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Ledgefork Guard Station

A photo of facility Ledgefork Guard Station with Lean To / Shelter
Ledgefork

About Ledgefork Guard Station

Ledgefork Guard Station is located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring the Smith and Morehouse Trail. This is a unique recreational experience of staying in a historic Forest Service cabin while providing funds for the ongoing maintenance and renovation of these historic buildings. 

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

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๐Ÿ  Guard Station, Loop: Ledgefork Guard Station
8 guests ยท Campfire
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Location Ledgefork Guard Station

Address:
Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
Kamas, UT, 84036
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 40.7421 / -111.1

Elevation: 2365 feet

Policies & Rules

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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

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-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

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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

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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

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There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

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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

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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

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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

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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

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For more information on visiting Bear Country visit:
wildawareutah.org
wildlife.utah.gov
For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules

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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

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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

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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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