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.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM 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...From noon MDT today 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
High Wind Watch issued October 10 at 4:01AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Mountains and Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
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
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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