Aquarius Ranger Station
Aquarius Ranger Station is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 38.19528, -111.57611
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-836-2811
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Aquarius Ranger Station
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. Facilities The Aquarius Ranger Station Complex can accommodate a maximum of 20 people, with four inside and 16 camped outside in tents or RVs. The rustic two-room cabin sleeps four people comfortably on one double bed and one set of bunk beds. No linens or bedding are provided. Two or three RVs and several tents are allowed outside. The cabin is equipped with a table
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 48 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 437 designated routes (389 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Reef RV Park & Glamping | RV park | 8.9 mi | — | — |
| Thousand Lakes RV Park | RV park | 10 mi | — | — |
| Sunglow Campground | National forest campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Sunglow Campground | National forest campground | 11 mi | — | No hookups |
| Sand Creek RV Park and Campground | RV park | 11 mi | — | — |
| Sunglow Campground | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.