Grizzly Ridge Yurt
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. District Office is closed Saturday and Sunday. Lock combination is REQUIRED to enter yurt.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | Partial | 10 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
The yurt is approximately 314 square-feet (less than 20 feet in diameter) with limited amenities. No plumbing, running water or electricity is provided. The maximum capacity of overnight guests at the yurt is (8) people. Tent camping is allowed outside. Two bunk beds with full size mattresses are provided that will sleep four to eight people. No linens, bedding or pillows are provided. The yurt is equipped with a heavy-duty propane camp stove for cooking and a wood-burning stove for heat. Be prepared to cook on the stove top (FIREPLACE). Very limited cookware is provided. Guests are required to bring their own cooking supplies. Combination code required to enter yurt. (Some combination locks used have off-set entry lines.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Vernal, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.7431° N, 109.5008° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- If code is not working, try off-setting entry line).
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
10 mi from the campground · 532 acres
- PrescribedHole In The Rock Rx
37 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedMiddle Beaver Rx
38 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedWestern Roughneck Rx
47 mi from the campground · 472 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 ↗ | 5.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 19.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also for its world-class fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities on the reservoir, which can be accessed within 25 miles of the yurt. The Ashley-Karst National Geologic Recreation Area offers dramatic canyons, densely forested backcountry areas, and vast networks of caves.
- 3.6 miHighline Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.5 miEast Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.2 miSpillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 13.3 miSunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miBassett Springs X-C Ski2.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.6 miGrizzly Ridge Reflector Spur N0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.7 miOld Ski Tow2.3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miGrizzly Ridge0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.9 miBassett Springs Spur B2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.2 miLake Park ↗5.2 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
Ashley National Forest begins about 5.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.6 miAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 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
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The yurt is situated in a small clearing surrounded by pines and aspens, at an elevation of 9,200 feet. From the deck, guests are awarded beautiful views toward Red Fleet Reservoir and Vernal off in the distance. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
Sites at Grizzly Ridge Yurt are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Grizzly Ridge Yurt have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
Yes, pets are allowed at Grizzly Ridge Yurt. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
Numerous hiking, biking and off-road trails crisscross the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
Vernal, Utah. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also for its world-class fishing for brown and rainbow trout.
Source: Getting there
What if Grizzly Ridge Yurt is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are East Park Campground (3.8 mi, first-come), South Iron Springs Group Site (4 mi), and Iron Springs Group Ashley (4.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby