Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · Kamas, UT

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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Mirror Lake
Photo courtesy of Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov

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Site guide

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SiteSurfacePeople / vehiclesFires
Guard StationPaved8 / 2Yes

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

CampfiresAllowed, 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 townKamas, Utah
Coordinates40.7000° 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

  • Prescribed
    Carter Creek Rx

    15 mi from the campground · 150 acres

  • Prescribed
    Taylors Fork Rx

    18 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Prescribed
    North Fork Mill Rx

    18 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    West 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 stationDump station ↗11.8 mi
Outdoor gearEscapod ↗29.8 mi
RV sales & serviceMotor 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.

  • 0.1 mi
    Mirror Lake Shoreline ↗
    1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Duchesne River ↗
    7.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Mirror Lake
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Mirror Lake Connector
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Fehr Lake
    1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Main Fork Weber Hwy Connect
    0.1 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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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