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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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