Utah / Sanpete County / Manti-La Sal National Forest

Mammoth Cabin

Closed — Closed for the season. Operates from early June through late September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

The Mammoth Cabin is part of the historic Mammoth Guard Station, constructed in the 1930s to serve as a forest ranger and fire crew dwelling. Located at 8,600 feet elevation on the Manti-La Sal National Forest, this rental cabin sits in a spruce, fir, and aspen forest with expansive views of open meadows and mountain ridgelines. The cabin is part of an active Forest Service administrative site. The cabin sleeps four in two sets of bunk beds with mattresses. Amenities include a flush toilet, shower, kitchen sink, propane stove, simple cookware and utensils, propane heat, and a wood-burning stove for supplemental warmth. No refrigeration is provided. Solar power supports lights and phone charging. Basic cleaning supplies and toilet paper are included. The facility can be reserved individually or together with the adjacent Lake Cabin. Gooseberry Reservoir lies 1.5 miles north offering shore fishing and non-motorized boating. Gooseberry Campground is three-quarters of a mile south. The Arapeen OHV trail system, spanning over 350 miles, is accessible within a few miles. Wildlife viewing opportunities include deer, elk, badger, eagles, and hawks visible from the cabin porch.

Directions

From Fairview, Utah, proceed east on Highway 31 for 8.5 miles. Turn left onto Highway 264 for 0.2 miles, then turn left through the paved parking lot to the gravel road. Turn right onto FS Road 0124 downhill. Pass Gooseberry Campground sign, make a slight left at the next intersection on FS Road 0124, proceed through the gate. Mammoth Cabin is the first building.

Nearby Campgrounds