Ledgefork Guard Station

Ledgefork Guard Station is located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Staying in a historic Forest Service cabin is a unique recreational experience, and it provides funds for the ongoing maintenance and renovation of these historic buildings. The Smith and Morehouse reservoir is open to motorized boats, though a wake-less speed is enforced, making it an excellent place for canoeing and kayaking. A boat ramp is located on the northwest shore. Anglers enjoy fishing for stocked rainbow trout and other native fish species. The 12-mile round-trip Smith and Morehouse Trail is popular with hikers and backpackers; it begins in the campground and leads through forests, meadows and a marsh before spurring off to Erickson Basin and Island Lake. The maximum capacity of the complex is 8 people. There is one bedroom with queen beds, the bathroom is on the main floor, and the gathering area is on the main floor, equipped with sofas and chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped and pots and pans are provided; bring your own linens, dishes, silverware, cups and glasses. There is electricity to appliances provided by a generator, running water, flush toilets, shower, electric lights and appliances, and propane heat. Utilities are included. The basement is not accessible to the public, and no pets are allowed. The cabin is surrounded by a scenic conifer and aspen forest. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the reservoir, including moose and deer. The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway is 65 miles long and takes about two hours. Heading east from Kamas through the national forest, it is one of the most popular mountain routes in the state, winding through farm and ranch lands and rising to heavily forested mountain terrain accented by meadows and rugged peaks. There are numerous access points into the High Uinta Wilderness along this byway.