Grizzly Ridge Yurt is located on the Ashley National Forest, approximately 20 air miles north of Vernal in eastern Utah. It provides year-round primitive lodging for guests. The yurt is open for reservations all months except November, April and May. Hiking, off-roading, skiing and snowshoeing are the most popular activities in the area.
Call the District Office at (435) 789-1181 three business days prior to a reserved visit to confirm door lock combination. District Office is closed Saturday and Sunday. Lock combination is REQUIRED to enter yurt.
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Currently open - May 22 to Nov 1
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Grizzly Ridge Yurt offers a beautiful, secluded mountain experience with fabulous views and opportunities for outdoor activities, like boating at Flaming Gorge. While the yurt needs some repairs and the outhouse could be improved, guests appreciate the cozy warmth provided by the stove and the overall ambiance. Despite some challenges with access and cleanliness, many recommend the yurt for its natural setting and charm.
Broke trail, first in for the season.
Some thin coverage/bare spots but managed (watch for sharp rocks if you go thru the quarry).
Mattresses were comfy, most yurts that we’ve been to the mattresses are thin and need to double up to not feel the rails, didn’t need that with the sturdy bunk beds of Grizzly. Follow the guidelines for a smooth and enjoyable trip. And what lowlife would steal from the yurt/USFS?!?!? It’s public reservable property, don’t take away, leave it better than you found it. Thank you Rangers for all the help!
Group of young women made their first trip and all of them want to come back, possibly a new tradition. Only thing I would hope for differently would be a full griddle on the camp chef. Thanks!
An excellent and well maintained yurt! I will recommend to anyone visiting in the summer or fall to take Forest Road 181 up to the yurt rather than Forest Road 278. 278 is very rough, even for a four wheel drive, high clearance vehicle.
Great way to enjoy the outdoors when it's too cold for camping. The stove kept us very warm and comfortable all night long (my thermometer hovered right around 60 degrees Fahrenheit as long as we kept the stove going). The other accommodations are basic, but adequate. Would stay there again.
Unfortunately it had rained quite a bit and the roads were washed out. It was middle of July, but it seemed more like Spring runoff. I was in my pickup, high clearance, large tires, 4WD, but was sliding backwards and only about a quarter of the way up. Had to turn around.
Follow the mileage indications below and watch for signs when traveling to Grizzly Ridge Yurt. Leave with plenty of time to arrive at the yurt before dark. A high-clearance vehicle with four-wheel drive is required to access the yurt.
From Vernal...
Follow the mileage indications below and watch for signs when traveling to Grizzly Ridge Yurt. Leave with plenty of time to arrive at the yurt before dark. A high-clearance vehicle with four-wheel drive is required to access the yurt.
From Vernal, Utah, travel north on U.S. Highway 191 (Vernal Avenue) approximately 25.5 mi. Slow down when approaching the snowdrift fence along the curve in the road and look for the jeep road at the gap in the fence. Turn left (northwest) onto the jeep road/Forest Road 181. Once on Forest Road 181, reset travel odometer to zero. At 0.5 mi, continue on Forest Road 181 (look for blue Little Brush Creek sign). At 0.8 mi, continue straight (northwest) on Forest Road 181 (look for blue Grizzly Ridge sign). At 0.9 mi, continue on Forest Road 181/Trail 152B. At 1 mi, take the right fork and head north on Forest Trail 152B. At 1.5 mi, stay right to meet up with the ski trail. At 1.9 mi, go left to merge with ski trail that winds up the road. At 2.7 mi, look for yurt on left (south) side of road.
The Grizzly Ridge Yurt is accessible via U.S. Highway 191, which is approximately 25.5 miles from Vernal, Utah.
Policies & Rules
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROPANE CAMP CHEF IS CURRENTLY OUT OF ORDER. IT WILL BE FIXED BY SUMMER SEASON, BUT THERE WILL BE NO PROPANE STOVE FOR THE REMAINDER OF MARCH. BE PREPARED TO COOK ON THE STOVE TOP (FIREPLACE).
The yurt remains locked; call the District Office at (435) 789-1181 three days prior (Mon-Fri) to a reservation to confirm the lock combination. District Office is closed Saturday and Sunday. A lock combination is REQUIRED to enter yurt.USE YOUR OWN DISCRETION WHEN PARKING/DRIVING ON SNOWY OR MUDDY ROADS. THE FOREST SERVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE RESCUE SERVICES. Please call the non emergency dispatch number 435-789-4222 if needing help.
No water is available at the yurt; guests must bring their own supply. There is one large water pot in the yurt to boil water, but guests should bring extra cookware as desired. There should also be a 10" skillet and a medium sized pot for guests to use. These do occasionally go missing, so it is recommended to bring your own cookware in case. We do NOT provide other utensils such as spoons, forks, knives, bowls, plates, etc.
Visitors can usually drive to the yurt from June-October. A high-clearance vehicle equipped with four-wheel drive is required. The road can be rocky and muddy, so be prepared for that. A small car/sedan is not suitable for the road.
From approximately Dec. 1 to March 31, non-motorized travel (cross-country skiing or snowshoeing) is required to access the yurt; snowmobiles are not allowed on the trail to Grizzly Ridge Yurt.
Click here for more information on the Ashley National Forest, or call (435) 789-1181
