Established Camping
Aquarius Ranger Station
Aquarius Ranger Station is located in Fishlake National Forest, featuring a terrain of forests and mountains. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 15°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Capitol Reef National Park and Fish Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Fishlake National Forest
Overview
Aquarius Ranger Station is located about 15 miles south of Loa, in eastern Utah. It sits on the west side of beautiful Boulder Mountain, which makes up half of the expansive Aquarius Plateau. The station was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 and was used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country. Recreational activities abound in the surrounding area. Guests enjoy fishing in many lakes on Boulder Top, and exploring local trails.
Recreation
Pine Creek Reservoir is less than a mile from the ranger station. This small lake covers three acres, and offers fishing for brook trout. Cook Lake, Miller Lake and numerous additional fishing lakes are scattered across Boulder Top. Many hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails meander through the surrounding area. The Great Western Trail spans nearly 4,500 miles through five states, and runs alongside the station. Hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road enthusiasts love this spectacular trail. Big game hunting for black bear, mule deer, elk, grouse and antelope is also a popular activity.
Natural Features
The ranger station is situated at the edge of a meadow lined with aspens and mixed conifers, at an elevation of 8,700 feet. Grasses, sagebrush and summer wildflowers fill the meadow. From the front porch, guests are awarded scenic views of surrounding area. Summer days are warm and nights are cool. Boulder Mountain rises to an elevation of 11,317 feet. Capitol Reef National Park lies on its eastern edge. Boulder is comprised of over 50,000 acres of rolling pine, spruce and aspen forests on its slopes and broad, lake-studded meadows on its top.
Location
Aquarius Ranger Station is located in Utah
Directions
From Loa, travel directly south on the paved county road for about 2 miles. From that point, turn south on Forest Road 154 and travel about 8 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 178 and travel about 5 miles, then turn left onto the Aquarius Ranger Station Road and travel approximately a quarter-mile to the cabin.
Address
P.O BOX 129 138 SOUTH MAIN ST
Loa, UT 84747
Coordinates
38.1952778 N
111.5761111 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 56 min from Provo
- 3 hrs 22 min from St. George
- 3 hrs 27 min from Salt Lake City
- 3 hrs 39 min from Grand Junction
