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Mill Hollow Guard Station

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

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $140.4 per night

Price range: $140.4–$157 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Mill Hollow Guard Station is located in the Uinta National Forest next to Mill Hollow Reservoir and campground at an elevation of 8,800 feet. 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. The Guard Station is situated in a dense forest of fir, lodgepole pine and aspen.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Fishing

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

Historic Forest Service cabin experience at 8,800 feet elevation next to Mill Hollow Reservoir with excellent fishing for rainbow and albino rainbow trout. Highly rated by campers (4.5/5 stars) who praise the attentive camp host and well-maintained facilities.

Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, Mule Deer, American Badger, and various bird species including Western Tanager and Red-naped Sapsucker present in the area

Insider tips for Mill Hollow Guard Station: Arrive at 3 PM when booking opens — lakeside spots fill first Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Camp host Jeff provides attentive service and bathrooms are cleaned hourly

Skip Mill Hollow Guard Station if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You want multiple site options — only 1 tent site available.

Best time to visit Mill Hollow Guard Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Mill Hollow (Pleasant Grove, UT), Wolf Creek (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Ponderosa Group Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Soapstone (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mill Hollow Guard Station

Cell signal at Mill Hollow 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 $140.4/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    The Mill Hollow Guard Station is located in the Uinta National Forest next to Mill Hollow Reservoir and campground at an elevation of 8,800 feet. 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. The Guard Station is situated in a dense forest of fir, lodgepole pine and aspen.

    Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:Tent
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    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 RingsShowers
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    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 RV hookups — no hookups available✕ You visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ You want multiple site options — only 1 tent site available

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Arrive at 3 PM when booking opens

    lakeside spots fill first

    Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

    Camp host Jeff provides attentive service and bathrooms are cleaned hourly

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    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: Shiras Moose, Mule Deer, American Badger, and various bird species including Western Tanager and Red-naped Sapsucker present in the area

    Location

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

    From Woodland, Utah, travel 12 miles southeast on State Highway 35. Turn onto Forest Road 054 and travel 2.8 miles to the campground entrance.

    Campground entrance

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Mill Hollow Guard Station cost per night?+
    Mill Hollow Guard Station costs $140.4–$157 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Mill Hollow Guard Station open?+
    Mill Hollow Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Mill Hollow Guard Station have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Mill Hollow Guard Station?+
    Mill Hollow Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Mill Hollow Guard Station?+
    Mill Hollow 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 Mill Hollow Guard Station?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mill Hollow Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Mill Hollow Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
    Mill Hollow 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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    $140.4 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Mill Hollow

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    From $26.83/night

    Wolf Creek (Ut)

    Pleasant Grove, UT

    From $25.7/night

    Ponderosa Group Campground

    Pleasant Grove, UT

    From $128/night

    Soapstone

    Pleasant Grove, UT

    From $28.06/night

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