Aquarius Ranger Station
Campground · Utah · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Dixie National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 20
- People per site
- 8,748 ft
- Elevation
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 and chairs, a wood stove and propane appliances including a cook stove and oven, and hot water heater. Some pots and pans, dishes and utensils are provided, but guests are encouraged to bring their own.
A vault toilet is located adjacent to the cabin, as is a campfire circle and several picnic tables. Potable water is available inside the cabin and at a hydrant outside. Solar lighting is available inside the cabin.
Please note: pets are not allowed inside the Ranger Station.
No smoking in the Ranger Station.
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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 20 people per site
- Loops: AQRS
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Aquarius Ranger Station
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AQRS | Cabin Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 30 ft | 20 |
Getting there
38.19528, -111.57611 · 38°11'43.0"N 111°34'34.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Aquarius Ranger Station
- Can you reserve a site at Aquarius Ranger Station?
- Yes, Aquarius Ranger Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Aquarius Ranger Station have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Aquarius Ranger Station?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Does Aquarius Ranger Station have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Aquarius Ranger Station?
- Campfires are allowed at Aquarius Ranger Station. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Aquarius Ranger Station
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- Rosebud ATV 15.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Bowns 17.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fish Creek Cove 9.3 mi · Facility
- Upper Pleasant Creek Campground 14.6 mi · Facility
- Green Lake 14.8 mi · Facility
- Chriss Lake 14.8 mi · Facility
- Deer Creek Lake 14.9 mi · Facility
- Blue Spruce Campground 15.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 435-836-2811
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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