Jones Corral Guard Station
Jones Corral Guard Station is located on the Dixie National Forest, 12 miles west of the small town of Antimony, in southern Utah. It was constructed in 1935 and has been used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country. The guard station provides a great base camp for hikers, hunters, bicyclists and horseback riders, as well as off-road vehicle enthusiasts.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Gravel | Partial | 4 / 4 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
The rustic cabin can sleep four people comfortably, but up to six guests are allowed. Two sets of twin-size bunk beds and a double futon are provided. Guests must bring their own linens. The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove and oven, a table and chairs. Pots, pans, dishes and utensils are not available and guests must bring their own. The cabin does not have running water. Outside the cabin, guests will find a level parking area for RVs or trailers. A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From State Highway 89, turn east onto State Highway 62 and travel about 12 miles, where it turns into State Highway 22 just north of Antimony. In this town, Forest Road 125 will be found on the west side of the road. Travel along this high-clearance dirt road about 12 miles to reach Jones Corral Guard Station.
| Nearest town | Panguitch, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.0711° N, 112.1680° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFremont River Rd Piles Rx
44 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLake Piles Rx
50 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Escalante Outfitters ↗ | 37 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 8.9 mi
- 11.7 mi
- 12.7 miBirch Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miBurnt Hollow Trail3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miJones Corral Trail4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miMud Spring Trail2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miMud Springs Connector0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miMountain Spring Trail ↗9.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miMule Flat Trail1.4 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
Dixie National Forest begins about 5.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.5 miDixie National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,711,285 acres
- 9.6 miFishlake National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,787,979 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Piute County CourthouseBuilding · Junction · 11.8 mi
- John and Ella Morrill HouseBuilding · Junction · 11.9 mi
Natural features
The remote cabin sits on Mount Dutton at the edge of a beautiful meadow with scenic views. A forest of aspens and spruce trees surrounds the broad meadow. Average summer temperatures range from 74 degrees in the daytime, to 42 degrees at night. September temperatures range from 68 to 37 degrees and October temperatures range from 57 to 27 degrees.
Recreation
Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing and exploring off-road vehicle trails. The Fremont OHV Trail can easily be accessed from the guard station. Mount Dutton is well-known for its trophy game animals.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Jones Corral Guard Station?
Sites at Jones Corral 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 Jones Corral Guard Station?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Jones Corral Guard Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Jones Corral Guard Station?
The longest site here provides 30 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
What is there to do at Jones Corral Guard Station?
Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing and exploring off-road vehicle trails. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Jones Corral Guard Station?
Panguitch, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Jones Corral Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are City creek campground (15.7 mi, first-come), Lebaron Campground (16.3 mi, partly first-come), and Anderson Meadow Campground (17.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby