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Colton Guard Station

Where
Maeser, UT (Uintah County)
Indoors or outdoors
Outdoors
Good for
outdoor lovers
Phone
+1 435-789-1811

Good to know

Colton Guard Station is a historic campground in Ashley National Forest near Vernal, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. The location offers a connection to a piece of Depression-era public works history along with forest access. Verify with the organizer that the station is available before heading out, as historic properties may have limited seasons.

Updated October 15, 2026

Colton Guard Station

Overview Colton Guard Station is located in the Colton Hollow area, approximately 5 miles west of U.S. Highway 191. It is near Vernal, Utah, in the Ashley National Forest. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the complex in 1933 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal instituted during the Grea

About Colton Guard Station

Colton Guard Station is a campground in Maeser, Utah, in Uintah County. It's an outdoor activity. 94 other campgrounds are within 30 miles; the closest is Kane Hollow Camping Area, about 3.0 miles away. Good for outdoor lovers.

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Where is it?

Maeser, Utah.

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