Utah / Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation / Duchesne County / Ashley National Forest

Moon Lake Guard Station

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates seasonally, generally late spring through fall depending on road access and snow conditions. No water is available at the guard station for the 2025 season due to well system replacement.

About

Moon Lake Guard Station is a historic cabin rental facility situated near the shores of the scenic two-mile-long Moon Lake on the southern slope of the 13,000-foot peaked Uinta Mountains. Located at an elevation of 8,000 feet and surrounded by lodgepole pine, aspen, and Douglas fir, the cabin serves as one of the gateways to the High Uintas Wilderness with abundant recreation opportunities. The guard station cabin accommodates up to four overnight guests and features one twin-size bunk bed, one queen-size bed, flush toilet, running water, shower, wood stove, electric lights, and modern appliances. Guests must bring their own linens, bedding, and pillows. Level parking is provided for two vehicles maximum. No campfires, tents, or RVs are allowed. Moon Lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, and fishing for tiger trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, kokanee salmon, splake, and arctic grayling. The Lake Fork Trail and Brown Duck Mountain Loop hiking and equestrian trails begin at the nearby Moon Lake Campground, providing access to numerous alpine lakes in the High Uintas Wilderness. The Fish Creek Trail begins at Moon Lake Dam and climbs from 8,200 to 10,400 feet over 5.6 miles. Moon Lake Resort is adjacent to the guard station and offers small boat rentals, while Flying J Outfitters provides horse rides and pack trips into the wilderness.

Directions

From Duchesne, Utah take State Highway 87 north for 15.5 miles. Turn north on Highway 134 toward Mountain Home, then continue north to the Forest Boundary and Forest Road 131. Follow Road 131 for five miles to Moon Lake Campground. Go straight into Moon Lake Campground and take Lower Campground Loop, just past site 44 and yield sign turn right. Park in assigned parking spots as you approach the cabin. Approximately 32 miles from Duchesne on paved roads.

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