Moon Lake Guard Station

Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: DUCHESNE, UT, UT

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Welcome to one of the gateways to the High Uintas Wilderness with multiple recreation opportunities. Moon Lake Guard Station is located near the shores of the scenic two mile long Moon Lake on the southern slope of the 13,000 foot peaked Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to enjoy cool mountain air, fishing, canoeing and motor boating, scenic vistas, hiking trails and horse rides.

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

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

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

Moon Lake Guard Station is a scenic mountain gateway to the High Uintas Wilderness with a 4.7/5 rating from 57 Google reviews. Campers praise the beautiful location, secluded group sites, and excellent recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, hiking, and horseback riding.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Short-tailed Weasel, Rufous Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, American White Pelican, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Moon Lake Guard Station: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring a boat or inflatable for lake activities; fishing from shore may be slow Group sites are secluded and offer privacy from the main campground

Skip Moon Lake Guard Station if: You need hookups - most sites have no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer larger campgrounds with more than 1 site.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Moon Lake Campground (Duchesne, UT), Moon Lake Group Campground (Duchesne, UT), Rock Creek Group (Ut) (DUCHESNE, UT), Yellowpine (DUCHESNE, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Moon Lake Guard Station

Cell signal at Moon Lake Guard Station (DUCHESNE, 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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DUCHESNE, UT, UT★ 3 (1 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Welcome to one of the gateways to the High Uintas Wilderness with multiple recreation opportunities. Moon Lake Guard Station is located near the shores of the scenic two mile long Moon Lake on the southern slope of the 13,000 foot peaked Uinta Mountains. Visitors come to enjoy cool mountain air, fishing, canoeing and motor boating, scenic vistas, hiking trails and horse rides.

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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
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
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 hookups - most sites have no hookups available✕ You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window✕ You prefer larger campgrounds with more than 1 site

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Bring a boat or inflatable for lake activities; fishing from shore may be slow

Group sites are secluded and offer privacy from the main campground

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: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Short-tailed Weasel, Rufous Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, American White Pelican, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Duchesne, Utah take State Hwy 87 north for 15.5 miles. Turn North on Hwy 134 toward Mountain Home, then continue north to the Forest Boundary and Forest Road 131. Follow road 131 for five miles to the Moon Lake Campground. Go straight into Moon Lake Campground and take Lower Campground Loop, just past site #44 and Yield sign turn right. Park in assigned parking spots as you approach cabin. The cabin is about 32 miles from Duchesne on paved roads although some spots have pot holes.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Moon Lake Guard Station cost per night?+
Moon Lake Guard Station costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Moon Lake Guard Station open?+
Moon Lake Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Moon Lake Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Moon Lake Guard Station?+
Moon Lake Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Moon Lake Guard Station?+
Moon 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 Moon Lake Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Moon 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 Moon Lake Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Moon Lake Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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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$60 /night★ 3 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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