Closed
— Closed for the season. Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance through Recreation.gov. Check in with the camp host at Smith and Morehouse Campground for access.
About
Ledgefork Guard Station offers a unique opportunity to stay in a historic Forest Service cabin while supporting the maintenance and preservation of these cultural resources. Located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains, the cabin accommodates up to 8 guests with one bedroom featuring queen beds, a fully equipped kitchen, and modern amenities including running water, flush toilets, a shower, and electricity provided by generator.
The cabin is surrounded by scenic conifer and aspen forests where moose and deer are commonly spotted. Guests have access to excellent outdoor recreation including fishing for stocked rainbow trout at Smith and Morehouse Reservoir, wakeless boating and kayaking, and hiking the 12-mile round-trip Smith and Morehouse Trail that leads through forests, meadows, and marsh to Erickson Basin and Island Lake. The nearby Mirror Lake Scenic Byway provides access to numerous High Uinta Wilderness trailheads.
Guests must check in with the camp host at Smith and Morehouse Campground to receive the lock combination. Reservations are required at least 5 days in advance. Guests should bring their own linens, dishes, silverware, cups, and drinking water. No pets are allowed to help preserve this historic structure. The facility operates seasonally and requires proper food storage in bear country.
Directions
From Salt Lake City: Take I-80 E past Park City to Hwy 189 or Wanship. From 189, travel SE to Kearns Blvd/SR 248, continue east to Browns Canyon Rd, travel E/NE until connecting with SR 32 north of Peoa. Turn south on SR 32, which becomes North Bench Rd then Weber Canyon Rd. Turn right (south) onto FR 33 and travel past Smith Morehouse Reservoir to Ledgefork (FR 33 distance approximately 16 miles). From Provo: Follow US 189 through Provo Canyon to Heber City, turn left staying on 189 north to SR 32. Turn right (east) on SR 32 past Jordanelle State Park to Francis. Turn left (north) onto Main St, which becomes New Lane Rd in Oakley, then Weber Canyon Rd. Turn right (east) staying on Weber Canyon Rd to FR 33, then right (south) on FR 33 past Smith Morehouse Reservoir to Ledgefork.
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