Aquarius Ranger Station
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Operating season is June through September. Reservations required and available through Recreation.gov.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Monroe Canyon Fire Closure Update
Fishlake National Forest, Intermountain RegionForest Service News ReleasePublic Affairs Contact: McCall Davis (435) 310-0123mccall.davis@usda.gov
16-Day Camping Limit (Occupancy and Use Order 0408-25-01)
16-day camping limit. Camping in the same location, or within 5 miles of the same location, for more than 16 consecutive days or for more than 16 days in a 30-day period is prohibited.
Beaver RD Development Roads Order 0408-20-02, Kents Lake Road #137
Seasonal road closure for Kents Lake Road #137 on the Beaver River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to July 15 annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fillmore RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-209-02
Seasonal road closures on the Fillmore Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture
Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-04
Seasonal road closures on the Richfield Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fremont River RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-03
Seasonal road closures on the Fremont River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
About
Aquarius Ranger Station sits at the edge of a meadow lined with aspens and mixed conifers on the west side of beautiful Boulder Mountain, which makes up half of the expansive Aquarius Plateau. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937, this historic cabin was used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country and is now available for public rental. The two-room cabin sleeps four people with one double bed and a bunk bed set. The kitchen is equipped with a wood cook stove and propane stove with oven, plus some pots, pans, dishes and utensils. A wood stove provides heat, and solar lighting illuminates the interior. Hot water is available from a propane water heater. The site can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in tents and self-contained RVs, with a vault toilet, campfire circle, and picnic tables adjacent to the cabin. Recreational opportunities abound in the surrounding area. Pine Creek Reservoir, less than a mile away, offers fishing for brook trout. Cook Lake, Miller Lake and numerous additional fishing lakes are scattered across Boulder Top. The Great Western Trail runs alongside the station, providing access for hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road enthusiasts. Boulder Mountain rises to an elevation of 11,317 feet and is comprised of over 50,000 acres of rolling pine, spruce and aspen forests with broad, lake-studded meadows on top. Big game hunting for black bear, mule deer, elk, grouse and antelope is popular in season.
Directions
From Loa, travel directly south on the paved county road for 2 miles. Turn south on Forest Road 154 and travel about 8 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 178 and travel about 5 miles, then turn left onto the Aquarius Ranger Station Road and travel approximately a quarter-mile to the cabin.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 836-2800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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