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Big Flat Guard Station

USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Lookout/Cabin
Coordinates
38.2895, -112.3584
Last verified
September 18, 2026
38.2895° N · 112.3584° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

****NOVEMBER-JUNE 15 YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE SITE WITH A VEHICLE DUE TO SNOW AND WINTER CONDITIONS. YOU WILL NEED TO USE A SNOWMOBILE, SNOWSHOES, CROSS COUNTRY SKIIS TO BE ABLE TO USE AND GET TO THE GUARD STATION.**** Big Flat Guard Station is located on the Fishlake National Forest about 25 miles East of Beaver Utah. The cabin sits in the middle of Big Flat about 2 miles after the pavement ends at Puffer Lake on State Road 153. The ranger station was built around 1908 and provides a great base camp for recreation activities such as relaxing, OHV riding, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, wildflower viewing, and fishing.

From the USFS.

Is Big Flat Guard Station free?

No. Big Flat Guard Station charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Big Flat Guard Station?

The Big Flat Guard Station is located approximately 24 miles east of Beaver, Utah. From Beaver, Utah take HWY 153 east for about 24 miles. About 1 mile after you pass the Timid Springs turn off, Turn right onto FR652 into the site. From Junction, Utah travel west 6 miles on paved HWY 153 then approximately another 11 miles on dirt road section of HWY 153 to reach the Big Flat Guard Station which is approximately 2 miles North of Buck Ridge Restroom. There is a sign that says Big Flat Guard Station at the entrance to the cabin. It is tucked away in the trees between Timid Springs and the Main meadow in Big Flat area.

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What are the rules at Big Flat Guard Station?

No pets are allowed in the Guard Station. No smoking allowed in the Guard Station No garbage service is available; pack-out all you pack-in. No shooting within 150 yards of the facility.

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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