Big Flat Guard Station
Open for reservations via Recreation.gov. From November through June 15, vehicle access may be impossible due to snow; snowmobile, snowshoes, or cross-country skis required. Water system is currently not operational; bring your own water supply. Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM. Unavailable on Wednesdays for administrative purposes.
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.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-26-01
Fishlake National Forest Order Number 0408-26-01 establishes annual seasonal road closures on specific Forest Development Roads within the Richfield Ranger District from January 1 to May 15 to prevent resource damage during wet conditions. Restricted vehicles include all types except over-snow…
Monroe Canyon Fire Closure Update
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16-Day Camping Limit (Occupancy and Use Order 0408-25-01)
16-day camping limit. Camping in the same location, or within 5 miles of the same location, for more than 16 consecutive days or for more than 16 days in a 30-day period is prohibited.
Beaver RD Development Roads Order 0408-20-02, Kents Lake Road #137
Seasonal road closure for Kents Lake Road #137 on the Beaver River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to July 15 annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fillmore RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-209-02
Seasonal road closures on the Fillmore Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture
Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-04
Seasonal road closures on the Richfield Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fremont River RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-03
Seasonal road closures on the Fremont River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
About
Big Flat Guard Station is a historic ranger station built around 1908, located about 25 miles east of Beaver, Utah in the Fishlake National Forest. The cabin sits in the middle of Big Flat meadow at approximately 10,000 feet elevation, backed by aspen and conifers with an open view of the meadow where deer, elk, and other wildlife are frequently spotted. The three-room cabin includes a kitchen and two bedrooms with one double bed bunk and two sets of bunk beds, sleeping up to 7 people inside. Amenities include a wood stove for heat, a propane single-burner stove for cooking, kitchen table with chairs, dishes, utensils, and cooking pans. Solar-powered lighting provides illumination, but there is no electricity. A vault toilet is adjacent to the cabin, and a fire circle with benches and a picnic table are on the grounds. The area is popular for OHV riding, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and hunting. The Paiute 01 OHV trail passes within 1.5 miles, and the Skyline Rec Trail and Hi Hunt 228 trail are adjacent to the property. City Creek Peak, Delano Peak, and Mt. Holly are visible from the Big Flat area. Puffer Lake, Three Creeks Reservoir, and Labaron Reservoir provide fishing opportunities nearby.
Directions
From Beaver, Utah, take UT-153 east for about 24 miles. About 1 mile after passing the Timid Springs turnoff, turn right onto FR652 into the site. From Junction, Utah, travel west 6 miles on paved UT-153, then approximately 11 miles on the dirt road section of UT-153 to reach Big Flat Guard Station, approximately 2 miles north of Buck Ridge Restroom. A sign marks the entrance; the cabin is tucked in the trees between Timid Springs and the main meadow.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| nykalos.farrer@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 438-2436 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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