Blacksmith Fork Guard Station

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Logan, UT, UT

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (28 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

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

Historic 1934 Civilian Conservation Corps cabin in Cache National Forest offering rustic Forest Service experience. Offers fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and biking activities in northern Utah.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Crotalus oreganus lutosus (Great Basin Rattlesnake subspecies) present in area. Also Black-capped Chickadee, Rufous Hummingbird, and Black-billed Magpie.

Insider tips for Blacksmith Fork Guard Station: Book early - this is a federal campground with only 1 site Historic cabin built by Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 provides unique rustic experience Located approximately 11 miles east of Hyrum in Cache National Forest

Skip Blacksmith Fork Guard Station if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You want multiple site options - only 1 site available.

Best time to visit Blacksmith Fork Guard Station: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Friendship Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Spring Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Pioneer Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Shenoah Picnic Area (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station

Cell signal at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station (Logan, 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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Logan, UT, UT★ 3.9 (28 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

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 hookups - no hookups available✕ You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window✕ You want multiple site options - only 1 site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Historic cabin built by Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 provides unique rustic experience

Located approximately 11 miles east of Hyrum in Cache National Forest

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Crotalus oreganus lutosus (Great Basin Rattlesnake subspecies) present in area. Also Black-capped Chickadee, Rufous Hummingbird, and Black-billed Magpie.

Location

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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. Turn left into Left Hand Fork Canyon and travel approximately 3 miles on the improved gravel road to the Guard Station.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Blacksmith Fork Guard Station cost per night?+
Blacksmith Fork Guard Station costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Blacksmith Fork Guard Station open?+
Blacksmith Fork Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Blacksmith Fork Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?+
Blacksmith Fork Guard Station can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?+
Blacksmith Fork 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 Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Blacksmith Fork Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Blacksmith Fork Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$75 /night★ 3.9 (28)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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