| Alt Names |
Yellowstone, Yellowstone ATV Trail, Yellowstone Atv Trailhead, Dry Gulch Loop, Petty Mountain Loop, Yellowstone River, Crystal Creek Spring, Yellow Ledges, Flea Flat, Bear Park, Mill Park, Mill Spring, Hells Canyon, Ashley National Forest |
| DESCRIPTION |
The Yellowstone ATV trail consists of two large and interconnecting ATV trail loops that are well marked and maintained. Lower elevation terrain mainly consists of sagebrush while upper elevation consists of thick forest vegetation. There are plenty of camping opportunities and nearby Moon Lake offers cabin rentals and a campground however ATV's are prohibited be ridden on or near the property. Boating opportunities can be found at Moon Lake, however there is no boat ramp and the water temperatures are extremely cold.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Mountain Home, UT |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 40º 31.343' W 110º 21.291' |
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From: Talmage, UT
1) Take Hwy 87 north to 2100 west
2) Turn left (north)
3) Continue about 3.5 miles
4) Turn right (east) at the T-intersection
5) Continue about 4.4 miles on Yellowstone Rd
7) Turn right (east) to stay on Yellowstone Rd
8) Proceed 0.4 miles
9) At the T-intersection, turn left (choose the right fork to stay on Yellowstone Rd
9) Continue about 6 miles to the Yellowstone Campground |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
National Forest |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
plenty of campgrounds to choose from, beautiful forest scenery, two large ATV loops, trails are clearly marked & maintained |
| Cons |
campgrounds available May - September |
| Rating |
 Very Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
1-2 Days
Summer |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
No |
| Night Riding |
Unknown |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
Some Areas |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
Some Areas |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
Some Areas |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Some Areas |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Yes
Tent: $8.00
RV: $8.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Ashley National Forest
355 North Vernal Ave
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 789-1181
www.fs.fed.us
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
36 |
| Miles Of Trail |
50 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
7600 to 10400 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Some |
| Hard Pack |
Some |
| Sand |
 None |
| Mud |
 Little |
| Dust |
Little |
| Rocks |
Little |
| Trees |
 Many |
| Steep Hills |
 Few |
| Water Crossings |
Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
Few |
| Roads |
Some |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
Some |
| Shade |
Many |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
30+ Miles (SE) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Water |
On Site |
| RV Hookup |
20-30 Miles (S) |
| RV Disposal |
20-30 Miles (S) |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Swim Area |
On Site |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (SW) |
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