Open

The yurt operates seasonally. Winter reservations open the last Monday of October via brorayurts.org. Spring and summer reservations open in late April. Access is via a 2-mile groomed trail from the Evanston, Wyoming side during winter.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

Bear Claw Yurt is a backcountry shelter operated by the Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance (BRORA), a non-profit organization managing six yurts in Utah's High Uintas. Located at approximately 8,700 feet elevation on the north slope of the Uinta Mountains, the yurt offers views of Moffit Peak to the west and is connected to other BRORA yurts via groomed cross-country ski trails. The 20-foot yurt accommodates up to 8 guests with three sets of bunk beds. Amenities include a wood-burning stove for heat, a propane cooking stove with fuel provided, a hard-wired gas lantern, and a woodshed stocked with pre-cut firewood and axes. Kitchen utensils, cookware, and basic supplies are provided. An outhouse is located approximately 20 feet from the yurt. There is no running water or electricity; guests must filter stream water or melt snow. Access during winter requires a roughly 2-mile trek from the trailhead near Bear River Lodge, accessed from Evanston, Wyoming via Millcreek Road (FR58). The Mirror Lake Highway is closed from the Utah side during winter, making Wyoming the only access point. Summer access opens in late April when road conditions improve.

Directions

From Evanston, Wyoming, head south on Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Highway) and turn onto Millcreek Road (FR58). The trailhead is near Bear River Lodge. The yurt is approximately 2 miles from the trailhead via groomed trail. Note: Winter access is only from the Wyoming side as the Mirror Lake Highway is closed from Utah.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $75 - $150

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (307) 789-1770

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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