GRIZZLY RIDGE YURT

Overview Grizzly Ridge Yurt is located on the Ashley National Forest, approximately 20 air miles north of Vernal in eastern Utah. It provides year-round primitive lodging for guests. The yurt is open for reservations all months except November, April and May.

Hiking, off-roading, skiing and snowshoeing are the most popular activities in the area. Call the District Office at (435) 789-1181 three business days prior to a reserved visit to confirm door lock combination. District Office is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Lock combination is REQUIRED to enter yurt. Recreation Numerous hiking, biking and off-road trails crisscross the area. Guests enjoy hiking up the trail to 9,335-foot Grizzly Ridge.

In winter months, endless cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails are right out the front door. Facilities The yurt is approximately 314 square-feet (less than 20 feet in diameter) with limited amenities. No plumbing, running water or electricity is provided.

The maximum capacity of overnight guests at the yurt is (8) people. Tent camping is allowed outside. Two bunk beds with full size mattresses are provided that will sleep four to eight people.

No linens, bedding or pillows are provided. The yurt is equipped with a heavy-duty propane camp stove for cooking and a wood-burning stove for heat. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROPANE CAMP CHEF IS CURRENTLY OUT OF ORDER.

IT WILL BE FIXED BY SUMMER SEASON, BUT THERE WILL BE NO PROPANE STOVE FOR THE REMAINDER OF MARCH. BE PREPARED TO COOK ON THE STOVE TOP (FIREPLACE). Very limited cookware is provided.

Guests are required to bring their own cooking supplies. The yurt remains locked; call the Vernal Ranger District office, at (435) 789-1181, three business days prior to arrival, to confirm the combination lock code. COMBINATION CODE REQUIRED to enter yurt.

(Some combination locks used have off-set entry lines. If code is not working, try off-setting entry line).