About Grizzly Ridge Yurt
Grizzly Ridge Yurt is located on the Ashley National Forest, approximately 20 air miles north of Vernal in eastern Utah. It provides year-round primitive lodging for guests. The yurt is open for reservations all months except November, April and May. Hiking, off-roading, skiing and snowshoeing are the most popular activities in the area. **Call the District Office at (435) 789-1181 three business days prior to a reserved visit to confirm door lock combination. District Office is closed Saturday and Sunday. Lock combination is REQUIRED to enter yurt.** Numerous hiking, biking and off-road trails crisscross the area. Guests enjoy hiking up the trail to 9,335-foot Grizzly Ridge. In winter months, endless cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails are right out the front door. The yurt is approximately 314 square-feet (less than 20 feet in diameter) with limited amenities. No plumbing…
- Fees: $50/night for unit.
- Managed by: Ashley National Forest, FS
- Where: 10 mi south of Flaming Gorge, UT · 40.74306, -109.50083
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–Aug (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Springs Spur B | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 2.9 mi |
| South Francis Creek | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Grizzly Ridge Reflector Spur N | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Grizzly Ridge | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Grizzly Ridg Reflector | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 1.8 mi |
| Lake Park | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 2.8 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 casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Steinaker State Park (Dark Sky Park), 20 mi.
Dump station: 5.2 mi
Propane: 20.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Grizzly Ridge Meadow 1.1 mi
- Stringham Cabin 1.8 mi
- Range Study Area 2.3 mi
- Kane Hollow 2.7 mi
- Limber Flag Yurt 3.2 mi
- East Park Campground 3.8 mi