Grizzly Ridge Yurt
Ashley National Forest — hiking
Location: VERNAL, UT, UT
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Grizzly Ridge Yurt offers year-round primitive lodging on Ashley National Forest with a fireplace that keeps guests warm in cold weather. Reviewers consistently rate it 4.8/5 stars and praise it as a cozy retreat after outdoor activities like snowshoeing.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, Least Chipmunk, Mountain Chickadee, Northern Flicker, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, MacGillivray's Warbler
Insider tips for Grizzly Ridge Yurt: Call District Office at (435) 789-1181 three business days before arrival to confirm door lock combination Bring your own sheets for the beds Empty the fireplace regularly for better burning efficiency Arrive before dark and allow extra travel time; high-clearance vehicle with four-wheel drive recommended
Skip Grizzly Ridge Yurt if: You need hookups — no hookups available at the yurt. You prefer multiple site options — only 1 yurt available. You're planning a November, April, or May visit — yurt is closed these months. You need kitchen supplies like spatulas.
Best time to visit Grizzly Ridge Yurt: December-March — Winter sports like snowshoeing and skiing are most popular; yurt's fireplace provides essential warmth during cold months. June-October — Closed November, April, and May; open for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing in warmer months.
Nearby campgrounds: Limber Flag Yurt (VERNAL, UT), Iron Springs Group Ashley (Vernal, UT), Lodgepole At Flaming Gorge (Dutch John, UT), Colton Guard Station (VERNAL, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Grizzly Ridge Yurt
Cell signal at Grizzly Ridge Yurt (VERNAL, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCall District Office at (435) 789-1181 three business days before arrival to confirm door lock combination
Bring your own sheets for the beds
Empty the fireplace regularly for better burning efficiency
Arrive before dark and allow extra travel time; high-clearance vehicle with four-wheel drive recommended
Winter sports like snowshoeing and skiing are most popular; yurt's fireplace provides essential warmth during cold months
Closed November, April, and May; open for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing in warmer months
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Getting there →
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 miles. 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/For
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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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