Mt Terrill Guard Station

About

Mt Terrill Guard Station is a historic two-room cabin situated on a high-elevation meadow at 9,800 feet in the Fishlake National Forest, about 30 miles southeast of Salina, Utah. The cabin provides rustic accommodations with one queen bed and two sets of bunk beds sleeping up to six people inside, though up to 50 guests can be accommodated with tents or RVs outside. Interior amenities include a wood stove for heat, propane range (no oven), propane heater, kitchen table and chairs, couch, and countertop. No electricity or running water is available. The guard station serves as an excellent base camp for a variety of recreational activities. Johnson Reservoir is 7 miles away and Fish Lake is 15 miles south, both offering fishing opportunities. OHV trails, hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian routes are accessible from the area. The surrounding meadow blooms with wildflowers in July, and wildlife viewing for elk and deer is common. Big game hunting in fall is also popular. Mt Terrill peak rises to 11,547 feet to the east. Due to the high elevation, guests should prepare for all weather conditions including cool summer nights. Visitors must bring their own water, bedding, dishes, utensils, cookware, and battery-operated lights. All trash must be packed out and food properly stored in bear-proof containers.

Directions

From Salina, travel about 7 miles east on Interstate 70 to Exit 63 (Gooseberry). Turn south on the paved Gooseberry Road #640 and continue for approximately 22 miles. The Mt Terrill Guard Station is on the right, with a quarter-mile gravel access road leading to the cabin.