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Podunk Guard Station

Dixie National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Podunk Guard Station is located next to the East Fork Sevier River, in the Dixie National Forest in southern Utah. The two-room cabin can sleep six people on two, twin-size bunk beds located in the bedroom, and a double-size futon in the living room. The cabin sits in a narrow mountain valley just above the meandering East Fork Sevier River.

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14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The two-room cabin can sleep six people on two, twin-size bunk beds located in the bedroom, and a double-size futon in the living room. No linens or bedding are provided. The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook top range and oven, a table and chairs. No pots, pans, dishes or utensils are available. Guests must bring their own cooking and eating euipment. A wood stove is provided for heat, firewood is not guaranteed. The cabin has seasonal water running water in the kitchen sink only (when temperatures are freezing the water will be turned off). A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are located outside.

Natural Features

The cabin sits in a narrow mountain valley just above the meandering East Fork Sevier River. The meadow is surrounded by mature spruce trees, and grasses and willow thickets line the riverbanks. Average summer temperatures range from 74 degrees during the day to 42 degrees at night. September temperatures range from 68 to 37 degrees; October temperatures range from 57 to 27 degrees.

Recreation

Recreational opportunities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, off-roading and fishing. The Paunsaugunt, Fremont and Great Western OHV Trail Systems can be accessed easily from the guard station.

Nearby Attractions

Tropic Reservoir is 8.5 miles north of the cabin. Boating, canoeing and fishing are popular activities. Anglers fish for brook, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is located on the west side of the reservoir.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

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Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 001

POGS

CABIN NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Potable water is not guaranteed to be available at the cabin year-round; guests must bring their own supply. Seasonal water is generally turned on to the cabin in the spring, avaialable at the kitchen sink, it is supplied from a local spring on site. The water is tested through a state approved lab during the operational season. The water will be turned off if there are unforseen issues with the system and thus not guaranteed to be available.
Limited cleaning supplies are provided; visitors must clean up after their stay. No linens or services are provided. Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility.
Non-electric cabin - no electricity or power is provided. It is recommended to bring battery powered laterns and lighting for your needs.
A non-flushing bathroom buidling is provided near the cabin within walking distance, toilet paper is provided.

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