State Park
Millcreek Canyon—Big Water Yurt
Wasatch National Forest · Salt Lake City, UT
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- Address:Salt Lake City, UT
About
During the winter season, the Big Water Yurt is set up at the Upper Big Water Trailhead, 4.5 miles past the winter gate at the end of the canyon road. It is accessible only by snowshoe or skis on the Millcreek Ski Trail. Reservations may be made for December 1-April 30.
Amenities include 2 double-bunk beds (each 4' x 7'), wood burning stove, table and benches, vault toilet outside next to yurt, creek nearby for water source.
Remember to check the forecast with the Utah Avalanche Center before heading into the backcountry.
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Amenities
Firewood
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Wasatch National Forest
South Willow Canyon via Mining Fork Trail
6.6 mi2,559 ftdifficult
Medina Flats Trail
4.4 mi1,152 ftmoderate
Cuberant Basin via Lofty Lake Loop
6.1 mi1,325 ftmoderate
Lake Mary via Catherine Pass Trail
5.9 mi1,988 ftdifficult
Emmigration Canyon Mine Trail
6.4 mi2,031 ftdifficult
Henry's Fork Lake Trail
18 mi2,713 ftexpert
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Millcreek Canyon—Big Water Yurt
Desolation Peak via Tombstone to Fantasy Ridge Loop
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6.1 mi2,703 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Dog Lake via Little Water Trail
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3.6 mi1,391 ftgain
TrailModerate
Dog Lake via Big Water and Little Water Loop
Utah
4.4 mi1,506 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Desolation Lake Loop via Little Water Trail to Old Red Pine Road
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9.4 mi2,808 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Dog Lake via Big Water Trail
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5.2 mi1,778 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Little Water Peak Trail
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5.6 mi2,198 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Hunt context
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page
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