Accessible only by hiking in, Bear Claw Yurt provides a forested camping experience that requires advance planning and physical preparation. This private campground sits in wooded terrain that filters sunlight through the canopy during most daylight hours.
The hike-in access means campers must carry all gear and supplies to the site, making lightweight equipment essential. Several other camping options operate within walking distance, including Ridge Yurt less than a mile away. The forested setting blocks most road noise but also limits cell phone reception in many areas. Plan to arrive with enough daylight for the hike and bring a headlamp for evening navigation.
Description
Bear Claw, the original yurt location in the system, has a new 20 foot diameter structure and is about 1.5 miles from the North Slope Trail Head at an elevation of about 8,700 feet. The yurt is inside the motor free area and must be accessed by skiing or snowshoeing up Sage Draw. The draw is shaded and the trail can become icy especially in the late afternoon. Pine trees define the natural front yard of the Bear Claw Yurt. The yurt offers splendid views of Moffit Peak to the west.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBear Claw Yurt is located in Utah near Oakley
Coordinates
40.869548 N
110.799481 W
Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
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- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Yurts
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 35 min from Ogden, UT
- 1 hr 42 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 1 hr 49 min from Provo, UT
- 2 hrs 19 min from Logan, UT
