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Big Flat Guard Station

Beaver, Utah · USDA Forest Service

HookupsLake/waterNo pets
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Big Flat Guard Station ******************Big Flat Guard Station is CLOSED for the rest of 2026 due to the Cottonwood Wildfire.*************************************** ****NOVEMBER-JUNE 15 YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE SITE WITH A VEHICLE DUE TO SNOW AND WINTER CONDITIONS. YOU WILL NEED TO USE A SNOWMOBILE, SNOWSHOES, CROSS COUNTRY SKIIS TO BE ABLE TO USE AND GET TO THE GUARD STATION.**** Big Flat Guard Station is located on the Fishlake National Forest about 25 miles East of Beaver Utah. The cabin sits in the middle of Big Flat about 2 miles after the pavement ends at Puffer Lake on State Road 153. The station was built in about 1908 and provides a great base camp for recreation activities such as relaxing, OHV riding, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, wildflower viewing, and fishing. Directions: The Big Flat Guard Station is located approximately 24 miles east of Beaver, Utah. From Beaver, Utah take UT-153 east for about 24 miles. About 1 mile after you pass the Timid Springs turn off, Turn right onto FR652 into the site. From Junction, Utah travel west 6 miles on paved UT-153 then approximately another 11 miles on dirt road section of UT-153 to reach the Big Flat Guard Station which is approximately 2 miles North of Buck Ridge Restroom. There is a sign that says Big Flat Guard Station at the entrance to the cabin. It is tucked away in the trees between Timid Springs and the Main meadow in Big Flat area. 38.288333N -112.358611W NOVEMBER-JUNE 15 YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE SITE WITH A VEHICLE DUE TO SNOW AND WINTER CONDITIONS. YOU WILL NEED TO USE A SNOWMOBILE, SNOWSHOES, CROSS COUNTRY SKIIS TO BE ABLE TO USE AND GET TO THE GUARD STATION. Guard Station will NOT be available for rent on Wednesdays. This is for administrative purposes.Facilities: The rustic Big Flat Guard Station is a three-room cabin with a kitchen and two bedrooms. The site can accommodate a maximum of 50 people (10 vehicles), there is only one double bed bunk in one room and two sets of bunk beds in the second room for a capacity of 7 people sleeping inside the building. No linins, bedding, or pillows are provided. RV’s and tents are allowed outside. The cabin is equipped with a kitchen table and chairs, a wood stove, a propane single burner stove, and countertop. There is water available on site, but it is not currently in operation (date to be determined). Dishes, utensils, cooking pans are supplied. Towels, bedding, soap, water *and other needed supplies wil

Directions

The Big Flat Guard Station is located approximately 24 miles east of Beaver, Utah. From Beaver, Utah take UT-153 east for about 24 miles. About 1 mile after you pass the Timid Springs turn off, Turn right onto FR652 into the site. From Junction, Utah travel west 6 miles on paved UT-153 then approximately another 11 miles on dirt road section of UT-153 to reach the Big Flat Guard Station which is approximately 2 miles North of Buck Ridge Restroom. There is a sign that says Big Flat Guard Station at the entrance to the cabin. It is tucked away in the trees between Timid Springs and the Main meadow in Big Flat area. November-June you may not be able to access site with a vehicle due to snowy winter conditions. You will need to use a snowmobile, snowshoes, cross country skiis to be able to use and get to this site.

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Details

State
Utah
City / area
Beaver
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Fishlake National Forest
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$50 / night
Rating
4.73 / 5 (11 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
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