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 August 30 at 9:47PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM 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, 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 and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * 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 including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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…
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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