Colton Guard Station
Maeser, Utah · 8,179 ft · In Ashley National Forest
Photos: Claire Wille 5/30/2024
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,179 ft (2,493 m)8,179 ft2,493 m
Sites1
Colton Guard Station lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Firewood for sale
- Toilets
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About
Overview
Colton Guard Station is located in the Colton Hollow area, approximately 5 miles west of U.S. Highway 191. It is near Vernal, Utah, in the Ashley National Forest. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the complex in 1933 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal instituted during the Great Depression. It was a residence for rangers who patrolled the forest on horseback prior to the age of modern vehicles.
The Ashley National Forest Vernal Ranger District has chosen to rent this guard station to the public so that guests can enjoy a RUSTIC experience similar to that of the first rangers. Colton Guard Station is open for reservations all months of the year, except November, April and May.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Colton Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueMostly Cloudy, 9% chance of rain40°33°
- WedSnow Showers Likely, 58% chance of rain38°33°
- ThuSlight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny, 17% chance of rain40°28°
- FriSunny45°30°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain47°33°
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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