Podunk Guard Station

Overview

Podunk Guard Station is located next to the East Fork Sevier River, in the Dixie National Forest in southern Utah. The cabin was constructed in 1928 and has been used by generations of Forest Service employees. Guests enjoy exploring local trails on foot, horseback, mountain bike and off-road vehicle.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Podunk Guard Station, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Bristlecone Loop TrailHike · 30-60 Minutes · 3.3 mi from camp

  The Bristlecone Loop, an easy 1 mile hike, meanders through the forest atop this highest portion of the park, reaching elevations over 9,100 feet (2778 m). National Park Service

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• Riggs Spring LoopHike · 8.4 mi long · 4-5 Hours · 2.8 mi from camp

  The Riggs Spring Loop is a backcountry trail that begins and ends at Yovimpa Point. National Park Service

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• Great Western Trail - UtahHike · 764.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Under-the-Rim TrailHike · 22.2 mi long · 2.8 mi from camp

  The Under-the-Rim Trail is a 22.9-mile hiking trail in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Wikipedia

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• Agua Canyon Connector TrailheadTrailhead · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Swamp Canyon LoopHike · 4.3 mi long · 3-4 Hours · 7.8 mi from camp

  Swamp Canyon appears relatively small and sheltered from the overlook, allowing the viewer to develop a more intimate connection with the landscape than some of the grander viewpoints in… National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Thunder Mountain TrailBike ride · 8.5 mi long · 14.8 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near Thunder Mountain Trailhead.

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Scenic sights

• Ponderosa Canyon OverlookViewpoint · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Black Birch Canyon OverlookViewpoint · 2.4 mi from campShow on map
• Bald KnollPeak · 6,995 ft · 12.6 mi from camp

  Bald Knoll, also called Black Knoll, Buck Knoll or Corral Knoll, is a cinder cone in Utah, in the Southwestern United States. Wikipedia

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• Mammoth CaveCave · 16.8 mi from camp

  Mammoth Cave is a lava tube located on the Markagunt Plateau in the Dixie National Forest of Southern Utah, and is one of the largest lava tubes in Utah. Wikipedia

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• Tropic Ditch FallsWaterfall · 15.9 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Mossy Cave Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Snowshoe HikesSkiing and snowshoeing · 90-120 Minutes · 10.2 mi from camp

  Here at 8,000 feet (2,438 m) the scenery changes dramatically in the colder months. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.