Limber Flag Yurt
Limber Flag Yurt is located in 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, fishing, hunting, skiing, and snowshoeing are the area's most popular activities. There is great opportunity for wildife viewing, photography practice, and exploring all that the Ashley National Forest has to offer. 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) and has limited amenities. No plumbing, running water, or electricity is provided. The maximum capacity of overnight guests at the yurt complex is (8) people. Tent camping is allowed outside. Two bunk beds with full size mattresses are provided, to sleep four to eight people. No linens, bedding or pillows are provided. There is a plastic covering on the mattresses that stays with the yurt. The yurt is equipped with a heavy-duty propane camp stove for cooking, a wood-burning stove for heat, folding chairs, and a bench to store materials. Although we try to keep a 10" skillet, a medium sized pot, a large water boiling pot, and some mugs there, it is a good idea to bring your own as needed. These ammenities go missing at the yurts occasionally. Guests must bring all personal 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 look for signs on the ground when traveling to Limber Flag Yurt. Leave with plenty of time to arrive at the yurt before dark. Summer directions from Vernal, travel north on U.S. Highway 191/Vernal Avenue for approximately 24.4 miles, to the Diamond Mountain turnoff.
| Nearest town | Vernal, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.7442° N, 109.4417° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- If code is not working, try off-setting entry line).
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
11 mi from the campground · 532 acres
- PrescribedHole In The Rock Rx
39 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedMiddle Beaver Rx
41 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedWestern Roughneck Rx
50 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 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 20.4 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 lake, 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.
- 3.5 miHighline Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.9 miEast Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.4 miSpillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 12.9 miSunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miLimber Flag Yurt X-C Ski3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- under 0.1 miLimber Flag Yurt3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miMilo'S West Pothole Spur0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.2 miEast Draw to Diamond Ridge2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.7 miGrizzly Ridge North Spur0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.7 miGrizzly Ridge to South Francis1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 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 8.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.7 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 at the edge of a clearing, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Pines and aspens surround the clearing and offer some shade. From the deck, guests are awarded beautiful views south of the yurt, overlooking the pine forest, sagebrush flats, and grassy meadows. Big game, birds, and other various willdife are abundant. Beautiful wildflowers surround the area, attracting in a wide range of pollinators.
Recreation
In summer months, numerous hiking, biking and off-road trails crisscross the area. In winter months, endless cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails are right out the door. Stop by the Ashley National Forest's front desk for maps of these trails. There is also great opportunity here for birding, wildlife photography, and other activities. Flaming gorge lodge, red canyon lodge, and Dutch John are just down the highway. Enjoy a warm meal before/after your stay at the yurt, or try out the fishing! There are many recreation activities around this yurt!
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Limber Flag Yurt?
Sites at Limber Flag 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 Limber Flag Yurt?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Limber Flag Yurt have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Limber Flag Yurt?
Yes, pets are allowed at Limber Flag Yurt. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Limber Flag 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 Limber Flag Yurt?
In summer months, 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 Limber Flag 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 lake, brown and rainbow trout.
Source: Getting there
What if Limber Flag Yurt is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge (5 mi, partly first-come), East Park Campground (6.4 mi, first-come), and South Iron Springs Group Site (6.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby