Indian Creek Guard Station
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Ferron, UT, UT
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Indian Creek Guard Station is located next to Ferron Reservoir, just below the Wasatch Plateau on the Manti-La Sal National Forest in central Utah. The cabin was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and was used by generations of forest rangers serving in the back country. Guests enjoy year-round recreational activities, including fishing, hiking, off-roading, snowmobiling and skiing.Ferron Campground is located less than a half-mile away from the guard station.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing
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Historic 1930s CCC cabin next to Ferron Reservoir on the Manti-La Sal National Forest with year-round recreational access to fishing, hiking, boating, and skiing. Google reviewers consistently praise the peaceful location, beautiful views, and proximity to lakes.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, American Beaver, Ruffed Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Indian Creek Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Only 1 tent site available; cabin features shower and flush toilet. Road access is more remote and harder to reach than other guard stations; pavement ends near forest boundary.
Skip Indian Creek Guard Station if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You prefer easily accessible locations — requires traveling on unpaved road from Ferron..
Best time to visit Indian Creek Guard Station: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with activities including snowmobiling and skiing in winter, fishing and hiking in other seasons..
Nearby campgrounds: Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North (Ferron, UT), Ferron Reservoir (FERRON , UT), Twelve Mile Flat (FERRON, UT), Willow Lake (FERRON, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Creek Guard Station
Cell signal at Indian Creek Guard Station (Ferron, UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Indian Creek Guard Station is located next to Ferron Reservoir, just below the Wasatch Plateau on the Manti-La Sal National Forest in central Utah. The cabin was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and was used by generations of forest rangers serving in the back country. Guests enjoy year-round recreational activities, including fishing, hiking, off-roading, snowmobiling and skiing.Ferron Campground is located less than a half-mile away from the guard station.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Only 1 tent site available; cabin features shower and flush toilet.
Road access is more remote and harder to reach than other guard stations; pavement ends near forest boundary.
Campground operates year-round with activities including snowmobiling and skiing in winter, fishing and hiking in other seasons.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Ferron, head west on West Canyon Road. Heading out of town, you will pass the golf course and Millsite Park. The pavement ends near the forest boundary. Stay on this road till you get to Ferron Reservoir, about 27 miles. Go to the left around the reservoir and you will see a sign for the guard station. From Mayfield, head east through Twelve Mile Canyon, on Forest Development Road 022. Near the top of the plateau, you'll see Twelve Mile Flat Campground on the right. Across from the campgrou
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Manti-La Sal National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Manti-La Sal National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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