Jackson Guard Station

Great experience! Be prepared for a long gravel access road.

I couldn't wait to get away to this cabin as it looked so inviting. It is inviting and so cozy and just exactly what you would expect for a cabin in the woods. It has a stove and everything else you need. Dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, a coffee pot, matches, games, a little bit of dishwashing soap; it is a wonderful place to stay. There are hummingbirds out front and chipmunks that come up to visit you and one deer that came around all the time. She was not afraid at all. The vault toilet even has LED lights in it! Make sure you close the gate behind you once you come through it. People will ride their mountain bikes or walk up to see what's going on. I left the gate open and was taking pictures of birds behind the cabin and two guys actually walked into the cabin to "take a look around".

However, I came home after one day. I had booked the cabin for 3 days. It was a full moon and there were ATV's and dirt bikes out in front of the cabin morning, noon and night. It made it ridiculous to try to sit on the bench in front of the cabin and enjoy myself. It was non-stop noise and I felt like I was on I-25. Very sad that everyone else has discovered the area. The East Fork and Middle Fork trails are wonderful to hike. The area is beautiful and I'm glad I went but I will go over in the dead of winter next time and hopefully there won't be so many people.

Amazing.

Jackson Guard Station is a hidden gem. My husband and I spent one week at the Jackson Guard cabin, and it was nothing short of tranquil and restful. Silver Jack Reservoir and Beaver Lake is within walking distance, and we caught several beautiful trout! Mule deer are in abundance in the area (although they may be conditioned to humans due to the campgrounds nearby), and we saw some herds of Elk nearby. There are some beautiful robins, finches, and humming birds that have made Jackson Guard their home. Each morning we awoke to their beautiful melody. We highly recommend the Middle Fork trail- it is stunning.
We did bring a portable camping shower and a pop up privacy tent, and I cannot recommend that enough. It was great coming back to the cabin after hiking/exploring or fishing to a warm shower!
The cabin was stocked very well with washable plates, bowls, silverware, and cookware like pots and pans. There’s 2 large pots that you can heat up water in, or melt snow in the winter. There are some lanterns, a cooler, and some water jugs to collect water with. My husband and I had plenty of drinking water we brought, but we went to the river access that’s by the bridge (in between west fork and middle fork) to bring back clean water for showers and washing dishes.
Almost everything that is provided is donated, and the cabin itself is cleaned by each guest at the end of their stay. Please be mindful of this during your stay, and come with the mindset that you need to fulfill your part too by cleaning well and setting things up for the next guest. You can make or break someone’s experience there based on how well you clean after your stay, so please be diligent!

Great cabin, beautiful scenery!

This is a nice hut. Mostly supplied. The big lacking item is paper towels and fire starting material such as newspaper. Bring those two items and you are pretty much set. It is small, but well laid out, perfect for four.

fun place to go for quiet time in the winter.

We loved our overnight here. Perfect fall weather and stunning views. The cabin is kept in great shape and the wood stove heats the place up quickly.

My 5th year at the cabin during fall colors. The location is perfect for photographers wanting an early start and a late finish with the daylight. The colors and a little weather made for an exceptional stay. Hoping to get a winter visit in the next couple of years. That has to be special!

Great little cabin in an awesome location. There is considerable traffic on the road, so it's not really secluded, but otherwise it is a peaceful, private spot. Amazing lush forest and great scenery. Kids had fun in the yard and we enjoyed a fire in the fire ring every night. If you're looking to pay it forward, the cabin could use a few plates, cups, silverware (with something to put the silverware in, there are no drawers), a 9v battery for the smoke alarm, a few candles for the wall-mounted candle lanterns, and books, games, etc. Soap and toilet paper was provided, but I'd bring your own unless you're feeling lucky.