Limber Flag Yurt in UT -- Campground & RV Camping

Limber Flag Yurt sits at 9,000 feet in a pine and aspen clearing within Ashley National Forest, 20 miles north of Vernal. The 314-square-foot primitive structure accommodates up to eight guests with two full-size bunk beds, a wood-burning heat stove, a propane camp stove, folding chairs, and a bench. Outside amenities include space for tent camping and a vault toilet 20 yards away. There is no running water, plumbing, or electricity. Hiking, biking, off-road, and cross-country ski trails surround the site, with Flaming Gorge Reservoir located within 25 miles.

Getting there: Follow the mileage indications below and look for signs on the ground when traveling to Limber Flag Yurt. Leave with plenty of time to arrive at the yurt before dark. Summer directions from Vernal, travel north on U.S. Highway 191/Vernal Avenue for approximately 24.4 miles, to the Diamond Mountain turnoff. Turn right (east) onto the Diamond Mountain Road/Forest Road 048 and continue approximately 2.3 miles. Turn left (north) onto Potholes Road/Forest Road 255 and travel about 1.6 miles. Turn left (northwest) and follow Forest Road 254 for approximately 1.5 miles. Forest Road 254 will merge into the winter ski trail. Follow the blue diamond markers along the trail and turn right (east) after about 150 yards. The road will curve to a clearing, where the yurt will be visible within 100 yards. Winter travel, from Vernal, travel north on U.S. Highway 191/Vernal Avenue for approximately 24.6 miles to the Limber Flag Yurt Trailhead. Turn right onto the paved rest area along the highway. Hike, ski or snowshoe on Forest Trail 1170, following the blue diamond markers about 3 miles to the yurt. UTM = 631565E, 4511541N

• Well separated here, a single-site campground with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
• Flat ground is scarce: under a tenth of the terrain within a few hundred yards is level.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads, with most of them shaded.
• Limber Flag stands 540 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles north.

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