Seely Creek Guard Station
Closed for the season. The guard station typically opens late June through October. Snow makes the cabin inaccessible to wheeled vehicles during winter months; winter access requires snowmobiles. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Guests must call the ranger office at least 3 days prior to arrival to obtain the cabin key code.
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 6:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* 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, 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. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will continue to impact the region. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 10:31AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, except gusts up to 70 mph over the Central Mountains. * WHERE...Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, and Upper Sevier River Valleys. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
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.
About
Seely Creek Guard Station is a rustic historic cabin built in 1908, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and located near the top of the Wasatch Plateau within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The cabin sits in a beautiful wildflower-filled meadow at approximately 10,000 feet elevation, with Seely Creek flowing along the meadow's edge. The spacious interior features four single bunks without mattresses, a table and chairs, and both a fireplace and woodstove for heating. Solar-powered lighting is available but guests must bring their own water, linens, and bedding. The guard station accommodates a maximum of 30 people total: 6 inside the cabin and up to 24 camping outside in a maximum of six vehicles. A vault toilet is located approximately 50 feet behind the cabin, and a campfire ring is set up outside the fenced area on the north side. Horseback riders may bring up to 20 horses, though no corrals or hitching posts are provided; the surrounding meadow can be used for picketing or hobbling. Skyline Drive runs along the ridge just above the cabin, providing access to over 60 miles of trails for off-road vehicles, mountain biking, and hiking. In winter, the area becomes popular for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, and snowshoeing. John August Lake is less than three miles away for fishing and alpine scenery. Due to the high elevation, guests should be prepared for all types of weather including snow or hail, especially after September.
Directions
From Ephraim, head east on Center Street for 0.4 miles, then south on S 300 E (Ephraim Canyon Road) for 1.1 miles. Bear east on Ephraim Canyon Road/State Route 29 and continue approximately 14.2 miles to the top of the plateau. At Skyline Drive (FR 0150), head south briefly, then turn east/northeast at FR 2326 for 0.09 miles until it becomes FR 0050, the road to Seely Creek Guard Station. The road dead-ends at the cabin in approximately 0.26 miles. The last mile through the meadow often requires 4WD or high clearance when wet.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| r4_m-l_ferron@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 384-2372 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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