Mill Creek Guard Station

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This facility does not appear in current Recreation.gov or USFS public cabin rental listings. It may be an administrative site still in use by the Forest Service rather than a public rental cabin.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

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.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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

Mill Creek Guard Station is a historic Forest Service facility available for public rental in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Located in Mill Creek Canyon near Salt Lake City, the guard station sits approximately 3 miles from the canyon mouth with parking available on the north side of the road. This cabin provides visitors with a unique recreational experience, allowing them to stay in an authentic piece of Forest Service history while exploring the surrounding national forest lands. As a guard station rental rather than a traditional campground, this facility offers a different type of overnight experience. The structure served as housing for Forest Service personnel who managed and protected the forest, and today it provides an opportunity for visitors to experience a piece of that heritage. Access to the guard station is via a driveway located at the west end of a designated parking area.

Directions

From the mouth of Mill Creek Canyon, travel up the canyon for approximately 3 miles to a parking area on the north side of the road. The driveway to the guard station is located at the west end of the parking area.

Amenities

Water —
Fires Allowed —
Toilets —
Dump Station —
Wifi —
Pets Allowed —
Showers —
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store —
Price $132 - $265

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (307) 789-3194

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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