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Ledgefork Guard Station

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Ledgefork Guard Station is located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. The maximum capacity of the complex is 8 people. The cabin is surrounded by a scenic conifer and aspen forest.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The maximum capacity of the complex is 8 people. There is one bedroom with queen beds. The bathroom is located on the main floor. The gathering area is located on the main floor, equipped with sofas and chairs Bring your linens, dishes, silverware, cups, and glasses, pots and pans are provided- fully equipped kitchen. There is electricity to appliances provided by a generator, running water, flush toilets, shower, electric lights/appliances, and propane heat. Utilities are included. The basement is not accessible to the public. No pets are allowed.

Natural Features

The cabin is surrounded by a scenic conifer and aspen forest. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the reservoir, including moose and deer.

Recreation

The Smith and Morehouse reservoir is open to motorized boats, though a wake-less speed is enforced, making it an excellent place for canoeing and kayaking. A boat ramp is located on the northwest shore. Anglers enjoy fishing for stocked rainbow trout and other native fish species. The 12-mile round-trip Smith and Morehouse Trail is popular with hikers and backpackers. The trail begins in the campground and leads through forests, meadows and a marsh before spurring off to Erickson Basin and Island Lake.

Nearby Attractions

Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, Length 65 miles/104 km, Time to allow: 2 hours. Heading east from Kamas through the national forest, Mirror Lake Highway is one of the most popular mountain routes in the state. The road winds through farm and ranch lands and rises to heavily forested mountain terrain accented by the meadows and rugged peaks. There are numerous access points into the High Uinta Wilderness along this byway.

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Site Guard Station

Ledgefork Guard Station

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Important notices

This Campground is in Bear Country Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives
-Guests are to check in and out with the Camp Host at the nearby Smith and Morehouse Campground for access to the site. Rules of use will be reviewed and the lock combination will be provided during check in. -The Guard Station is a historic structure. As such, the maximum person and vehicle limits are strictly enforced. The guard station cannot be reserved for large groups -Bring your own linens, plates, cups, and flatware -No pets or animals allowed at or in the cabin to help ensure this historic structure is preserved
There is no water available on site. Please bring all of the water you will need for your stay. Please bring your own drinking water This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage bags
Campground Etiquette and Rules: Gates open at 7a.m., Gates close at 10p.m. Quiet Hours are 10p.m. to 6a.m. No generators after 10p.m. Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site Maximum occupancy is 8 people per single site Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground Leave No Trace Put all garbage in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box Remove all personal property and trash when leaving Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage bags Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

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