Mirror Lake Guard Station

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

Location: Kamas, UT, UT

Price: From $143.16 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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 cabin is located at Mirror Lake and is approximately 32 miles from Kamas Utah and 58 miles from Evanston Wyoming. It’s just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway which cuts through the Uinta Mountains, known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.

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/mirror-lake-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

Historic Forest Service cabin at Mirror Lake offering a unique recreational experience with abundant activities including fishing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding through the scenic Uinta Mountains. Google reviewers rate it 4.7/5 stars and praise its beauty and cleanliness.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, wapiti (elk), yellow-bellied marmots, boreal owls, and ospreys present in the area. Bear activity reported in nearby campgrounds—bring bear spray.

Insider tips for Mirror Lake Guard Station: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Bring bear spray due to bear activity in the region Located just off Mirror Lake Scenic Byway for direct access to recreational opportunities

Skip Mirror Lake Guard Station if: Expecting hookups—no hookups available. Needing amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, and showers. Planning to visit outside May-October season.

Best time to visit Mirror Lake Guard Station: May-October — Verified seasonal operation window per campground data.

Nearby campgrounds: Mirror Lake (Pleasant Grove, UT), Moosehorn (Pleasant Grove, UT), Butterfly Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Lost Creek Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mirror Lake Guard Station

Cell signal at Mirror Lake Guard Station (Kamas, 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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Kamas, UT, UT★ 4 (0 reviews)From $143.16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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 cabin is located at Mirror Lake and is approximately 32 miles from Kamas Utah and 58 miles from Evanston Wyoming. It’s just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway which cuts through the Uinta Mountains, known for their abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.

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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:✕ Expecting hookups—no hookups available✕ Needing amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, and showers✕ Planning to visit outside May-October season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site

Bring bear spray due to bear activity in the region

Located just off Mirror Lake Scenic Byway for direct access to recreational opportunities

Best: May-October

Verified seasonal operation window per campground data

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: Mountain goats, wapiti (elk), yellow-bellied marmots, boreal owls, and ospreys present in the area. Bear activity reported in nearby campgrounds—bring bear spray.

Location

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Getting there →

From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40 toward Park City/Heber City/Vernal. Take Exit 4 onto Highway 248 toward Kamas. Take left onto UT 32 then right onto Highway 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway). Go 32 miles to campground. From Salt Lake City, Utah, take I-80 east for approximately 30 miles to Exit 146 for Highway 40. Go south on Highway 40 for approximately 13 miles and take left onto UT Highway 32. Stay on UT-32 for 16 miles (there will b

Campground entrance

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Mirror Lake Guard Station cost per night?+
Mirror Lake Guard Station costs $143.16 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Mirror Lake Guard Station open?+
Mirror Lake Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mirror Lake Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Mirror Lake Guard Station?+
Mirror Lake Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Mirror Lake Guard Station?+
Mirror Lake 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 Mirror Lake Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mirror Lake Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mirror Lake Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Mirror Lake 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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recreation.gov · RIDB API
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
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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$143.16 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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