Blacksmith Fork Guard Station

This cabin is a great value for your dollar. The fire ring area is perfectly placed away from the road and near the river. The parking and convenient bathroom location are excellent. We loved that despite there not being electricity that we still had use of a fridge, stove, and overhead bedroom lights. Some people don't leave it as clean as others, but it never felt germy or gross. We brought our dog with us and he had a wonderful time. Although he could slip through the surrounding fence if he wanted to it was enough of a barrier that he never chased after the frequent ATVs that rode by or that stopped to use the shared bathroom. There was plenty of firewood but I would suggest bringing your own just in case it had been used up by the time your reservation rolled around. We brought our own water cooler and then would fill it up at the spring that was about a mile up the road or back at the Hyrum City Park that was in the canyon. The futon mattress needed extra padding so we put more blankets on that and had our light weight kids sleep on that mattress, the other pads were just fine for a few nights. This is our second time staying here and we've already booked it again for the end of summer. It's perfect for that "glamping" experience, especially if you go in with realistic expectations.

This cabin is a great value for your dollar. The fire ring area is perfectly placed away from the road and near the river. The parking and convenient bathroom location are excellent. We loved that despite there not being electricity that we still had use of a fridge, stove, and overhead bedroom lights. Some people don't leave it as clean as others, but it never felt germy or gross. We brought our dog with us and he had a wonderful time. Although he could slip through the surrounding fence if he wanted to it was enough of a barrier that he never chased after the frequent ATVs that rode by or that stopped to use the shared bathroom. There was plenty of firewood but I would suggest bringing your own just in case it had been used up by the time your reservation rolled around. We brought our own water cooler and then would fill it up at the spring that was about a mile up the road or back at the Hyrum City Park that was in the canyon. The futon mattress needed extra padding so we put more blankets on that and had our light weight kids sleep on that mattress, the other pads were just fine for a few nights. This is our second time staying here and we've already booked it again for the end of summer. It's perfect for that "glamping" experience, especially if you go in with realistic expectations.

Smooth process to rent and an incredible place. Loved the charm of the guard station. So glad we got it the first weekend the road opened. It was such a nice step out of busy life and back to a simpler time. We just need more places like this!

Smooth process to rent and an incredible place. Loved the charm of the guard station. So glad we got it the first weekend the road opened. It was such a nice step out of busy life and back to a simpler time. We just need more places like this!

Great location and a wonderful cabin. We've stayed at many USFS cabins and really like the way this one is laid out. Very comfortable and a great spot to base some nordic and snowshoe adventures. Definitely looking to stay there again!

Great location and a wonderful cabin. We've stayed at many USFS cabins and really like the way this one is laid out. Very comfortable and a great spot to base some nordic and snowshoe adventures. Definitely looking to stay there again!

This cabin is in a beautiful valley and is luxurious by rural standards. It is pest-free, warm, well-lit, and well-stocked with dishes and firewood (early in the winter). The surrounding area is wonderful and the river has fish in it, though I have yet to catch one. The hike in is relatively flat and short (2ish miles). I've been here twice and plan to return for many more nights in the woods!

This cabin is in a beautiful valley and is luxurious by rural standards. It is pest-free, warm, well-lit, and well-stocked with dishes and firewood (early in the winter). The surrounding area is wonderful and the river has fish in it, though I have yet to catch one. The hike in is relatively flat and short (2ish miles). I've been here twice and plan to return for many more nights in the woods!

The Cabin was tons of fun for our small family! As noted there is no power. Everything is run by propane, including the lights and fridge/freezer. Two complaints we ended up having were that every mantle was broken on the gas lights, needing replacement before we could use them. We did end up having the mantles with us. Even with below 30 nights, there were several wasps we woke up to every morning inside the cabin. We saw maybe two other people our whole stay there! We were surprised with how well furnished the kitchen was, and how warm the wood stove kept the cabin. Looking forward to our next stay!

The Cabin was tons of fun for our small family! As noted there is no power. Everything is run by propane, including the lights and fridge/freezer. Two complaints we ended up having were that every mantle was broken on the gas lights, needing replacement before we could use them. We did end up having the mantles with us. Even with below 30 nights, there were several wasps we woke up to every morning inside the cabin. We saw maybe two other people our whole stay there! We were surprised with how well furnished the kitchen was, and how warm the wood stove kept the cabin. Looking forward to our next stay!