Paradise Guard Station

Cabin, lookout or rental

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Ashley National Forest Fees: $40/group size of 4 Reservations: Summer season dates are June through October. Winter season dates are December through March. Recreationist can access the guard station via snowmobile. The guard station is un-reservable in… Overview Paradise Guard Station is located on the Ashley National Forest, approximately 25 air miles northwest of Vernal, in eastern Utah. Folklore states the district ranger built the cabin in his spare time in 1922 and it has changed very little since then. In 1929, the Bartlett Sawmill was built just 75 yards south. It burned down in 1940, but some remnants of the old facility still remain. The Ashley National Forest Vernal Ranger District has chosen to rent this guard station to the public so visitors can enjoy a rustic experience similar to that of the first rangers. Guests enjoy canoeing and fishing on Paradise Park Reservoir, and exploring local hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails. Recreation Paradise Park Reservoir is nearby, covering just less than 60 acres. Canoeing and fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout are popular activities. Dead Lake, Mill Pond and Julius… Getting there: Follow the mileage indications below and look for signs on the ground when traveling to Paradise Guard Station. Leave with plenty of time to arrive at the guard station before dark. From Vernal, travel west on Highway 121/Maeser-Lapoint Highway, toward Lapoint. After passing the landfill and descending the hill along the curved road, some houses come into view. While approaching Deep Creek Road, look for brown signs to Paradise Park Reservoir. Turn right (north) at Deep Creek Road… Rules: Pets are not allowed inside the cabin. Phone: 435-789-1181 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234317 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Claire Wille 6/6/2024, usfs

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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