Carter Military Trail Yurt
Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: VERNAL, UT, UT
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Carter Military Trail Yurt provides primitive lodging during summer and fall months, and during the winter, it is open to the public as a warming station for snowmobilers. It is located in the Ashley National Forest, at roughly 9,800 feet in elevation. It is approximately 25 air miles northwest of Vernal, Utah, and is situated near the historic Carter Military Trail and the Highline Trail.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Carter Military Trail Yurt offers primitive lodging in Ashley National Forest at 9,800 feet elevation near historic trails and multiple recreational activities including hiking, fishing, and mountain biking. The location provides access to diverse outdoor experiences from May through October.
Wildlife alert: Expect to see American Elk, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, American Pika, and various bird species including Cassin's Finch and Pine Siskin in the area.
Insider tips for Carter Military Trail Yurt: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Arrive before dark due to remote mountain location at 9,800 feet Yurt serves as warming station for snowmobilers during winter months
Skip Carter Military Trail Yurt if: Seeking hookups - no hookups available at this site. Traveling outside May-October season when campground is closed. Uncomfortable with primitive conditions and vault toilets only.
Best time to visit Carter Military Trail Yurt: May-October — Campground operating season as verified by RIDB data.
Nearby campgrounds: Trout Creek Guard Station (VERNAL, UT), Browne Lake Group Sites (Manila, UT), Summit Springs Guard Station (Pleasant Grove, UT), Navajo Cliffs (MANILA, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Carter Military Trail Yurt
Cell signal at Carter Military Trail Yurt (VERNAL, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Carter Military Trail Yurt provides primitive lodging during summer and fall months, and during the winter, it is open to the public as a warming station for snowmobilers. It is located in the Ashley National Forest, at roughly 9,800 feet in elevation. It is approximately 25 air miles northwest of Vernal, Utah, and is situated near the historic Carter Military Trail and the Highline Trail.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Arrive before dark due to remote mountain location at 9,800 feet
Yurt serves as warming station for snowmobilers during winter months
Campground operating season as verified by RIDB data
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Follow the mileage indications below and look for signs on the ground when traveling to the yurt. Leave with plenty of time to arrive at the yurt before dark. From Vernal, travel north on U.S. Highway 191 (Vernal Avenue) for approximately 20 miles. Turn west (left) on Forest Road 018. A paved parking lot with a restroom is located at this intersection, but follow Forest Road 018 for approximately 3.3 miles. Turn west (left) at Forest Road 018/Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway and continue for approx
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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