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Big Flat Guard Station

Big Flat Guard Station. ******************Big Flat Guard Station is CLOSED for the rest of 2026 due to the Cottonwood Wildfire.*************************************** . ****NOVEMBER-JUNE 15 YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE SITE WITH A VEHICLE DUE TO SNOW AND WINTER CONDITIONS. YOU WILL NEED TO USE A SNOWMOBILE, SNOWSHOES, CROSS COUNTRY SKIIS TO BE ABLE TO USE AND GET TO THE GUARD STATION.**** . Big Flat Guard Station is located on the Fishlake National Forest about 25 miles East of Beaver Utah. The cabin sits in the middle of Big Flat about 2 miles after the pavement ends at Puffer Lake on State Road 153.

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Amenities & rules

Campfires allowed

Fees: Reservation Fee: $75 per night (June 15-October 31). $50 per night (November 1-June 15) *Snowy conditions, not accessable by Truck or Car* You will need a snowmobile, snowshoes, cross country skiis to access the site.

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Getting there

The Big Flat Guard Station is located approximately 24 miles east of Beaver, Utah. From Beaver, Utah take UT-153 east for about 24 miles. About 1 mile after you pass the Timid Springs turn off, Turn right onto FR652 into the site.

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.