Dry Creek Guard Station
This facility is designated for administrative use only and is not available for public camping or rental. Visitors seeking cabin rentals on Fishlake National Forest should consider Aquarius, Big Flat, Gooseberry, or Mt. Terrill Guard Stations, which are available through Recreation.gov.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.
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
Dry Creek Guard Station is a historic U.S. Forest Service administrative cabin nestled in the backcountry of Fishlake National Forest in south-central Utah. Located approximately 21 miles from Marysvale via the Monroe Mountain Road and Forest Road 071, the guard station sits at an elevation that provides access to the surrounding forest for administrative operations. The facility features a small two-room cabin equipped with one twin bed, two bunk beds, and a kitchen area. A vault toilet is available on site, though there is no potable water available. Unlike other guard stations on Fishlake National Forest that have been converted to public rental cabins through Recreation.gov, Dry Creek Guard Station remains designated exclusively for administrative use by Forest Service personnel and is not available for public reservation or overnight stays.
Directions
From Marysvale, Utah, travel south on UT-89 for about 3.5 miles. Turn left (east) on Old Highway 89 for 0.4 miles, then turn left (east) on Monroe Mountain Road for 3.3 miles. Continue straight as the road becomes Dry Creek Road (FR071) for 11.5 miles. Turn left on FR070 for 2.3 miles. The guard station is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Fishlake NF Cabin Rentals |
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