Jones Corral Guard Station
Dixie National Forest — hiking
Location: PANGUITCH, UT, UT
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Jones Corral Guard Station is located on the Dixie National Forest, 12 miles west of the small town of Antimony, in southern Utah. It was constructed in 1935 and has been used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country. The guard station provides a great base camp for hikers, hunters, bicyclists and horseback riders, as well as off-road vehicle enthusiasts.The rustic cabin can sleep four people comfortably, but up to six guests are allowed.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Jones Corral Guard Station sits on Dixie National Forest and serves as an excellent base camp for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and hunters exploring southern Utah's backcountry.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Wandering Garter Snake, and Great Basin Gopher Snake present in the area
Insider tips for Jones Corral Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site Located 12 miles west of Antimony on Dixie National Forest, ideal for backcountry recreation Historic guard station constructed in 1935 with access via Forest Road 125
Skip Jones Corral Guard Station if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You want to visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Jones Corral Guard Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lebaron Campground (Glenwood, UT), Anderson Meadow Campground (Fishlake Nf, Ut) (Glenwood, UT), Big Flat Guard Station (Beaver , UT), Kents Lake Campground (Glenwood, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jones Corral Guard Station
Cell signal at Jones Corral Guard Station (PANGUITCH, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Jones Corral Guard Station is located on the Dixie National Forest, 12 miles west of the small town of Antimony, in southern Utah. It was constructed in 1935 and has been used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country. The guard station provides a great base camp for hikers, hunters, bicyclists and horseback riders, as well as off-road vehicle enthusiasts.The rustic cabin can sleep four people comfortably, but up to six guests are allowed.
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CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Located 12 miles west of Antimony on Dixie National Forest, ideal for backcountry recreation
Historic guard station constructed in 1935 with access via Forest Road 125
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Getting there →
From State Highway 89, turn east onto State Highway 62 and travel about 12 miles, where it turns into State Highway 22 just north of Antimony. In this town, Forest Road 125 will be found on the west side of the road. Travel along this high-clearance dirt road about 12 miles to reach Jones Corral Guard Station. From Bryce Canyon National Park, travel north on State Highway 22 approximately 35 miles to Antimony. In this town, Forest Service Road 126 will be found on the west side of the highway. T
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dixie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dixie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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