Big Flat Guard Station
Big Flat Guard Station Big Flat Guard Station is CLOSED for the rest of 2026 due to the Cottonwood Wildfire. You will need to use A SNOWMOBILE, SNOWSHOES, cross country skiis to be able to use and get to the guard station. Big Flat Guard Station is located on the Fishlake National Forest about 25 miles East of Beaver Utah. The cabin sits in the middle of Big Flat about 2 miles after the pavement ends at Puffer Lake on State Road 153.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
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Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Reservation Fee: $75 per night (June 15-October 31). $50 per night (November 1-June 15) *Snowy conditions, not accessable by Truck or Car* You will need a snowmobile, snowshoes, cross country skiis to access the site. |
Facilities: The rustic Big Flat Guard Station is a three-room cabin with a kitchen and two bedrooms. The site can accommodate a maximum of 50 people (10 vehicles), there is only one double bed bunk in one room and two sets of bunk beds in the second room for a capacity of 7 people sleeping inside the building. No linins, bedding, or pillows are provided. RV’s and tents are allowed outside. The cabin is equipped with a kitchen table and chairs, a wood stove, a propane single burner stove, and countertop. Dishes, utensils, cooking pans are supplied. Towels, bedding, soap, water *and other needed supplies will need to be brought with the guests. A vault toilet is located adjacent to the cabin, plus a fire circle, benches, and a picnic table. Some lighting is available in the cabin powered by solar panels. No pets are allowed in the Guard Station. No smoking allowed in the Guard Station No garbage service is available; pack-out all you pack-in. No shooting within 150 yards of the facility.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The Big Flat Guard Station is located approximately 24 miles east of Beaver, Utah. From Beaver, Utah take UT-153 east for about 24 miles. About 1 mile after you pass the Timid Springs turn off, Turn right onto FR652 into the site.
| Nearest town | Beaver, Utah |
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 38.60° N, 112.00° W. Call the office before you drive. |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFremont River Rd Piles Rx
17 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSalina Canyon East Rx
29 mi from the campground · 17,375 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Natural features
The Big Flat Guard station is situated in a high elevation meadow at approximately 10,000 feet. It is backed by aspen and conifers leaving the front open to view the meadow. Often in the summer deer, elk and other wildlife can be seen from the front porch along with the occasional forest service mounts grazing in the adjacent pasture. City Creek Peak, Delano Peak and Mt. Holly can be seen from the Big Flat area. Summer days are warm and nights are cool. Guests should be prepared for all types of mountain weather during their stay.
Recreation
Hiking, biking, OHV riding and Horseback riding are popular activities in the area. The Paiute 01 OHV trail passes within 1.5 miles from the guard station. Two popular non-motorized trails: The Skyline Rec Trail and the Hi Hunt 228 trail are adjacent to the property. The area is also popular among big game hunters for elk and deer in the fall and winter. Groomed snowmobile trails allow access for winter recreation.
Nearby
Big Flat Guard Station is located near many non-motorized and motorized trailheads such as the Paiute ATV trail system and the Skyline National Trail, Eagle Point Ski Resort, many mountain lakes such as Puffer Lake, Three Creaks Reserveroir, and Labaron Reservoir, high mountain peaks such as Mt. Delano, Mt. Holly, and many more. Rock Climbing can be done near Three Creeks Reservoir, wildlife viewing all around the Guard Station and Forest Service roads.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Big Flat Guard Station?
Sites at Big Flat Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Big Flat Guard Station?
Reservation Fee: $75 per night (June 15-October 31). $50 per night (November 1-June 15) *Snowy conditions, not accessable by Truck or Car* You will need a snowmobile, snowshoes, cross country skiis to access the site.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Big Flat Guard Station?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Big Flat Guard Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Big Flat Guard Station?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Big Flat Guard Station?
Hiking, biking, OHV riding and Horseback riding are popular activities in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Big Flat Guard Station?
Beaver, Utah. Big Flat Guard Station is located near many non-motorized and motorized trailheads such as the Paiute ATV trail system and the Skyline National Trail, Eagle Point Ski Resort, many mountain lakes such as Puffer Lake, Three Creaks Reserveroir, and Labaron Reservoir, high mountain peaks s
Source: Getting there