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Mammoth Cabin

Mammoth Cabin is located near Ephraim in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, featuring a landscape of forested areas and mountainous terrain. Temperatures in this region can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Skyline Drive Scenic Backway and the historic town of Manti, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Manti-La Sal National Forest

Overview

The Mammoth Guard station is located at 8,600 feet in elevation. There are two cabins on the grounds. The Mammoth Cabin was built on site while the Lake Cabin was moved to the site from its original location in the 1980s. Both cabins were constructed in the 1930s serving as forest ranger and fire crew dwellings for many years. The cabins overlook a wide expanse of sagebrush valleys with timbered slopes and ridgelines. The grounds that cabins are located is also an active administrative site. Visitors can expect to see Forest Service personnel using the grounds adjacent to the cabins. Travel Trailers and RVs are not permitted at this facility. If others are seeking to be close to your group during your reservation they should look at the nearby campgrounds at Gooseberry Group Campground and Gooseberry Reservoir.__

Recreation

Gooseberry Reservoir is located approximately one and a half miles to the north of the cabins. Fishing is available from the shore, however, the only boating allowed on the reservoir is non-motorized. The reservoir also has several RV sites which can accommodate larger RVs in addition to pit toilets. Gooseberry Campground is approximately 3/4 mile to the south and has several campsites for tents and small to medium RVs, drinking water, and pit toilets are available. A fee is required at both of these sites. Within 10 miles of the cabins, there are several other lakes and reservoirs. Please check fishing and boating laws for the reservoirs. Access to the Arapeen OHV trail system is available within a few miles of the cabins.

Facilities

Gooseberry Reservoir is located approximately one and a half miles to the north of the cabins. Fishing is available from the shore, however, the only boating allowed on the reservoir is non-motorized. The reservoir also has several RV sites which can accommodate larger RVs in addition to pit toilets. Gooseberry Campground is approximately 3/4 mile to the south and has several campsites for tents and small to medium RVs, drinking water, and pit toilets are available. A fee is required at both of these sites. Within 10 miles of the cabins, there are several other lakes and reservoirs. Please check fishing and boating laws for the reservoirs. Access to the Arapeen OHV trail system is available within a few miles of the cabins.

Natural Features

The cabins are situated in a spruce, fir and aspen forest setting with many mature trees on the facility grounds. You can view wildlife from the front porch of either cabin in the open meadows in the immediate area, including deer, elk, badger, eagles, hawks and more. The Mammoth Cabin receives the most shaded sunlight, while the Lake Cabin receives more direct sunlight.

Nearby Attractions

Located in the Fairview City Museum there is a life size replica of a Columbian Mammoth that was found approximately 10 miles southeast of the cabins. The museum also offers exhibits with artifacts and history from the native people of the area as well as a history of the later settlers. There is access to the 350+ mile Arapeen trail system to the south as well as the Forest roads to the north.

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Location

Mammoth Cabin is located in Utah

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Directions

From Fairview, Utah, for 8.5 miles proceed east on Utah Highway 31. Then turn east (left) to Utah highway 264 for .2 miles, then turn left (north) through the paved parking lot to the gravel road, then right (FS road 0124 downhill). You will pass the Gooseberry Campground sign, at the next intersection (FS road 0124) make a slight left and proceed through the gate. The Mammoth Cabin is first, the Lake Cabin is the third building. From US Highway 6 take Utah Highway 96 south through Scofield then onto Utah 264 west for 15 miles. Prior to the junction of Utah 31 and Utah 264 there is a large paved parking lot. Turn north and proceed to the gravel road, then right (FS road 0124 downhill). You will pass the Gooseberry Campground sign, at the next intersection (FS road 0124) make a slight left and proceed through the gate. The Mammoth Cabin is first, the Lake Cabin is the third building.

Address

540 N. Main
Ephraim, UT 84627

Coordinates

39.6961111 N
111.3055556 W

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Site Types

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Features

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  • Water Hookups

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Reviewed Aug. 12, 2019

Amazing stay

I stayed at the lake cabin, had an amazing time, the place was so great, view from the porch was truly spectacular!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Mammoth Cabin have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Mammoth Cabin has water hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Mammoth Cabin?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Mammoth Cabin, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Mammoth Cabin?

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