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Diamond Fork Guard Station

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Open for reservations. The spring blackout period (March 1 through April 15) has ended. Reservations are made directly through the Spanish Fork Ranger District at 801-798-3571. Next blackout period begins November 1 when gates close for winter.

Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:15PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

12:15 PM — July 21st, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, Western Millard and Juab Counties, 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 includes recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Forsyth, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Diamond Fork Guard Station is a historic USFS cabin built in 1933, nestled in Diamond Fork Canyon approximately 26 miles from Spanish Fork, Utah. This rustic rental offers an authentic backcountry lodging experience in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest with beds for 6 adults, a wood-burning stove for heat, a cooking stove, and a kitchen area with a dry sink. The cabin operates year-round with blackout periods from November 1 to December 15 and March 1 to April 15 when gates are closed due to snow access issues. A propane heater is available during winter months (December 15 through March 1). Guests must bring all water, firewood, toilet paper, flashlights, cooking supplies, and sleeping bags as there is no running water or electricity on-site. Indoor lighting must be battery-powered only. The guard station is located approximately four miles from Three Forks Trailhead with nearby stream fishing opportunities. Parking accommodates 2 vehicles and 1 utility trailer. Reservations are made directly through the Spanish Fork Ranger District, not through Recreation.gov.

Directions

From Spanish Fork, take Highway 6 east to Diamond Fork Road (Forest Road 029). Follow to Springville Crossing, then take Forest Road 058 north to the Guard Station.

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

Phone +1 (801) 798-3571

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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