Summit Springs Guard Station
Ashley National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Summit Springs Guard Station is located a couple of miles off the Sheep Creek Geological Loop southwest of Flaming Gorge in the high Uinta Mountain Range. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the complex in 1931 as part of Franklin D. It was one of 11 guard stations built in the area to serve as homes for rangers who patrolled the forest on horseback prior to the modern age of vehicles.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/summit-springs-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1931 Civilian Conservation Corps complex in the high Uinta Mountains near Flaming Gorge with access to biking, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Well-maintained federal campground with amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and showers.
Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, North American River Otter, North American Osprey, and Black-billed Magpie present in the area
Insider tips for Summit Springs Guard Station: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Only 1 total site available, so plan ahead Suitable for self-contained RVs only—no hookups provided
Skip Summit Springs Guard Station if: You need RV hookups. You're visiting outside May through October seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds with multiple site options.
Best time to visit Summit Springs Guard Station: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Browne Lake Group Sites (Manila, UT), Navajo Cliffs (MANILA, UT), Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground (Dutch John, UT), Carter Military Trail Yurt (VERNAL, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Summit Springs Guard Station
Cell signal at Summit Springs 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.
Summit Springs Guard Station is located a couple of miles off the Sheep Creek Geological Loop southwest of Flaming Gorge in the high Uinta Mountain Range. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the complex in 1931 as part of Franklin D. It was one of 11 guard stations built in the area to serve as homes for rangers who patrolled the forest on horseback prior to the modern age of vehicles.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 federal campground with limited availability
Only 1 total site available, so plan ahead
Suitable for self-contained RVs only
no hookups provided
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Manila, UT at the intersection UT 43 and UT 44: Turn south on UT 44 (between Forest Service Office and Brownings restaurant). Drive 13 miles to the upper (second) road to Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Turn right onto the Loop, drive 2 miles to FS 364, and turn left onto the drive into Summit Springs. From Vernal, UT turn north on US 191. Drive 34.8 miles to Greendale Junction. Continue onto UT 44. Drive 14.7 miles to the upper (first) road to Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Turn left onto the L
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Summit Springs Guard Station cost per night?+
What season is Summit Springs Guard Station open?+
Does Summit Springs Guard Station have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Summit Springs Guard Station?+
How do I make reservations at Summit Springs Guard Station?+
What is the cell service like at Summit Springs Guard Station?+
What season is Summit Springs Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.