Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Ashley National Forest · Duchesne, UT

Rock Creek Guard Station

Welcome to one of the gateways into the High Uintas Wilderness with multiple recreation opportunities. The Rock Creek cabin is located below the Upper Stillwater reservior in the Rock Creek Drainage on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing, sightseeing and exploring the popular Stillwater trail.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 site20 ft max
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Rock Creek CanyonRock Creek Cabin1Rock Creek Cabin2Upper Stillwater Reservior Dam
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4fires
active
North Fork Mill Rx (prescribed burn) · 5 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
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Site mix

Cabins with electric1
This cabin is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
Rock Creek Guard StationBack-in250PavedNo / –4 / 3No

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length20 ft

The Guard Station cabin can sleep up to 8 overnight guest. The cabin contains 2 bunkbeds, one queen size bed and a sleeper couch, though no linens, bedding or pillows are provided. Level parking is provided for a maximum of three vehicles. The cabin has a flush toilet, running water, bathtub/shower, wood stove, electric heat and electric lights with modern appliances, including stove top and oven, full size refridgerator and a microwave. No tent or RV camping is allowed. Guest are expected to clean cabin before leaving. There is a phone on the front of the cabin that one can make free local calls on.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From Hwy 40 in Duchesne head north on Hwy 87 for 15.7 miles to the Mountain Home turnoff. Turn north on Hwy 134 and continue 2.8 miles toward Mountain Home. Turn left at the Rock Creek store, which is still Hwy 134, and proceed about 22.4 miles to the cabin which is on the left side of the road.

Nearest townDuchesne, Utah
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 40.86° N, 110.68° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    North Fork Mill Rx

    5 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Carter Creek Rx

    6 mi from the campground · 150 acres

  • Prescribed
    Meeks Reservoir Rx

    11 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Western Roughneck Rx

    18 mi from the campground · 472 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Natural features

The cabin is situated below the Upper Stillwater Dam at an elevation of 7,945 feet. The Stillwater Dam is a rolled concrete gravity dam and was designed with a steep stepped spillway. It is an attraction for engineers. A forest of Ponderosa Pine, Lodgepole Pine and Aspen trees provides shade. Summer wildflowers and fall colors are abundant.

Recreation

The Upper Stillwater Trailhead is 0.6 miles up the road and provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and backcountry fishing are very popular activities in this scenic region. Upper Stillwater Reservior is 0.8 miles up the road and is 1.3 miles long and has rainbow, brown and brook trout. The reservior is accessible only to watercraft that can be carried in, as the boat ramp is closed to vehicle traffic. Rock Creek offers rainbow and brook trout fishing.

Nearby

Upper Stillwater Trailhead and Upper Stillwater Campground. Rock Creek Ranch, which is under a Special Use Permit with the Ashley National Forest is across the road from the cabin. They offer snacks, soda, beer and fishing supplies. They have spots for tents and RV's as well as assorted sizes of rustic cabins for rent.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Rock Creek Guard Station?

Sites at Rock Creek Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Rock Creek Guard Station?

Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Rock Creek Guard Station have?

1 site, including 1 cabin with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Rock Creek Guard Station?

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Rock Creek Guard Station?

The cabin has a flush toilet, running water, bathtub/shower, wood stove, electric heat and electric lights with modern appliances, including stove top and oven, full size refridgerator and a microwave.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Rock Creek Guard Station?

The Upper Stillwater Trailhead is 0.6 miles up the road and provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and backcountry fishing are very popular activities in this scenic region. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Rock Creek Guard Station?

Duchesne, Utah. Upper Stillwater Trailhead and Upper Stillwater Campground.

Source: Getting there