide. Float boat access and camping are available.

CROUSE CANYON

  • Across Swinging Bridge, the road winds through a scenic steep and narrow canyon along Crouse Creek.

SWALLOW CANYON

  • The south rim of Swallow Canyon provides a vista of the Green River below and into Brown's Park.

JOHN JARVIE HOMESTEAD
(801) 885-3307

  • First settled in 1880, this 35 acre homestead once boasted a post office, trading post and river ferry. It was a regular stopping place for travelers and a secret meeting place for outlaws. The Jarvie site has been historically reconstructed to include John Jarvie's original dugout home, blacksmith shop and store, as well as a cemetery and museum. The site is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and visitors are welcome May-October 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Campsites and float boat access are available nearby.