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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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.

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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 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

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

Location

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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

#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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●Data sources on this page
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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
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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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$140.4 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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