Ute Fire Tower Interpretive Site
The Ute Fire Tower was the first lookout tower in Utah to be built with above ground living quarters – today, it is the last such tower still standing in Utah. Completed in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Ute Fire Tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in the National Historic Lookout Register. Over the last 78 years, the Ute Fire Tower has come to symbolize the proud history of wildland firefighting on the Ashley National Forest. Today, the tower serves as an active lookout during the height of the forest’s fire season.
General Information
Staffed Memorial Day - Labor Day
Staffed Memorial Day - Labor Day, Thursdays-Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure lookout will be staffed. photo of Ute Mountain Fire Lookout Tower
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.871615
Longitude: -109.792565
Elevation
8845
Directions
From Vernal, Utah turn north on US 191. Drive 34.8 miles to Greendale Junction. Continue onto UT 44. Drive 14.7 miles to the upper (first) road to Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Turn left onto the Loop, drive 2 miles to FS 221 and travel 1 mile to FS 55. Turn left and travel 1.3 miles to site. From Manila, Utah turn south on UT 44 and drive 13 miles to Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Turn left onto the Loop, drive 2 miles to FS 221 and travel 1 mile to FS 55. Turn left and travel 1.3 miles to site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
