Aquarius Ranger Station
Fishlake National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LOA, UT, UT
Price: From $90 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
Aquarius Ranger Station is located about 15 miles south of Loa, in eastern Utah. It sits on the west side of beautiful Boulder Mountain, which makes up half of the expansive Aquarius Plateau. The station was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 and was used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Historic 1937 CCC-built ranger station on Boulder Mountain with excellent access to fishing in high-elevation lakes and surrounding backcountry trails. The dramatic Aquarius Plateau location offers diverse recreational opportunities in a scenic high-country setting.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti (elk) and American Pika present in the area. Red-tailed Hawks observed. Greater Short-horned Lizards also documented nearby.
Insider tips for Aquarius Ranger Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site available, making it extremely limited availability Bring your own water storage or plan accordingly — drinking water is available but infrastructure is minimal at a historic ranger station Hiking, horseback riding, and biking are all viable activities in the surrounding area despite the small tent-only site
Skip Aquarius Ranger Station if: You need RV hookups or amenities beyond vault toilets and fire rings — no hookups available. You're arriving outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer large campgrounds with multiple site options — only 1 tent site total.
Best time to visit Aquarius Ranger Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only; this window aligns with accessible high-elevation conditions on Boulder Mountain.
Nearby campgrounds: Sunglow Campground (LOA, UT), Singletree (Highway 12, UT), Cowpuncher Guard Station (ESCALANTE, UT), Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, Ut) (Glenwood, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Aquarius Ranger Station
Cell signal at Aquarius Ranger Station (LOA, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Aquarius Ranger Station is located about 15 miles south of Loa, in eastern Utah. It sits on the west side of beautiful Boulder Mountain, which makes up half of the expansive Aquarius Plateau. The station was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 and was used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site available, making it extremely limited availability
Bring your own water storage or plan accordingly
drinking water is available but infrastructure is minimal at a historic ranger station
Hiking, horseback riding, and biking are all viable activities in the surrounding area despite the small tent-only site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only; this window aligns with accessible high-elevation conditions on Boulder Mountain
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Loa, travel directly south on the paved county road for about 2 miles. From that point, turn south on Forest Road 154 and travel about 8 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 178 and travel about 5 miles, then turn left onto the Aquarius Ranger Station Road and travel approximately a quarter-mile to the cabin.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fishlake National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fishlake National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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