Closed

Closed for the season. The yurt operates December 1 through April 30. Reservations for the next winter/spring season typically open the last Monday of October and fill quickly.

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

East Fork Yurt sits at 8,500 feet elevation in the heart of Utah's Uinta Mountains, overlooking a large meadow below Dead Man's Pass with dramatic views of Mount Beulah to the southeast. The yurt is reached via a 2-mile non-motorized trail from the Lily Lake Ski Area trailhead, gaining about 190 feet in elevation along the East Fork Bench. The relatively easy trail makes it suitable for hauling gear by sled. The yurt sleeps up to 8 people on three double bunk beds, though 6 is recommended for comfort. BRORA provides ample firewood for the wood stove, full kitchen supplies including pots, pans, and utensils, and cleaning supplies. A USB outlet is available for device charging. Guests should bring their own quality sleeping pads, food including cooking staples like oil and spices, water filter or sufficient drinking water, and appropriate layers for cold weather. Water can be filtered from the East Fork Bear River approximately 200 feet away, carried in, or melted from snow. There is no trash service; all waste must be packed out. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash on the trails.

Directions

From Evanston, Wyoming, head south approximately 30 miles on the Mirror Lake Highway (Highway 150) to the Lily Lake Ski Area trailhead at the winter gate. The yurt is accessed via a 2-mile non-motorized trail along the East Fork Bench.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets —
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $233

Vehicle

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

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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