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John Jarvie Ranch Historic Site (BLM)
- Where
- Browns Park Road, Dutch John, UT (Daggett County)
- Cost
- Free
- Indoors or outdoors
- Indoors
- Phone
- +1 435-781-4400
Good to know
This historic ranch site preserves a frontier trading post from 1880 along the Green River, connected to stories of outlaws and frontier commerce in Brown's Park. History enthusiasts and those curious about Wild West settlement will find it engaging. Since it's free and operated by the BLM, check ahead to confirm current access and any seasonal closures.
Updated October 22, 2026
Explore where the wild west is still wild, where Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid hid out from the long arms of the law, where traders made a mint, and where a business complemented the turn-of-the-century frontier life in Brown's Park.In 1880, John Jarvie, a Scotsman built a ranch along the Green River to offer store goods to those that lived or traveled in this wild territory.
About John Jarvie Ranch Historic Site (BLM)
John Jarvie Ranch Historic Site (BLM) is a museum in Dutch John (Daggett County), Utah. This one is indoors, free to visit. The nearest other museum is Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center, about 13.0 miles away. Its own website and phone number are given above.
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Places to stay
- Dr. John Parsons Cabin Complex · Cabins · Dutch John · 2.9 mi
More to do nearby
- Browns Park · Park & Garden · 1.5 mi
Common questions
Is it free?
Yes — it’s free to visit.
Where is it?
Browns Park Road, Dutch John, Utah.
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