Mammoth Cabin

Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside

Location: Ephraim, UT, UT

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (19 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Mammoth Guard station is located at 8,600 feet in elevation. There are two cabins on the grounds. The Mammoth Cabin was built on site while the Lake Cabin was moved to the site from its original location in the 1980s.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers

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

Historic 1930s cabins at 8,600 feet elevation overlooking sagebrush valleys and timbered slopes. Highly rated by campers (4.6/5 stars) as an awesome mountain getaway just 15 minutes from town.

Wildlife alert: Elk, Mule Deer, North American Porcupine, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, Dark-eyed Junco, MacGillivray's Warbler, Northern Flicker, and Greater Short-horned Lizard present within 8km.

Insider tips for Mammoth Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand Rent are $50/night per cabin; two cabins available (Mammoth Cabin and Lake Cabin) Reserve through Reserve America for cabin rentals

Skip Mammoth Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure. You need more than 2 total campsites available at this location.

Best time to visit Mammoth Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Gooseberry Creek Campground (EPHRAIM, UT), Gooseberry Reservoir (EPHRAIM, UT), Flat Canyon (EPHRAIM,, UT), Fish Creek Campground (Ferron, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mammoth Cabin

Cell signal at Mammoth Cabin (Ephraim, 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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Ephraim, UT, UT★ 4.5 (19 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Mammoth Guard station is located at 8,600 feet in elevation. There are two cabins on the grounds. The Mammoth Cabin was built on site while the Lake Cabin was moved to the site from its original location in the 1980s.

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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.
ToiletsFlush toilets
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

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 hookups — no hookups available✕ You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure✕ You need more than 2 total campsites available at this location

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand

Rent are $50/night per cabin; two cabins available (Mammoth Cabin and Lake Cabin)

Reserve through Reserve America for cabin rentals

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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: Elk, Mule Deer, North American Porcupine, Uinta Ground Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, Dark-eyed Junco, MacGillivray's Warbler, Northern Flicker, and Greater Short-horned Lizard present within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

From Fairview, Utah, for 8.5 miles proceed east on Utah Highway 31. Then turn east (left) to Utah highway 264 for .2 miles, then turn left (north) through the paved parking lot to the gravel road, then right (FS road 0124 downhill). You will pass the Gooseberry Campground sign, at the next intersection (FS road 0124) make a slight left and proceed through the gate. The Mammoth Cabin is first, the Lake Cabin is the third building. From US Highway 6 take Utah Highway 96 south through Scofield then

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Mammoth Cabin cost per night?+
Mammoth Cabin costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Mammoth Cabin open?+
Mammoth Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mammoth Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Mammoth Cabin?+
Mammoth Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Mammoth Cabin?+
Mammoth Cabin 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 Mammoth Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mammoth Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mammoth Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Mammoth Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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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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$50 /night★ 4.5 (19)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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