Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234293
When Grizzly Ridge Yurt reopens
Grizzly Ridge Yurt's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 121 tracked site-nights (Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027): 75 open for online reservation · 46 reserved.
Where the open windows are
38% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 75 of 121 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027Not open online38%
Open site-nights75 / 121
Reserved (of online inventory)46 / 121
Weekday openings60
Weekend openings15
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 60 fall on weekdays and 15 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Dec 2026 – Mar 2027March holds the most room. 22 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 75 |
This cabin currently has 75 cabin-nights available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Dec 1. That is about 29 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Dec 1 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Dec 1 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
75 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Grizzly Ridge Yurt, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 17 2-night, 16 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Dec 1 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 75 | 5 nights | Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 13, Dec 16, Dec 17 +63 more |
About 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). A portable propane Coleman lantern is supplied but guests must bring extra propane bottles and mantles . The Forest Service provides propane for the cook stove and firewood for the wood stove. A vault toilet is located outside the yurt.
When driving to the yurt in the summer months please be sure to use the summer road. The winter road is only accessible to ATVs in the summer and skiing in the winter. Please do not drive full sized vehicles on the winter road.
Natural Features
The yurt is situated in a small clearing surrounded by pines and aspens, at an elevation of 9,200 feet. From the deck, guests are awarded beautiful views toward Red Fleet Reservoir and Vernal off in the distance. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.
Nearby Attractions
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is known not only for its beautiful red cliffs, but also for its world-class fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities on the reservoir, which can be accessed within 25 miles of the yurt.
The Ashley-Karst National Geologic Recreation Area offers dramatic canyons, densely forested backcountry areas, and vast networks of caves.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedPets OKMax party 10
Getting there
Follow the mileage indications below and watch for signs when traveling to Grizzly Ridge Yurt. Leave with plenty of time to arrive at the yurt before dark. A high-clearance vehicle with four-wheel drive is required to access the yurt. From Vernal, Utah, travel north on U.S. Highway 191 (Vernal Avenue) approximately 25.5 miles. Slow down when approaching the snowdrift fence along the curve in the road and look for the jeep road at the gap in the fence. Turn left (northwest) onto the jeep road/Forest Road 181. Once on Forest Road 181, reset travel odometer to zero. At 0.5 miles, continue on Forest Road 181 (look for blue Little Brush Creek sign). At 0.8 miles, continue straight (northwest) on Forest Road 181 (look for blue Grizzly Ridge sign). At 0.9 miles, continue on Forest Road 181/Trail 152B. At 1 mile, take the right fork and head north on Forest Trail 152B. At 1.5 miles, stay right to meet up with the ski trail. At 1.9 miles, go left to merge with ski trail that winds up the road. At 2.7 miles, look for yurt on left (south) side of road. UTM = 626656E, 4511378N
355 N Vernal Ave, Vernal, UT 840784357891181
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
Reservations for Grizzly Ridge Yurt are made through Recreation.gov. 75 of 121 tracked site-nights are currently open (62%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
16 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Dec 1 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
March 2027, with 22 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Grizzly Ridge Yurt?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Grizzly Ridge Yurt begins Dec 1 — about 29 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Dec 1.
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