What is the max vehicle length at Indian Creek Guard Station?

Indian Creek Guard Station allows vehicles up to 28 feet.

Are fires allowed at Indian Creek Guard Station?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Indian Creek Guard Station, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Indian Creek Guard Station have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Indian Creek Guard Station does not have wifi.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Indian Creek Guard Station?

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Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Indian Creek Guard Station?

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Indian Creek Guard Station

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Indian Creek Guard Station is located in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, featuring terrain with forests and mountainous areas. The weather in this region typically sees highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 15°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the scenic Skyline Drive and the historic Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry.

Description

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Manti-La Sal National Forest

Overview

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.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

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Location

Indian Creek Guard Station is located in Utah

Directions

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. From Mayfield, head east through Twelve Mile Canyon, on Forest Development Road 022. Near the top of the plateau, you'll see Twelve Mile Flat Campground on the right. Across from the campground, make a left and continue on Forest Development Road 022, over the plateau and down the other side, about 3 miles. You'll see the guard station on the left before you pass the reservoir.