Aquarius Ranger Station
Currently closed for the season. Reservations open for stays beginning May 22, 2026. The cabin operates mid-May through September when potable water systems are active.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 3:44PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 3:35PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Mountains and Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
The Aquarius Guard Station is a historic two-room cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 in Utah's Fishlake National Forest. Situated at 8,700 feet on the west side of Boulder Mountain, this former Forest Service station offers rustic accommodations for up to 4 guests inside (one double bed and one bunk bed set), with space for 16 additional campers in tents or self-contained RVs on the grounds. The cabin features a propane cook stove with oven, wood heating stove, hot water heater, and solar lighting. Basic cookware is provided but guests should bring their own linens and supplies. Potable water is available from a hand pump inside the cabin and at an outdoor hydrant during the operating season. A vault toilet, campfire circle, and picnic tables are located adjacent to the cabin. Pine Creek Reservoir lies less than a mile away offering brook trout fishing. The Great Western Trail passes alongside the station, providing access for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Boulder Mountain's 50,000+ acres of forests and lake-studded meadows offer extensive exploration, with Capitol Reef National Park on its eastern edge.
Directions
From Loa, travel south on the paved county road for about 2 miles. Turn south on Forest Road 154 (Big Rocks Road) and travel about 8 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 178 and travel about 5 miles, then turn left onto Aquarius Ranger Station Road and travel approximately 0.25 miles to the cabin.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 836-2811 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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