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Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
- 5 guests
- Pet Friendly
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Reviews (66)
What Guests Are Saying
Blacksmith Fork Guard Station offers a memorable camping experience, with beautiful outdoor space, a clean cabin, and essential amenities such as a gas fridge and cooking range. Guests appreciate the scenic location near a stream, perfect for family activities and fishing. While some reviews mention the rustic condition of the cabin and the two-night minimum stay policy, overall, visitors express enjoyment and plan to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Blacksmith Fork Guard Station offers a memorable camping experience, with beautiful outdoor space, a clean cabin, and essential amenities such as a gas fridge and cooking range. Guests appreciate the scenic location near a stream, perfect for family activities and fishing. While some reviews mention the rustic condition of the cabin and the two-night minimum stay policy, overall, visitors express enjoyment and plan to return.
Review Summary
Daniel B
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2022 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
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!
Daniel B
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2022 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
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!
Mason C
VerifiedDecember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
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!
Mason C
VerifiedDecember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
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!
Justin P
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
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!
Justin P
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
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!
Joe B
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Endless stream of traffic and this cabin is right on the road, so there is little privacy in the yard. The restroom has a gate to the road that invites passersby to have a stop. The cabin itself is quite nice and appears well maintained though the beds require you bring your own mattresses.
Joe B
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
Endless stream of traffic and this cabin is right on the road, so there is little privacy in the yard. The restroom has a gate to the road that invites passersby to have a stop. The cabin itself is quite nice and appears well maintained though the beds require you bring your own mattresses.
Steve G
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
This was an experience of a life time.
Been on my bucket list for years and can’t wait to come back
Steve G
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Blacksmith Fk GS, Loop: BLACKSMITH FORK GUARD STATION
This was an experience of a life time.
Been on my bucket list for years and can’t wait to come back
Location & Directions for Blacksmith Fork Guard Station
1500 E Highway 89, Logan, UT 84321 United States
Elevation: 1,645 ft
Getting There
From Logan, Utah, drive south on US 89 for approximately 1 mi then merge left onto State Route 165. Travel south for about 5.8 mi then turn left onto State Route 101 and follow it east up Blacksmith Fork Canyon for approximately 9 mi. Turn left ...
From Logan, Utah, drive south on US 89 for approximately 1 mi then merge left onto State Route 165. Travel south for about 5.8 mi then turn left onto State Route 101 and follow it east up Blacksmith Fork Canyon for approximately 9 mi. Turn left into Left Hand Fork Canyon and travel approximately 3 mi on the improved gravel road to the Guard Station.
Highway access
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.
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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