Ledgefork Guard Station
Ledgefork Guard Station is located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring the Smith and Morehouse Trail. This is a unique recreational experience of staying in a historic Forest Service cabin while providing funds for the ongoing maintenance and renovation of these historic buildings.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|
| Guard Station | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | $157.00 - 8 people, 2 vehicles. $10.00 Extra Vehicle |
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. No pets are allowed.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Salt Lake City. From I 15, take I 80E past Park City to either Hwy 189 or Wanship. On 189, travel SE to Kearns Blvd/SR 248. Continue east on SR 248 to Browns Canyon Rd. Travel E/NE on Browns Canyon until it connects with SR 32 just north of Peoa. Turn south onto SR32 and travel until it becomes North Bench and then Weber Canyon Rd.
| Nearest town | Kamas, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.7421° N, 111.0999° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The basement is not accessible to the public.
Charges and cancellations
Rules & Reservation Policies
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
11 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
19 mi from the campground · 730 acres
- PrescribedCarter Creek Rx
20 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedNorth Fork Mill Rx
23 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Escapod ↗ | 18.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Legacy RV Center ↗ | 41.4 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
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.
- 8.6 miBeaver Creek Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 10.4 miUpper Falls Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 11.5 miMurdock Basin Atv Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miSmith-Morehouse ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.1 miBox Canyon ATV1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.7 miSlader Basin ATV4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.8 miHoliday ATV1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.9 miErickson Basin2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miSwitchback ATV0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
- inUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- John Grix CabinBuilding · Kamas · 8.5 mi
- John Maycock CabinBuilding · Kamas · 8.6 mi
- O'Mahony Dining Car No. 1107Building · Oakley · 10.6 mi
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ledgefork Guard Station?
Sites at Ledgefork Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Ledgefork Guard Station?
$157.00 - 8 people, 2 vehicles. $10.00 Extra Vehicle
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Ledgefork Guard Station?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Ledgefork Guard Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Ledgefork Guard Station?
There is electricity to appliances provided by a generator, running water, flush toilets, shower, electric lights/appliances, and propane heat.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Ledgefork Guard Station?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Ledgefork Guard Station?
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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Ledgefork Guard Station?
Kamas, Utah. Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, Length 65 miles/104 km, Time to allow: 2 hours.
Source: Getting there
What if Ledgefork Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ledgefork (under 0.1 mi), Smith And Morehouse (1.9 mi), and Washington Lake (8.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby