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
Four Lakes Basin Trail
16.5 mi2,910 ftexpert
Dog Lake via Brighton Lakes Trail
2.5 mi823 ftmoderate
Stansbury Front Trail (Full Trail)
24.1 mi7,707 ftexpert
Upper Setting Trail to East Shingle Creek Lake, South Erickson Lake, and Big Elk Lake
7.3 mi1,703 ftdifficult
Mormon Pioneer Trail - West Upper Segment
3 mi899 ftmoderate
Medina Flats Trail
4.4 mi1,152 ftmoderate
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Millcreek Canyon—Big Water Yurt
Trail
Dog Lake via Little Water Trail
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Trail
Dog Lake via Big Water Trail
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5.2 mi1,778 ftgain
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Trail
Little Water Peak Loop
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5.0 mi2,224 ftgain
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Trail
Desolation Lake & Dog Lake Loop via Wasatch Crest Trail
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9.7 mi2,710 ftgain
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Trail
Murdock Peak via Old Red Pine Road
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6.9 mi2,080 ftgain
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Trail
Mount Reynolds Trail
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6.1 mi2,293 ftgain
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Hunt context
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page
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