Trout Creek Guard Station
Flaming Gorge, Utah · 9,354 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
- 9,354 ft (2,851 m)9,354 ft2,851 m
Sites1
Trout Creek 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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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Trout Creek Guard Station is located in the Trout Creek area, approximately 21 miles west of U.S. Highway 191 near Vernal, in eastern Utah. It is part of the beautiful Ashley National Forest. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the complex in 1934 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 guests can enjoy a primitive experience similar to that of the first rangers. The cabin is open for reservations all months of the year except November, April and May.Recreation
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Trout Creek Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSnow Showers Likely, 72% chance of rain35°22°
- ThuChance Snow Showers, 29% chance of rain38°17°
- FriSunny45°20°
- SatSunny, 2% chance of rain46°23°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain47°23°
Nearby camping
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5 OpenStreetMap entries in Flaming Gorge share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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