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Mt Terrill Guard Station

Fishlake National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Richfield, UT, UT

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Season: May through October

Mt Terrill Guard Station is located on the Fishlake National Forest in Central Utah about 30 miles southeast of Salina. The cabin sits at near the top of the paved Seven Mile-Gooseberry road #640 between Salina and Fish Lake. The guard station provides a great base camp for recreation activities such as relaxing, OHV riding, wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, wildflower viewing and fishing.

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/mt-terrill-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

Mt Terrill Guard Station offers a scenic base camp on Fishlake National Forest with access to diverse recreation including fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The location provides proximity to Johnson Reservoir (7 miles) and Fish Lake (15 miles) for water-based activities.

Wildlife alert: Elk (Cervus canadensis/Wapiti), Uinta Ground Squirrel, American Kestrel, and Wandering Garter Snake present in area

Insider tips for Mt Terrill Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Access via paved Gooseberry Road #640 from Salina (approximately 22 miles south) OHV riding and horseback riding available on adjacent trails

Skip Mt Terrill Guard Station if: No hookups available. Seasonal closure November through April. Single site only — availability extremely limited.

Best time to visit Mt Terrill Guard Station: May-October — Verified seasonal operation window.

Nearby campgrounds: Tasha Equestrian (Loa, UT), Gooseberry Admin Site Cabins (RICHFIELD, UT), Paiute Campground (Glenwood, UT), Frying Pan (Loa, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mt Terrill Guard Station

Cell signal at Mt Terrill Guard Station (Richfield, 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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    Richfield, UT, UT★ 4.7 (9 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Mt Terrill Guard Station is located on the Fishlake National Forest in Central Utah about 30 miles southeast of Salina. The cabin sits at near the top of the paved Seven Mile-Gooseberry road #640 between Salina and Fish Lake. The guard station provides a great base camp for recreation activities such as relaxing, OHV riding, wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, wildflower viewing and fishing.

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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

    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:✕ No hookups available✕ Seasonal closure November through April✕ Single site only — availability extremely limited

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site

    Access via paved Gooseberry Road #640 from Salina (approximately 22 miles south)

    OHV riding and horseback riding available on adjacent trails

    Best: May-October

    Verified seasonal operation window

    Things to do nearby

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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: Elk (Cervus canadensis/Wapiti), Uinta Ground Squirrel, American Kestrel, and Wandering Garter Snake present in area

    Location

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    38.70690833 -111.68148056· Fishlake National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Salina Utah travel 7 miles east on Interstate 70 to the Gooseberry Exit #63. Go south on the two-lane paved Gooseberry road #640 for about 22 miles to the Mt Terrill Guard Station. The gravel access road is west of the paved road and is about a quarter mile to the cabin. From Fish Lake travel 8 miles on SR25 to Johnson reservoir, then turn left onto the paved Gooseberry road #640 for about 7 miles to the Mt Terrill 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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Mt Terrill Guard Station cost per night?+
    Mt Terrill Guard Station costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Mt Terrill Guard Station open?+
    Mt Terrill Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Mt Terrill Guard Station have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Mt Terrill Guard Station?+
    Mt Terrill Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Mt Terrill Guard Station?+
    Mt Terrill 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 Mt Terrill Guard Station?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mt Terrill Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Mt Terrill Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
    Mt Terrill 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★ 4.7 (9)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Tasha Equestrian

    Loa, UT

    From $20/night

    Gooseberry Admin Site Cabins

    RICHFIELD, UT

    From $300/night

    Paiute Campground

    Glenwood, UT

    From $20/night

    Frying Pan

    Loa, UT

    From $25/night

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