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Indian Creek Guard Station

Closed

Currently closed for the season. The guard station typically opens late June and operates through mid-October. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Contact the Ferron Ranger District at least 3 days before arrival to receive the door code.

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Flood Watch issued July 21 at 8:50PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

July 21st, 8:50 PM — 3:00 AM

* 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, 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. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * 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

Indian Creek Guard Station sits at the edge of Ferron Reservoir, just below the Wasatch Plateau in central Utah's Manti-La Sal National Forest. Originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, this historic cabin served generations of forest rangers working the backcountry. The front porch offers partial lake views through stands of Engelmann spruce, fir, and aspen. The cabin sleeps four on single bunks with mattresses, and guests must bring their own linens and bedding. The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove, oven, hot water heater, sink, table, and chairs. Solar power provides lighting and phone charging. From July through mid-September, indoor plumbing is operational with a flush toilet and shower. Outside that window, a vault toilet is available 50 feet from the cabin and guests must bring their own water. Ferron Reservoir provides fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout plus small-craft boating. The Arapeen ATV Trail System offers over 350 miles of designated trails nearby. In winter, the area transforms into a snowmobile and cross-country skiing destination, though vehicle access may require snowmobiles after significant snowfall.

Directions

From Ferron, head west on Canyon Road (becomes Ferron Canyon Road, then Forest Road 0022). Continue approximately 26.5 miles past Millsite Park where pavement ends near the forest boundary. Turn north onto Forest Road 0025, then in 0.1 miles turn northeast into the Indian Creek Guard Station loop (Forest Road 2063). Alternatively, from Mayfield head east through Twelve Mile Canyon on Forest Road 022, passing Twelve Mile Flat Campground, then turn left and continue over the plateau about 3 miles.