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Yellowstone Atv Trail
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | 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 |
| Last Known Status | Open |
The Yellowstone ATV Trail consists of two large and interconnecting 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 but ATVs 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.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | UT OHV sticker required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| 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 | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Alcohol | No Restriction | |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic | |
| Comment | No specific decibel limit however excessive mechanical noise prohibited. | |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $30.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Yellowstone Group Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Pros | plenty of campgrounds to choose from, beautiful forest scenery, two large ATV loops, trails are clearly marked & maintained |
| Cons | campgrounds available May - September |
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days Summer |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Mountain Home, UT | ||
| 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 Road 7) Turn right (east) to stay on Yellowstone Road 8) Proceed 0.4 miles 9) At the T-intersection, turn left (choose the right fork to stay on Yellowstone Road) 10) Continue about 6 miles toward the Yellowstone Campground. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Ashley National Forest - Roosevelt Ranger District 85 West Main Duchesne, UT 84021 (435) 738-2482 mailroom_r4_ashley@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 23,040 acres (36 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 8000 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 | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (S) | Rock Creek Store Bed & Breakfast (435) 454-3853 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | Rock Creek Store Bed & Breakfast (435) 454-3853 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (S) | Duchesne |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (S) | Duchesne |
| Campground | On Site | Yellowstone Campground |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (S) | Rock Creek Store Bed & Breakfast (435) 454-3853 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS