About Colton Guard Station
Colton Guard Station is located in the Colton Hollow area, approximately 5 miles west of U.S. Highway 191. It is near Vernal, Utah, in the Ashley National Forest. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the complex in 1933 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal instituted during the Great Depression. It was a residence for rangers who patrolled the forest on horseback prior to the age of modern vehicles. The Ashley National Forest Vernal Ranger District has chosen to rent this guard station to the public so that guests can enjoy a RUSTIC experience similar to that of the first rangers. Colton Guard Station is open for reservations all months of the year, except November, April and May. **The cabin can be accessed by vehicle throughout warmer months and during the winter, access is by snowmobile, cross-country ski or snowshoe travel. Guests are responsible for their own travel…
- Fees: See Recreation.gov for current rates for rental
- Managed by: Ashley National Forest, FS
- Where: 14 mi north of Maeser, UT · 40.66722, -109.51861
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton G S | ATV road | at camp | 3.2 mi |
| Gartell | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Colton Guard Station Spur East | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Kabell Hollow | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Pine Hollow Jade Ram Loop | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Pine Hollow Spur A South | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Steinaker State Park (Dark Sky Park), 15 mi.
Dump station: 10.5 mi
Propane: 15.1 mi
Camps nearby
- South Iron Springs Group Site 3.2 mi
- Kane Hollow 3.2 mi
- Range Study Area 4.1 mi
- Grizzly Ridge Yurt 5.3 mi
- Kaler Hollow Campground 5.7 mi
- Grizzly Ridge Meadow 6.2 mi