About Blacksmith Fork Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Site Details
Reviews (61)
What Guests Are Saying
The cabin at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station is appreciated for its comfort and cozy atmosphere, with many guests expressing a desire to return. While the rough access road and nearby ATV activity can disrupt the peace, the cabin is well-equipped with necessary amenities and features, including a woodpile and good kitchen utensils. Overall, guests had a positive experience, highlighting the fun and privacy it offers, despite some minor inconveniences.
What Guests Are Saying
The cabin at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station is appreciated for its comfort and cozy atmosphere, with many guests expressing a desire to return. While the rough access road and nearby ATV activity can disrupt the peace, the cabin is well-equipped with necessary amenities and features, including a woodpile and good kitchen utensils. Overall, guests had a positive experience, highlighting the fun and privacy it offers, despite some minor inconveniences.
Review Summary
James R
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Loved the cabin plan on going there again next year
James R
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Loved the cabin plan on going there again next year
Carrie V
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Nothing in the description says about this cabin being on a ATV road. The road is very rough to the cabin, we actually ended up with a flat tire. The ATV's are non stop even into the night hours. In the summer if you open the windows in the cabin it is COVERED in dust inside! The community restroom is next to the cabin and through all hours of the night the door slams.. while the person using it lets their ATV idle outside. It is not a quite location; nor restful. I have stayed at many REC. GOV cabins and never had a complaint, but its sad this cabin is in this location.
Carrie V
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Nothing in the description says about this cabin being on a ATV road. The road is very rough to the cabin, we actually ended up with a flat tire. The ATV's are non stop even into the night hours. In the summer if you open the windows in the cabin it is COVERED in dust inside! The community restroom is next to the cabin and through all hours of the night the door slams.. while the person using it lets their ATV idle outside. It is not a quite location; nor restful. I have stayed at many REC. GOV cabins and never had a complaint, but its sad this cabin is in this location.
James R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Cabin was great very comfortable cozy. The road getting there was kinda bad
Will definately stay there again
James R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Cabin was great very comfortable cozy. The road getting there was kinda bad
Will definately stay there again
Jacob G
VerifiedJune 20, 2024 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Even though it says to bring your own cleaning supplies we found a broom, mop, simple green, Lysol, and other supplies there. You should bring your own paper towels. The kitchen utensils were sufficient for our needs but you may want to bring your own skillet or you’ll be stuck with a 4 inch egg pan. There is a large soup pot and some smaller ones as well. A full set of plates, bowls, and silverware for at least 4 people.
There are definitely several deer mice that have lost their fear of humans that live in this cabin one of whom had a face off with our two year old.
The bunks have a thin 1 inch ish foam pad that we didn’t find adequate but with a supplemental air mattress or camping pad are fine. There are two sets of bunk beds one is twin on top queen on bottom and the other is two twin beds.
There is a woodpile in the back and an axe in the closet of the cabin but no hatchet (we had our own). There is a clothesline outside to hang up your wet swimming clothes and plenty of fish in the creek. The propane stove, fridge, and gas lamps work great but we never tried the oven.
We ended up cleaning the public toilet as when we got there someone before us had had a very bad day and we had the means to clean it.
There is no trashcan inside the cabin and with the mice I highly recommend either bringing your own metal container or we put ours in a locking plastic cargo box at night to avoid a disaster in the morning.
Overall a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend.
Jacob G
VerifiedJune 20, 2024 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Even though it says to bring your own cleaning supplies we found a broom, mop, simple green, Lysol, and other supplies there. You should bring your own paper towels. The kitchen utensils were sufficient for our needs but you may want to bring your own skillet or you’ll be stuck with a 4 inch egg pan. There is a large soup pot and some smaller ones as well. A full set of plates, bowls, and silverware for at least 4 people.
There are definitely several deer mice that have lost their fear of humans that live in this cabin one of whom had a face off with our two year old.
The bunks have a thin 1 inch ish foam pad that we didn’t find adequate but with a supplemental air mattress or camping pad are fine. There are two sets of bunk beds one is twin on top queen on bottom and the other is two twin beds.
There is a woodpile in the back and an axe in the closet of the cabin but no hatchet (we had our own). There is a clothesline outside to hang up your wet swimming clothes and plenty of fish in the creek. The propane stove, fridge, and gas lamps work great but we never tried the oven.
We ended up cleaning the public toilet as when we got there someone before us had had a very bad day and we had the means to clean it.
There is no trashcan inside the cabin and with the mice I highly recommend either bringing your own metal container or we put ours in a locking plastic cargo box at night to avoid a disaster in the morning.
Overall a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend.
Rebecca P
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
So fun! And so nice! We loved the privacy and features it gave us
Rebecca P
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
So fun! And so nice! We loved the privacy and features it gave us
Location Blacksmith Fork Guard Station
Address:
1500 E Highway 89
Logan, UT, 84321
United States
From Logan, Utah, drive south on US 89 for approximately 1 mile then merge left onto State Route 165. Travel south for about 5.8 miles then turn left onto State Route 101 and follow it east up Blacksmith Fork Canyon for approximately 9 miles. Turn left into Left Hand Fork Canyon and travel approximately 3 miles on the improved gravel road to the Guard Station.
The Blacksmith Fork Guard Station is accessed via US 89 and State Route 165, which connects to State Route 101 leading into Blacksmith Fork Canyon.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.6592 / -111.674
Elevation: 1645 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Restrooms are located along a Forest Service Road and shared with other Forest users.
- Seasonal road is closed to wheeled vehicles from 12/1 through 4/15. Access is limited to over-snow vehicles during this time.
- Call the Logan Ranger Station at (435) 755-3620 Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:30, to confirm lock combination.
- Please bring your own cleaning supplies! Sanitizing is the responsibility of those staying in the cabin.
- There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location.
- There is no drinking water available at the cabin. The nearest water source is located in the city of Hyrum.
- The area is common for rattlesnakes.
- Firewood may not be available.
- Forest Service Road 245 is open to all motorized uses during summer months. Traffic will include full sized vehicles, side by sides, off highway vehicles, four wheelers and motorcycles .
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
