Jones Hole Creek is clear and cool, a perfect habitat for brown and rainbow trout. Special regulations apply in Jones Hole, such as artificial flies and lures only. All fishermen must have a valid state-fishing license and be familiar with the regulations. Swimming is not recommended in the rivers. The water is cold, with strong currents.
Public pools are in Vernal, Utah, and Rangely, Colorado.
Swimming and water skiing are popular at Steinaker and Red Fleet state parks 6 and 11 miles north of Vernal. Mountain Biking is a sport that is slowly growing in popularity at Dinosaur. There are no mountain bike trails in the monument. Bikes can travel on the paved and unpaved roads in the monument, but our roads are narrow and there are no road-shoulder bike paths. Mountain bikes are not allowed on any hiking trails or two-track backcountry roads.