Mirror Lake Guard Station
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. The guard station cabin is located at Mirror Lake and is approximately 32 miles from Kamas Utah and 58 miles from Evanston Wyoming. It's just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway which cuts through the Uinta Mountains, known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guard Station | Paved | 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 |
The maximum capacity of the complex is 8 people. There is one bedroom with queen beds. The bathroom on the main floor 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 running water, shower, flush toilets, propane heat, propane lights/appliances, and paved road. Utilities are included. No pets are allowed.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40 toward Park City/Heber City/Vernal. Take Exit 4 onto Highway 248 toward Kamas. Take left onto UT 32 then right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway). Go 32 miles to campground.
| Nearest town | Kamas, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.7000° N, 110.8881° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The basement is not accessible to the public.
Charges and cancellations
Changes and Cancellations Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCarter Creek Rx
15 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
18 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedNorth Fork Mill Rx
18 mi from the campground
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
19 mi from the campground · 730 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Escapod ↗ | 29.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Motor Sportsland ↗ | 52.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and biking are popular activities. The High Uintas Wilderness can be accessed from several trails along the byway.
- 4.7 miUpper Falls Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 5.1 miMurdock Basin Atv Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.7 miGrandview Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.1 miUpper Stillwater Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 14.5 miBeaver Creek Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miMirror Lake Shoreline ↗1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miDuchesne River ↗7.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miMirror Lake2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miMirror Lake Connector0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miFehr Lake1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miMain Fork Weber Hwy Connect0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
- 6.7 miHigh Uintas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 453,863 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 Maycock CabinBuilding · Kamas · 3.9 mi
- John Grix CabinBuilding · Kamas · 4 mi
- Charles B. Stewart Ranch HouseBuilding · Woodland · 15 mi
Natural features
Mirror Lake is situated at the base of the 11,943-foot Bald Mountain. The cabin lies among a forest of white fir trees and colorful summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
Recreation
Mirror Lake offers great canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout. The lake is open only to non-motorized watercraft. A gravel-surfaced interpretive nature trail circles the lake. Visitors of all ages enjoy learning about local flora and fauna through a series of educational displays scattered along the trail. Many hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails crisscross this beautiful region, including trails to Bonnie Lake, Scudder Lake and Naturalist Basin, all part of the Highline Trail. Fehr Lake Trail begins just outside the campground. Bald Mountain Trail can be accessed nearby.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mirror Lake Guard Station?
Sites at Mirror Lake 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 Mirror Lake Guard Station?
$157.00 - 8 people, 2 vehicles
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mirror Lake Guard Station?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Mirror Lake Guard Station?
Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Mirror Lake Guard Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Mirror Lake Guard Station?
There is running water, shower, flush toilets, propane heat, propane lights/appliances, and paved road.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Mirror Lake 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 Mirror Lake Guard Station?
Mirror Lake offers great canoeing and kayaking opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Mirror Lake Guard Station?
Kamas, Utah. Mirror Lake Scenic Byway parallels the Lower Provo River as it snakes across a portion of the Uinta Mountains, leading to numerous high alpine lakes and streams, countless trails, breathtaking scenic viewpoints and various campgrounds.
Source: Getting there
What if Mirror Lake Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mirror Lake (0.2 mi), Moosehorn (0.2 mi), and Butterfly Campground (1.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby





