Samak, UT

Just east of Kamas along the Mirror Lake Highway, Samak is a small mountain pocket right at the foot of the Uintas. Most Utahns know it for the Samak Smoke House, the go-to stop for smoked trout and jerky on the way up the canyon. Living here puts hiking, fishing, and quiet alpine scenery right outside your door, though the secluded mountain setting means planning ahead for heavy winter snow and winding roads.