Big Flat Guard Station

Fishlake National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Beaver , UT, UT

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

Big Flat Guard Station ****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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-flat-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

Big Flat Guard Station offers a remote camping experience on Fishlake National Forest with fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The single tent site is surrounded by scenic mountain terrain approximately 24 miles east of Beaver, Utah.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, wapiti (elk), and mule deer are present in the area. Long-eared owls and dusky grouse are also documented wildlife.

Insider tips for Big Flat Guard Station: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site November through June 15 requires snowmobile, snowshoes, or cross-country skis for vehicle-free access due to snow and winter conditions Pavement ends at Puffer Lake on State Road 153, approximately 2 miles before the guard station

Skip Big Flat Guard Station if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available. You prefer developed campgrounds with multiple sites - only 1 tent site available. You plan to visit November through mid-June without winter recreation equipment for snow access.

Best time to visit Big Flat Guard Station: May-October — Official operating season per verified campground data.

Nearby campgrounds: Lebaron Campground (Glenwood, UT), Kents Lake Campground (Glenwood, UT), Anderson Meadow Campground (Fishlake Nf, Ut) (Glenwood, UT), Mahogany Cove Campground (Glenwood, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Big Flat Guard Station

Cell signal at Big Flat Guard Station (Beaver , UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Beaver , UT, UT★ 4.8 (10 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Big Flat Guard Station ****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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - no hookups available✕ You prefer developed campgrounds with multiple sites - only 1 tent site available✕ You plan to visit November through mid-June without winter recreation equipment for snow access

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

November through June 15 requires snowmobile, snowshoes, or cross-country skis for vehicle-free access due to snow and winter conditions

Pavement ends at Puffer Lake on State Road 153, approximately 2 miles before the guard station

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified campground data

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain lions, wapiti (elk), and mule deer are present in the area. Long-eared owls and dusky grouse are also documented wildlife.

Location

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The Big Flat Guard Station is located approximately 24 miles east of Beaver, Utah. From Beaver, Utah take UT-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 UT-153 then approximately another 11 miles on dirt road section of UT-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

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fishlake National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Fishlake National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Big Flat Guard Station cost per night?+
Big Flat Guard Station costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Big Flat Guard Station open?+
Big Flat Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Big Flat Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Flat Guard Station?+
Big Flat Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Big Flat Guard Station?+
Big Flat Guard Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Big Flat Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Big Flat Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Big Flat Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Big Flat Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$50 /night★ 4.8 (10)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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