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 11 at 4:26PM MDT until August 11 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
At 426 PM MDT, Thunderstorms produced 0.75 to 1.5 inches of rain in the Upper Paria River Basin. Flash flooding is already ongoing, with flows anticipated to continue moving downstream through the Paria River. HAZARD...Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms producing life- threatening flash flooding in the Upper Paria River. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, and backcountry roads. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... eastern and lower elevation portions of Bryce Canyon National Park, Tropic and Cannonville, and the Paria River from Tropic through Herm Pollock slot canyon.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 3:29PM MDT until August 11 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Upper Escalante River in Central Garfield County in southern Utah... * Until 830 PM MDT. * At 329 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in the Upper Escalante River as well as North Creek, Birch Creek, Wide Hollow, and Death Hollow. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms producing life- threatening flash flooding in the Upper Escalante River. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, and backcountry roads. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... The Upper Escalante River, North Creek, Birch Creek, Wide Hollow, and Death Hollow with flows anticipated to move downstream through the Upper Escalante River Canyon.
From Recreation.gov
A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.
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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