Cowpuncher Guard Station
Currently closed due to a location closure. The facility typically operates from May 16 through November 30. Roads are usually closed by snow 5.5 miles from the cabin from late November through mid-April. Reservations require a minimum 2-night stay, and Friday and Saturday nights must be booked together. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 9:44PM MDT until August 31 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Garfield County in southern Utah... * Until 1145 PM MDT. * At 944 PM MDT, the gauge on the Escalante River at Escalante is still reporting flows in excess of 2000 cfs, leading to high flows within the Upper Escalante River Canyon. These high flows stem from earlier heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Gauge reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, and normally dry washes. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pine Creek Box Canyon and Upper Escalante River Canyon.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 9:42PM MDT until August 31 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Garfield County in southern Utah... * Until 1145 PM MDT. * At 942 PM MDT, flash flooding is still occurring on the Escalante River with recent gauge observations in Escalante still above 2000 cfs. These high flows stem from earlier heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Gauge reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of the Escalante River. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... The Escalante River from near the town of Escalante to the terminus at Lake Powell.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 8:45PM MDT until August 31 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Garfield County in southern Utah... Northeastern Kane County in southern Utah... * Until 1100 PM MDT. * At 845 PM MDT, the river gauge on the Escalante River at Escalante indicated another flood wave near 2560 cfs that will continue to surge down the Escalante River. The Flash Flood Warning has been extended until 1000 PM MDT. Up to 2.25 inches of rain has fallen primarily near the town of Escalante upstream of this warning. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of the Escalante River. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... The Escalante River from near the town of Escalante to the terminus at Lake Powell.
About
Cowpuncher Guard Station is a historic Forest Service cabin available for overnight rental in the Dixie National Forest of southern Utah. Located 20 miles northeast of Escalante at 8,000 feet elevation, the cabin sits in a secluded meadow surrounded by pine and aspen groves, adjacent to Pine Creek, a small trout stream. The setting offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape. The cabin is comfortably furnished with bunk beds and one full-size bed, accommodating up to 7 guests. Interior amenities include a propane stovetop, wood cook stove for heating, kitchen sink with cold running water (available summer and early fall only), battery-operated lanterns, and cooking supplies including pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. A covered porch extends the living space with a picnic table, and a fire ring is located below the porch. Firewood is provided. A vault toilet is situated 150 feet from the cabin. The area offers abundant recreation including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding on the Great Western Trail and other nearby routes. Pine Creek provides trout fishing opportunities. The scenic Hells Backbone Road is minutes away, and Posey Lake is 7 miles distant. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located nearby.
Directions
From Highway 12 in Escalante, turn north on 300E. Drive 14 miles to the junction of Forest Roads 154 and 153. Continue on FR153 for 4.5 miles. Turn left on FR145 towards Cowpuncher and Blue Spruce Campground. Travel 0.7 miles to Cowpuncher Gate. The cabin is 0.2 miles past the gate.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| ccalbaum@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 826-5499 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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