Open

Open year-round. Summer reservations open in late April; winter/spring reservations open the last Monday of October. Reservations through Evanston Recreation Center at (307) 789-1770. Requires $20 BRORA membership plus nightly fee.

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

Ridge Yurt offers an authentic backcountry experience in Utah's High Uinta Mountains, situated at 9,320 feet in a sheltered bowl just below the ridgeline. The eastern slopes drop more than a thousand feet to the East Fork of the Bear River, providing dramatic views southeast toward Mount Beulah. The surrounding burnt forest terrain offers excellent opportunities for backcountry skiing with quick laps accessible just below the yurt. The yurt is one of five managed by the Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance (BRORA), a nonprofit working with the U.S. Forest Service. Access requires a 4.5-mile ski, snowshoe, or hike gaining 934 feet of elevation from the winter trailhead on Mirror Lake Highway near Bear River Lodge. Snowmachine access is permitted. The yurt sleeps up to 8 people and comes equipped with a wood-burning stove, stocked firewood, kitchen utensils and cookware, bunk beds (bring your own sleeping pads and bags), and cleaning supplies. An outhouse is located approximately 20 feet from the yurt. No water is provided; guests must filter from nearby streams or melt snow. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility.

Directions

From Mirror Lake Highway (Utah Highway 150) near Bear River Lodge, access the winter trailhead. The yurt is 4.5 miles from the trailhead with 934 feet of elevation gain. In winter, access is by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile. In summer, hiking access is available.

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 $100 - $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 Yes
T-Mobile None

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