Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin

Lovely setting. Enjoyed immensely.

Nice place, quiet, no traffic. Cabin was well supplied (TP was out though) and had a nice big refrigerator. Remember to bring your own water.

We liked almost everything about Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin: the setting is wonderful, the bed was comfortable the stove and refrigerator worked. We enjoyed hiking in the area, using the picnic table, and trying out the swing on the nearby hill. The one thing that tarnished our experienced was the strong smell of propane that we encountered when we opened the door. Even after airing out the cabin and leaving the area for a few hours, the propane smell was very noticeable. We could not detect any leaks, but the thought that we might be in danger was disconcerting, and it affected our ability to sleep peacefully. The source of the propane odor might be that the propane tank is almost out of propane, and the propane scent (that is added by the manufacturer to propane for safety reasons) is concentrated at the bottom of the tank. However, the source might also be a leak somewhere in the line. I would suggest that someone check out the propane system and determine the cause of the propane smell.

Other than that, the cabin was fine.

We were very pleased at how clean and well stocked with supplies the cabin was. The futon has some broken slates and from a note on the wall, it seems to have been that way for some time. It was not a big problem for our group, but it could have been if we had needed to rely on it for sleeping space. The Ponderosa Pine out front is very impressive! There is a cable swing hanging from another big tree that is out the front gate and up the hill probably 200 yards. look for the path. It is worth checking out. Flagtail Lookout is nearby and worth the drive. The location and setting of the cabin great if you are looking for a quiet out of the way place and don't mind the lack of cell service and being 45 minutes or more from the nearest store.

Well I didn't like the fact this year, there was no lock on gate. so people were coming up to front expecting to use bathroom. Which one woman did after 2 families were parked at the front gate and all walked up to a swing someone put up. They were very noisy, yelling and screaming. They had dogs that ran all over the fenced area.
It was hot and there were only 3 screens for windows. So not a very good trip this time. I like it to be quite. If I wanted people around, I would have stayed at work. Mike

Very nice.

It's a magical place to be. The swing does exist...

Very nice cabin located in a nice park-like setting. First day I drove over to Road's End trailhead and hiked up Strawberry Mountain (saw a mountain goat on the way back). Next day I headed out the road next to the cabin and hiked up to Flagtail Lookout (10.3 miles round-trip) where I got nice views of Strawberry Mountain and Fields Peak.

Very isolated location means it's very quiet most of the time and the cabin is in fine shape.

We have a great time and enjoyed the cabin and the area. A few items to mention. Two pilot lights were out on the stove, This caused a significant propane odor in the cabin. The wood rats are living under the deck and are active at night. their feces are apparent each morning on the deck and ramp. That end of the cabin smells of the excrement and urine. Most window screen are either missing or in poor repair.
This is a fantastic cabin and a gem to stay at. Thank you.

I absolutely loved my stay at Deer Creek Guard Station and can’t wait to go back. Everything I needed was there, and I enjoyed the propane lights, which were new to me. Having the creek so close was a perk since my visit was during a heat wave. Still, being more water than you think you’ll need as it goes fast. There are fun surprises to be had at DCGS that I don’t want to ruin here. I’ll just say be sure to read the log book so you don’t miss the best features. Note that there is no cell service so plan ahead! My GPS brought me a different way but I noted the directions on this website are spot on (which is how I found my way home;)). Enjoy your stay!