Grizzly Ridge Yurt

Cabin, lookout or rental

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Ashley National Forest Fees: $50/night for unit. Reservations: Grizzly Ridge Yurt is open for reservations all months except November, April, and May. The site is closed to the public during wet periods and muddy conditions during these months. This site can be… Overview 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. Recreation 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. Facilities The yurt is approximately 314 square-feet (less than 20 feet in diameter) with… Getting there: Follow the mileage indications below and watch for signs when traveling to Grizzly Ridge Yurt. Leave with plenty of time to arrive at the yurt before dark. A high-clearance vehicle with four-wheel drive is required to access the yurt. From Vernal, Utah, travel north on U.S. Highway 191 (Vernal Avenue) approximately 25.5 miles. Slow down when approaching the snowdrift fence along the curve in the road and look for the jeep road at the gap in the fence. Turn left (northwest) onto the jeep… Rules: No animals are allowed in the yurt. Phone: 4357891181 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234293 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Claire Wille, Joseph Ellsworth and Sam Williamson (USFS Recreation Technicians)

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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