Blacksmith Fork Guard Station
Blacksmith Fork Guard Station is located in the Cache National Forest, approximately 11 miles east of Hyrum, in northern Utah. The Guard Station was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 as part of the New Deal Program. Early Forest Service stations were typically spaced a "days ride by horseback" from each other. The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests has decided to rent the cabin to the public so visitors can enjoy a rustic experience similar to that of early Forest Rangers and their families.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith Fk GS | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
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 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The Guard Station complex can sleep 5 people inside the cabin and no more than 4 tents outside. There is also room for a small travel trailer in the driveway. No vehicles are permitted on the grass.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Logan, Utah, drive south on US 89 for approximately 1 mile then merge left onto State Route 165. Travel south for about 5.8 miles then turn left onto State Route 101 and follow it east up Blacksmith Fork Canyon for approximately 9 miles.
| Nearest town | Logan, Utah |
| Coordinates | 41.6592° N, 111.6744° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 10.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Castle Country RV ↗ | 11.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.2 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area is approximately 5-miles southeast along the main fork of the Blacksmith Fork River and State Route 101.
- 2.4 miShenoah Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 7 miDewitt Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miRichards Hollow Gwt ↗5.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more · national_recreation_or_other
- 1.1 miHog Hole2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miPig Hole2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miSow Hole1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miLeatham Hollow4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miWhite Rock2.3 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
Mount Naomi Wilderness begins about 11.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.2 miMount Naomi Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 44,572 acres
- 14.5 miWellsville Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 22,843 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
- Hatch's CampBuilding · Cache National Forest · 8.1 mi
- Providence LDS Chapel and MeetinghouseBuilding · Providence · 8.1 mi
- Ferdinand Zollinger Jr., HouseBuilding · Providence · 8.1 mi
Natural features
The small green and white cabin sits on the bank of the Left Hand Fork of the Blacksmith Fork River at an elevation of 5,400 feet. It is surrounded by box elder and oak trees with the steep canyon wall behind the cabin covered in Douglas fir trees.
Recreation
A variety of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. The cabin is less than one mile from the Richards Hollow Trailhead and Friendship Campground.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
Sites at Blacksmith Fork 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 Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Blacksmith Fork Guard Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Blacksmith Fork 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
Are pets allowed at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
Yes, pets are allowed at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
A variety of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
Logan, Utah. Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area is approximately 5-miles southeast along the main fork of the Blacksmith Fork River and State Route 101.
Source: Getting there
What if Blacksmith Fork Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Friendship Campground (0.5 mi), Spring Campground (1.1 mi), and Pioneer Campground (2.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby