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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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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 — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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