Ledgefork Guard Station

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $142.12 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ledgefork-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

Ledgefork Guard Station offers a unique historic Forest Service cabin experience above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir with well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Campers praise the clean grounds, private spacing between sites, abundant trees, and nearby creek access.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Red Fox, American Red Squirrel, Steller's Jay, Osprey, and Rufous Hummingbird present in the area.

Insider tips for Ledgefork Guard Station: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Camp host Marcel provides friendly assistance without being intrusive Bring your own water supply despite available amenities

Skip Ledgefork Guard Station if: You need electric or water hookups — hookups are not available at most sites. You prefer to visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Ledgefork Guard Station: July — Google reviews specifically mention great July 4th weekend experiences with full but well-spaced campsites.

Nearby campgrounds: Ledgefork (Pleasant Grove, UT), Smith And Morehouse (Pleasant Grove, UT), Washington Lake (Pleasant Grove, UT), Yellow Pine Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ledgefork Guard Station

Cell signal at Ledgefork Guard Station (Pleasant Grove, 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.

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Pleasant Grove, UT, UT★ 4 (0 reviews)From $142.12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need electric or water hookups — hookups are not available at most sites✕ You prefer to visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Camp host Marcel provides friendly assistance without being intrusive

Bring your own water supply despite available amenities

Best: July

Google reviews specifically mention great July 4th weekend experiences with full but well-spaced campsites

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Red Fox, American Red Squirrel, Steller's Jay, Osprey, and Rufous Hummingbird present in the area.

Location

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385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Getting there →

From Salt Lake City: From I 15, take I 80E past Park City to either Hwy 189 or Wanship. On 189, travel SE to Kearns Blvd/SR 248. Continue east on SR 248 to Browns Canyon Rd. Travel E/NE on Browns Canyon until it connects with SR 32 just north of Peoa. Turn south onto SR32 and travel until it becomes North Bench and then Weber Canyon Rd. From Wanship, take SR 32 past Rockport State Park to Peoa. At Peoa, SR32 becomes North Bench Rd and then Weber Canyon Rd. Stay on Weber Canyon Rd to FR 33. Turn

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Ledgefork Guard Station cost per night?+
Ledgefork Guard Station costs $142.12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Ledgefork Guard Station open?+
Ledgefork Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ledgefork Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Ledgefork Guard Station?+
Ledgefork Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Ledgefork Guard Station?+
Ledgefork Guard Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Ledgefork Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ledgefork Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ledgefork Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Ledgefork Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Utah Recreation CompanyUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$142.12 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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