Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Manti-La Sal National Forest · Ferron, UT

Indian Creek Guard Station

Indian Creek Guard Station is located next to Ferron Reservoir, just below the Wasatch Plateau on the Manti-La Sal National Forest in central Utah. The cabin was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and was used by generations of forest rangers serving in the back country. Guests enjoy year-round recreational activities, including fishing, hiking, off-roading, snowmobiling and skiing.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 site28 ft maxFires ok
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Indian Creek GSINDIAN CREEK GS BedroomIndian Creek Guard StationIndian Creek Guard Station Garage
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3fires
active
San Pitch Rx (prescribed burn) · 22 mi away · 15 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

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Cabins1
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Site guide

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SiteEntrySurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001Pull-throughGravelPartial5 / 2YesPrime

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

The site record lists 5 people. The campground description says up to 10 people.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length28 ft
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The guard station complex can accommodate a maximum of 10 people, with six inside and four camped in tents outside of the facility. RVs are not allowed. The guard station contains single bunks with mattresses for four people. Guests must bring their own linens, bedding and pillows. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, sink, wood stove, propane lighting and propane appliances, including a stove and oven and hot water heater. Limited utensils and cookware are available but guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies and matches. Drinking water and an indoor flush toilet and shower are available from July through mid-September. A vault toilet is available 50 feet from the cabin during the winter months.

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

Getting there

From Ferron, head west on West Canyon Road. Heading out of town, you will pass the golf course and Millsite Park. The pavement ends near the forest boundary. Stay on this road till you get to Ferron Reservoir, about 27 miles. Go to the left around the reservoir and you will see a sign for the guard station.

Nearest townFerron, Utah
Coordinates39.1408° N, 111.4581° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    22 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Salina Canyon East Rx

    25 mi from the campground · 17,375 acres

  • Prescribed
    Fremont River Rd Piles Rx

    40 mi from the campground

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗16.1 mi
RV sales & serviceWestern Range Camps ↗26.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗29.8 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Ferron Campground is located less than a half-mile away from the guard station. Rush Pond and Willow Lake are a short drive east, both with additional fishing and scenic views.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.3 mi
    Shoemaker Flat
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 2 mi
    Duck Fork Trail
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 2.3 mi
    Black Mountain
    2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.7 mi
    George'S Fork
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, motorcycle, ATV and 2 more
  • 3.4 mi
    Cove Lake - Willow Bunch
    2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 3.5 mi
    Ferron Mountain #114 ↗
    6.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Nelson Mountain Wilderness begins about 12.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The guard station is situated facing Ferron Reservoir and the front porch offers partial lake views through the trees. Stands of Englemann spruce, fir and aspens cover the area. Skyline Drive runs along the top of the Wasatch Plateau for more than 60 miles, rewarding visitors with beautiful mountain scenery, glacial cirques, spruce-fir and aspen forests, numerous lakes and reservoirs. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are plentiful, and autumn leaves put on quite a show. Due to the guard station's high elevation of 9,400 feet, guests should be prepared for all types of weather including snow or hail, especially after September.

Recreation

Ferron Reservoir is adjacent, providing canoeing, boating (small craft only) and fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. Skyline Drive passes above the campground on top of the plateau. The expansive Arapeen ATV Trail System can be accessed close by, and offers more than 350 miles of designated, maintained trails suitable for all riding levels. In the winter, the surrounding area becomes a playground for snowmobile enthusiasts. Cross-country skiing, back country skiing and snowshoeing are also popular activities.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Indian Creek Guard Station?

Sites at Indian 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 Indian Creek Guard Station?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Indian Creek Guard Station have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Indian Creek Guard Station?

The longest site here provides 28 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 Indian Creek Guard Station?

Drinking water and an indoor flush toilet and shower are available from July through mid-September.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Indian Creek Guard Station?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Indian Creek Guard Station?

Ferron Reservoir is adjacent, providing canoeing, boating (small craft only) and fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Indian Creek Guard Station?

Ferron, Utah. Ferron Campground is located less than a half-mile away from the guard station.

Source: Getting there

What if Indian Creek Guard Station is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North (0.2 mi, first-come), Ferron Reservoir (0.4 mi), and Twelve Mile Flat (2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby