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Daggett County, Utah
Utah’s northernmost remote frontier, positioned between the towering east-west crest of the Uinta Mountains and the red sandstone canyon gorges of the Green River impounded by Flaming Gorge Dam, extending into the high sagebrush valleys of Lucerne Basin along the Wyoming border.
Daggett County Overview
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County Seat:
Manila (County Seat & Agricultural Basin) -
Population:
935 (2024 U.S. Census Bureau Estimate (Utah’s Least Populous County)) -
Land Area:
697 sq mi -
Elevation Range:
5,370 – 12,219 ft (Eccentric Peak, High Uinta Mountains) -
Established:
1918 -
Official Portal:
daggettcounty.gov →
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Towns & Communities in Daggett County
Daggett County comprises independent incorporated municipalities and historic rural settlements, each serving as an agricultural, civic, commercial, or outdoor recreation center for the surrounding region.
Manila
Pop. ~330
Administrative county seat located in Lucerne Valley 3 miles south of the Wyoming state line, featuring the county courthouse, Manila High School, local airstrip, municipal parks, and gateway access to Lucerne Valley Marina on Flaming Gorge.
Dutch John
Pop. ~170
Historic government town built in 1957 to house construction workers for Flaming Gorge Dam, now recognized globally as a major drift boat fly fishing destination on the clear tailwaters of the Green River.
Greendale
Pop. ~100
Scenic alpine settlement situated near the junction of US-191 and UT-44, home to the historic Flaming Gorge Resort, Red Canyon Visitor Center, and forested mountain cabin retreats.
Rural Healthcare Access & Regional Service Centers
Because Daggett County maintains a low-density rural population, essential local community healthcare is paired with established regional medical centers in neighboring counties for advanced surgical, inpatient trauma, and intensive specialty services.
Daggett County Clinic & Public Health (96 1st W, Manila; outpatient clinic providing basic medical examinations, childhood immunizations, wellness triage, and emergency first response coordination).
Full-service inpatient hospitalization, 24/7 Level 4 emergency trauma surgery, and advanced clinical diagnostics are accessed regionally in Vernal (Ashley Regional Medical Center, 45 miles south via US-191 in Uintah County) or Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County (Rock Springs, Wyoming, 65 miles northeast via WY-530). Medical helicopter transport is based in Vernal for critical emergencies.
Essential grocery items, travel supplies, and automotive fuel are available at the Manila General Store and marina convenience markets in Dutch John and Lucerne Valley. Comprehensive retail shopping is accessed in Vernal or Rock Springs.
Marine boat maintenance, engine diagnostics, and fishing gear outfitting are centered in Dutch John and Cedar Springs. Building supplies and heavy equipment parts are obtained in Vernal.
Vernal (Uintah County) serves as the primary regional retail, hospital, government agency, and airport hub for Daggett County residents. Rock Springs, Wyoming provides Interstate 80 logistics.
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Flaming Gorge Resort
Full-service mountain resort lodge in Daggett County near Flaming Gorge Dam, featuring motel rooms, modern condominiums, on-site dining, Green River drift boat rentals, and fly fishing guide services.
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Trout Creek Flies
Professional fly fishing guide outfitter and full-service lodge on the Green River tailwaters below Flaming Gorge Dam, outfitting anglers with drift boat trips, fly patterns, gear, and riverside lodging.
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Cedar Springs Marina
Full-service marina on Flaming Gorge Reservoir featuring boat slips, pontoon and ski boat rentals, marine fuel, fishing tackle, boat repair, and the famous Snag Bar and Grill floating restaurant.
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Lucerne Valley Marina
Expansive marina and water recreation resort on the western arm of Flaming Gorge Reservoir near Manila, offering luxury houseboat rentals, powerboat leases, dry storage, convenience store, and fuel.
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Daggett County Clinic & Public Health
Essential rural county outpatient health clinic in Manila providing outpatient preventative care, immunizations, basic medical evaluations, and vital health services for Utah’s least populous county.
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Resident Information & Municipal Services
- Daggett County Commission (Three-member governing commission)
- Daggett County Clerk, Auditor & Recorder
- Daggett County Assessor & Treasurer
- Daggett County Planning & Zoning Board
- Daggett County Economic Development Office
- Daggett County Sheriff’s Office (Headquartered in Manila)
- Daggett County Search & Rescue (Green River boat rescue and alpine tracking)
- Flaming Gorge Volunteer Fire Department (Stations in Manila and Dutch John)
- Daggett County Volunteer Ambulance Service (Emergency medical response)
- Daggett School District (One of Utah’s smallest, most personalized public school districts)
- Manila High School & Manila Elementary (Manila campus)
- Daggett County Public Library (Manila Branch)
- Utah State University Uintah Basin (Instructional campus 45 miles south in Vernal)
Geography, Elevation & Regional Climate
Daggett County encompasses diverse topography ranging across elevations of 5,370 – 12,219 ft (Eccentric Peak, High Uinta Mountains). The regional climate is characteristically semi-arid with four distinct seasons, featuring low relative humidity, abundant sunshine, and cold winters with snow accumulations concentrated across mountain watersheds and high plateaus. Annual precipitation supports native desert shrublands, pinyon-juniper woodlands, sagebrush steppe, and subalpine forests that define the regional geography.
- US-191 (Scenic arterial over the eastern Uinta Mountains into Dutch John)
- UT-44 (Rim-hugging scenic drive linking Manila to Flaming Gorge Resort)
- WY-530 / UT-43 (Paved artery connecting Manila to Green River, Wyoming)
Parks, Public Lands & Outdoor Recreation
Public federal and state lands encompass a substantial portion of Daggett County, supporting protected natural attractions, wilderness trail systems, and seasonal outdoor sporting.
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (91-mile canyon reservoir and Green River corridor)
- Manila Town Parks & Community Rodeo Arena
- Dutch John Community Sports Complex
- Ashley National Forest (Flaming Gorge Ranger District, High Uintas Wilderness)
- Bureau of Land Management (Browns Park, Green River eastern corridor)
- Sheep Creek Canyon Geological Area (Upturned red rock sedimentary monocline)
Commercial Permitting & Business Licensing
Commercial business operations in Daggett County are regulated through municipal business licensing within incorporated cities and through the Daggett County Commission and Planning Department for unincorporated county areas. State registration with the Utah Division of Corporations and professional licensing through the Utah Department of Commerce are required for active commercial standing.
- Outdoor Recreation & Guiding (Fly fishing drift boats, reservoir houseboating, big-game hunting)
- Hydroelectric Power Generation (Bureau of Reclamation Flaming Gorge Powerplant)
- Federal & County Government Administration (USFS, BOR, Daggett County)
- Cattle Ranching & Forage Production (Lucerne Valley agriculture)
- County Planning & Zoning: Contact Daggett County Administrative Offices
- Incorporated Municipalities: Contact local City or Town Hall
- State Entity Registration: Utah Division of Corporations →
- Professional Licenses: Utah DOPL Portal →
Signature Annual Events & Festivals
- Daggett County PRCA Rodeo (Held annually in August at Manila arena)
- Flaming Gorge Chamber Outdoor Bash (Annual spring recreation festival)
- Green River Drift Boat Invitational (Annual fly fishing competition)
- Manila Independence Day Fireworks Celebration (Over Flaming Gorge)
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