Summit Springs Guard Station

260 S 2500 W, Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States
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About Summit Springs Guard Station

Summit Springs Guard Station is located a couple of miles off the Sheep Creek Geological Loop southwest of Flaming Gorge in the high Uinta Mountain Range. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the complex in 1931 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. It was one of 11 guard stations built in the area to serve as homes for rangers who patrolled the forest on horseback prior to the modern age of vehicles. The complex includes the guard station, bunkhouse, parking area, and fenced yard. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Ashley National Forest has chosen to rehabilitate and rent this guard station and bunkhouse to the public so that guests can enjoy a rustic experience similar to that of the first rangers. It is available from mid-May through mid-September.

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GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

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  • Pet Friendly
  • Gravel
  • Driveway entry: Parallel

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Up to 40 guests
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Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Parallel
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21 reviews

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Steven G

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July 18, 2023 Stayed at: GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

This is an excellent location for a family reunion. There is plenty of space for additional tents and all the yard games you can bring. Make sure to bring a generator to power the cabin.

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Steven G

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July 18, 2023 Stayed at: GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

This is an excellent location for a family reunion. There is plenty of space for additional tents and all the yard games you can bring. Make sure to bring a generator to power the cabin.

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Steven G

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July 18, 2023 Stayed at: GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

This is an excellent location for a family reunion. There is plenty of space for additional tents and all the yard games you can bring. Make sure to bring a generator to power the cabin.

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Chayla J

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July 5, 2022 Stayed at: GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

We had a wonderful family reunion!
The grounds are beautiful! Lots of room to play and set up tents. Plenty of trees for shade. A place of quiet and solitude.
The cabins are rustic. Lovely tasting spring water. Hot showers and flush toilets. A kitchen for cooking and washing.
The camp hosts were available and kind.

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Chayla J

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July 5, 2022 Stayed at: GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

We had a wonderful family reunion!
The grounds are beautiful! Lots of room to play and set up tents. Plenty of trees for shade. A place of quiet and solitude.
The cabins are rustic. Lovely tasting spring water. Hot showers and flush toilets. A kitchen for cooking and washing.
The camp hosts were available and kind.

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Chayla J

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July 5, 2022 Stayed at: GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

We had a wonderful family reunion!
The grounds are beautiful! Lots of room to play and set up tents. Plenty of trees for shade. A place of quiet and solitude.
The cabins are rustic. Lovely tasting spring water. Hot showers and flush toilets. A kitchen for cooking and washing.
The camp hosts were available and kind.

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Todd M

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August 1, 2021 Stayed at: GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

Great place for a family to spend some quality time! Don’t expect a five star hotel it’s a camping get away with some perks. Lots of space to make it fun. Great location lots of options for hiking, biking, boating, fishing etc. As a family we would do it again.

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Todd M

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August 1, 2021 Stayed at: GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

Great place for a family to spend some quality time! Don’t expect a five star hotel it’s a camping get away with some perks. Lots of space to make it fun. Great location lots of options for hiking, biking, boating, fishing etc. As a family we would do it again.

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Todd M

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August 1, 2021 Stayed at: GA01, Loop: SUMMIT SPRINGS GUARD STATION

Great place for a family to spend some quality time! Don’t expect a five star hotel it’s a camping get away with some perks. Lots of space to make it fun. Great location lots of options for hiking, biking, boating, fishing etc. As a family we would do it again.

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Location & Directions for Summit Springs Guard Station

260 S 2500 W, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 United States

Elevation: 2,514 ft

Getting There

From Manila, UT at the intersection UT 43 and UT 44: Turn south on UT 44 (between Forest Service Office and Brownings restaurant). Drive 13 mi to the upper (second) road to Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Turn right onto the Loop, drive 2 mi to FS 36...

Nearest town

Pleasant Grove, UT - 212 mi

About over 3 hr (211 min) to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Check-in starts at 2 PM and check-out is by 11 AM.
  • Staff are onsite to provide access upon arrival.
  • Contact customer service at 801-226-3564 or via email for assistance.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • Generators for electricity are not available; guests must bring their own generator and non-flammable light sources.
  • Guests must bring their own linens, dishes, silverware, cups, and glasses; pans are provided.
  • Limited lighting is available; no outlets for electronic appliances or items.

Pets

  • Pets are allowed only outside; no pets in buildings.

Utilities

  • Water availability is from May 15 to September 15, weather permitting.

Site capacity

  • The cabin accommodates 1 bedroom and 8 beds; propane heating and showers are provided. Booking for 1-8 persons is at a lower rate, but the bunkhouse will be locked.
  • The bunkhouse has 1 bedroom and 12 beds, heated by a wood stove. Booking for 9-40 persons grants access to both the bunkhouse and cabin; tents and RVs are allowed.

Local regulations

  • Off-road vehicles may only be used on authorized roads, trails, and routes as shown on the Ashley National Forest Travel Map.

Fees & deposits

  • Accepted senior passes must be applied at booking for single sites to receive discounts.

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