About Trout Creek Guard Station
Trout Creek Guard Station is located in the Trout Creek area, approximately 21 miles west of U.S. Highway 191 near Vernal, in eastern Utah. It is part of the beautiful Ashley National Forest. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the complex in 1934 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 guests can enjoy a primitive experience similar to that of the first rangers. The cabin is open for reservations all months of the year except November, April and May. In summer months, numerous hiking, biking and off-road trails crisscross the area. In winter months, endless snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities are right…
- Fees: $60/group size of 4. A maximum of 12 people is allowed within the guard station complex per reservation.
- Managed by: Ashley National Forest, FS
- Where: 14 mi southwest of Flaming Gorge, UT · 40.75472, -109.67417
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: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Creek | Horse | 0.1 mi | 3.8 mi |
| East Park | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 12.1 mi |
| Trout Creek Park Dispersed B | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| East Galloway | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 2.3 mi |
| North Fork Ashley | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Taylor Mtn Overlook | Horse | 1.6 mi | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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.Dump station: 11.7 mi
Propane: 23 mi
Camps nearby
- North Fork Camping Area 1.1 mi
- Windy Park Camping Area 1.9 mi
- Oaks Park Campground 2.9 mi
- South Fork Camping Area 3.7 mi
- Red Springs Campground 3.8 mi
- Kaler Hollow Campground 4.8 mi