About Ledgefork Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Guard Station, Loop: Ledgefork Guard Station
Site Details
Location Ledgefork Guard Station
Address:
Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
Kamas, UT, 84036
United States
From Salt Lake City:
From I 15, take I 80E past Park City to either Hwy 189 or Wanship. On 189, travel SE to Kearns Blvd/SR 248. Continue east on SR 248 to Browns Canyon Rd. Travel E/NE on Browns Canyon until it connects with SR 32 just north of Peoa. Turn south onto SR32 and travel until it becomes North Bench and then Weber Canyon Rd. From Wanship, take SR 32 past Rockport State Park to Peoa. At Peoa, SR32 becomes North Bench Rd and then Weber Canyon Rd. Stay on Weber Canyon Rd to FR 33. Turn right (south) onto FR 33 and travel past Smith Morehouse Reservoir to Ledgefork. (FR33 distance ~16 miles)
From Utah County (Provo):
Follow US 189 (University Ave.) through Provo Canyon to Heber City. At the junction in Heber, turn left and stay on 189 going north until you reach SR32. Turn right (east) on SR32 and travel past Jordanelle State Park to Francis. At Francis, turn left (north) onto Main St. Stay on Main st. until it becomes New Lane Rd in Oakley. Stay on New Lane Rd to Weber Canyon Rs. Turn right (east) onto Weber Canyon Rd. Stay on Weber Canyon Rd to FR 33. Turn right (south) onto FR 33 and travel past Smith Morehouse Reservoir to Ledgefork. (FR33 distance ~16 miles)
Ledgefork Guard Station is accessible via I-80, which connects to SR-32 and US-189. SR-32 and Weber Canyon Rd provide direct routes to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.7421 / -111.1
Elevation: 2365 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- This Campground is in Bear Country Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives
- -Guests are to check in and out with the Camp Host at the nearby Smith and Morehouse Campground for access to the site. Rules of use will be reviewed and the lock combination will be provided during check in. -The Guard Station is a historic structure. As such, the maximum person and vehicle limits are strictly enforced. The guard station cannot be reserved for large groups -Bring your own linens, plates, cups, and flatware -No pets or animals allowed at or in the cabin to help ensure this historic structure is preserved
- There is no water available on site. Please bring all of the water you will need for your stay. Please bring your own drinking water This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage bags
- Campground Etiquette and Rules: Gates open at 7a.m., Gates close at 10p.m. Quiet Hours are 10p.m. to 6a.m. No generators after 10p.m. Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site Maximum occupancy is 8 people per single site Reserved campsites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground Leave No Trace Put all garbage in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box Remove all personal property and trash when leaving Unclean campsites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage bags Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle
- There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
- Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited
- Advance Reservations Reservations are required and must be made at least 5 days in advance No walk-ins/first come first serve are available for the Guard Station
- Extra Vehicle - $10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check), space is not guaranteed for extra vehicles Firewood - $9 -Guests may bring their own firewood or purchase at Smith and Morehouse Campground. Firewood collecting at the Guard Station complex is not allowed
- Please understand that camping/picnicking is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions Cancellations within 14 days of the arrival date will forfeit the entire first night use fee and a $10 cancellation fee No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund If a guest does not arrive at the campsite by check-out time the day after scheduled arrival, and does not cancel the reservation, will be a $20 service fee charged and a forfeit of the first-night use fee
- For more information on visiting Bear Country visit: wildawareutah.org wildlife.utah.gov For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
- Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest - For more info, call Kamas Ranger District at 435-783-4338 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 - Visit our website gocamputah.com or Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah - To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more information click here
- Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in his or her party
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
