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Murdock Basin
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Kamas Ranger District, Pyramid Lake, Echo Lake, Marshall Lake, Lost Lake, Murdock Mountain, Broadwater Meadows |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This area consists of miles of rocky and hard packed ATV trails that form nice long loops and some side 4x4 roads with pscenic mountain and lake views. The main staging area has plenty of room for camping and parking but there are no other services except for a vault toilet so come prepared. The trails are open seasonally to motorized use beginning around June through late October.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | UT OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | June 1 - October 31 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Non-residents must purchase a non-resident OHV permit. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted on Forest Service Roads |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on Forest Service Roads |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | No specific decibel limit however excessive mechanical is noise prohibited. | |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Yes ($6.00) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Heber City, UT | ||
| From: Salt Lake City, UT
1) Take I-80 East to Exit 148 2) Merge onto US-40 south, continue to Exit 4 3) Turn left (east) off the exit ramp onto SR-248, continue 11.4 miles 4) Turn left (north) onto SR-32/Main Street, continue .2 miles 5) Turn right (east) onto SR-150, continue about 20 miles 6) Turn right (north-east) onto Murdock Basin Road, continue about 1.5 miles 7) Turn right at the fork, continue about .5 miles toward the staging area. *Note: Do not take trailers past the main staging area or up the Broadhead Meadows Road. Both roads are narrow and rocky. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest - Kamas Ranger District 50 E. Center Street Kamas, UT 84036 (435) 783-4338 mailroom_r4_uinta@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Utah State Parks OHV Education Office 1594 W North Temple, Suite 116 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (800) 648-7433 ohveducation@utah.gov stateparks.utah.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 30 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 9100 to 10000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads |  Some | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (W) | 7-11 (435) 783-4359 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (W) | 7-11 (435) 783-4359 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Lost Creek Campground (435) 783-4338 or (877) 444-6777 |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Knotty Pine Resort (435) 783-4349 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Knotty Pine Resort (435) 783-4349 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Lost Creek Campground (435) 783-4338 or (877) 444-6777 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (W) | 7-11 (435) 783-4359 |
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