EVANSTON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
High-Altitude Yurtline: Beulah Vista’s 24' Shelter Above the East Fork
A practical guide to staying at Beulah Vista Yurt — a 24' diameter public yurt 2.75 miles from the trailhead with front-door views of Mount Beulah, covering access, booking rules, and yurt responsibilities.
High-Altitude Yurtline: Beulah Vista’s 24' Shelter Above the East Fork.
Perched at roughly 8,600 feet out on the east fork of the Bear River, Beulah Vista is BRORA’s newest and largest yurt. Reachable only via the non-motorized East Fork Bench trail system, the yurt sits about 2.75 miles from the trailhead and, on clear days, frames Mount Beulah from its front door.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Front-door vistas of Mount Beulah
On clear days the Beulah Vista yurt offers a direct view of Mount Beulah from the front door, a defining visual reward for the approach along the East Fork.
A roomy, 24-foot-diameter public yurt
Beulah Vista is the largest yurt in the BRORA system at 24 feet in diameter and is designed to accommodate groups of up to 12 people.
Non-motorized trail access on the East Fork Bench
Access is via the non-motorized trail system of the East Fork Bench: the yurt sits about a mile past the East Fork Yurt on the Lower East Fork Trail and roughly 2.75 miles from the trailhead.
What the day feels like
What staying at Beulah Vista feels like
The trip is straightforward in concept: follow the non-motorized East Fork Bench route from the trailhead, pass the East Fork Yurt, and arrive at a spacious public yurt set at high elevation with expansive mountain views. The yurt is intended for group stays and short-term rentals, and use carries explicit stewardship responsibilities monitored by the U.S. Forest Service and BRORA.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this yurt suits — and who will need to plan around the rules.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Upon booking you will receive packing recommendations and other informational documents to guide preparation (Yurt Rental Orientation, Directions, Rescue Plans, and specific packing recommendations).
Booking triggers delivery of orientation materials and waivers that must be completed prior to your reservation date; these documents also include rescue plans and directions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent Beulah Vista?
Rentals are available from 1 to 7 nights.
When do winter and spring reservations open?
Reservations for winter and spring can be made starting on the last Monday of October.
Can I get early access to reservations?
You can qualify for an early reservation (one week prior to the general public) by joining a summer or fall yurt work party.
How many people does the yurt sleep?
The Beulah Vista yurt can accommodate up to 12 people.
Is membership required to rent a yurt?
Yes — the leader of the group must have a Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance (BRORA) membership, which is $20 per year.
What information will I receive after I book?
Upon booking you will receive informational documents including Yurt Rental Orientation, Directions, Rescue Plans, Packing Recommendations, and waivers that must be completed prior to your reservation date.