How to Get a Wingate Yurts Permit
Four yurts on the rim of a mesa 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, with air conditioning, a fridge and a bed - in a park where you have to haul your own water.
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Daily Permits
$150 per night plus taxes; $100 plus taxes July 7 - September 1, December 1 - 20 and January 3 - February 13. $20 extra vehicle
Permit Cost
1-3 nights
Duration
easy
Difficulty
About Wingate Yurts
There are four Wingate yurts, at the edge of the Wingate Campground at Dead Horse Point State Park. Each contains sleeping space for up to six people - a queen on the bottom and a full bunk bed on top, plus a pullout futon couch - with heating, air conditioning and electrical outlets, a mini fridge and microwave, tables inside and outside, lamps, a fire pit, and an outdoor propane grill with propane supplied by the park. Modern restroom facilities are within easy walking distance. Bedding is not provided, so bring your own. Pets are not allowed within the Wingate yurts, though service animals meeting the ADA definition are permitted. No smoking or cooking is allowed inside, and tent and trailer camping is not allowed by the yurts. The standard rate is $150 a night plus taxes, dropping to $100 plus taxes from July 7 to September 1, December 1 to 20, and January 3 to February 13. An extra vehicle is $20. Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m. Booking runs through the Utah State Parks reservation system on a four-month rolling basis - all campsites and yurts can be reserved for up to four months prior to your arrival date. There is no water available for RV fillups anywhere in the park, there are no showers, and the nearest services are 35 miles away in Moab.
Dead Horse Point is 5,900 feet of exposed high desert with no showers, no water fills and 35 miles between it and the nearest services. The Wingate yurts are how you sleep on that mesa comfortably in July or January. Four of them, at the edge of the Wingate Campground, in an International Dark Sky Park - which is why they are the hardest lodging to get in the Utah State Parks system.
The Experience
Sunset comes off the rim and the La Sal Mountains go blue in the distance, and then the sky just fills. You step outside to a propane grill the park keeps stocked, cook, and go back into a heated or cooled room with a real bed and a mini fridge. It is the rare setup where the camping and the comfort are not fighting each other.
The four yurts sit at the edge of the Wingate Campground, which also holds twenty electric sites and eleven hike-in tent sites. Each yurt sleeps up to six - a queen on the bottom and a full bunk bed on top, plus a pullout futon couch - with heating, air conditioning and electrical outlets, a mini fridge and microwave, tables indoors and outdoors, lamps, a fire pit and an outdoor propane grill with propane supplied by the park. Modern restrooms are within easy walking distance. From the door, the park's eight miles of hiking trails follow both rims, and the Intrepid Trail System runs nearly 30 miles of mountain biking off the mesa.
What to Expect
Four yurts total, at the edge of the Wingate Campground
Sleeping space for up to six: a queen on the bottom, a full bunk bed on top, plus a pullout futon couch
Heating, air conditioning and electrical outlets, plus a mini fridge and microwave
An outdoor propane grill with propane supplied by the park, tables indoors and outdoors, lamps and a fire pit
Modern restroom facilities within easy walking distance - but no showers anywhere in the park
A four-month rolling reservation window on four units - this is the tightest lodging inventory in the park
Discounted $100 rates in the July 7 - September 1, December 1 - 20 and January 3 - February 13 windows
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Permit Requirements
Pets are not allowed within the Wingate yurts; service animals meeting the ADA definition are permitted
No smoking or cooking is allowed inside the yurts
Tent and trailer or RV camping is not allowed by the yurts
Bedding is not provided
Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily
There are no EV charging stations for yurt occupants, and extension cords may not be used
Reservations are on a four-month rolling basis, up to four months prior to your arrival date
Length of stay is generally limited to 14 days within any 30-day period
Gear & Preparation
Required Gear
- •Your own bedding - none is provided with the yurt
- •All your drinking water; there is no water for fillups anywhere in the park
- •Camp chairs if you plan to use the fire pit
- •Firewood, bought before you arrive at the mesa
- •Warm layers for the rim after dark, even in summer - this is 5,900 feet
- •Shower supplies for a stop in Moab, since the park has none
Hazards & Safety
Unfenced rim edges with 2,000 feet of drop below
No water source in the park - arriving without enough is the classic mistake
High desert heat with minimal natural shade on the mesa
Spotty cell service; the visitor center is where WiFi is available
No EV charging at the yurts, and extension cords may not be used - fast charging is 32 miles away at Lions Park in Moab
Best Time to Visit
The park discounts the yurts from July 7 to September 1, December 1 to 20 and January 3 to February 13 - those windows are both cheaper and easier to book, and the air conditioning and heating are exactly what make them workable. Spring and fall are the best weather and by far the hardest to get on four units. The park is open year round, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Pro Tips
Target the discount windows - July 7 to September 1, December 1 to 20 and January 3 to February 13 drop the rate to $100 and have the best availability.
Set a reminder for four months before your arrival date. Four yurts on a four-month rolling window means the release moment is the whole opportunity.
Bring bedding. The yurt has a queen, a full bunk and a futon couch - and no linens.
Fill your water containers in Moab. There is no water for fillups anywhere in the park.
If you are travelling with a dog, book Moenkopi instead - pets are barred from the Wingate yurts entirely.
The park supplies propane for the outdoor grill, so leave your canister at home and bring the food.
Plan a shower stop in Moab on either end of the trip; the park has none.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Wingate Yurts permit?
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Wingate Yurts permits require advance reservations. Book online as soon as reservations open for your desired dates.
When is the best time to visit Wingate Yurts?
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The park discounts the yurts from July 7 to September 1, December 1 to 20 and January 3 to February 13 - those windows are both cheaper and easier to book, and the air conditioning and heating are exactly what make them workable. Spring and fall are the best weather and by far the hardest to get on four units. The park is open year round, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
How difficult is Wingate Yurts?
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Anyone who wants the Dead Horse Point rim at sunrise and under full dark without camping in high-desert extremes. Two to six people, one vehicle, bedding in the back.
What gear do I need for Wingate Yurts?
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Essential gear includes: Your own bedding - none is provided with the yurt, All your drinking water; there is no water for fillups anywhere in the park, Camp chairs if you plan to use the fire pit, Firewood, bought before you arrive at the mesa, Warm layers for the rim after dark, even in summer - this is 5,900 feet. Additional specialized gear may be required based on conditions.
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