Mt. Terrill Guard Station Cabin
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Mt. Terrill Guard Station Cabin
Cabin Rental. Mt Terrill Guard Station is a rustic two room cabin on the Fishlake National Forest in central Utah about 30 miles southeast of Salina. Mt Terrill is located on a high elevation meadow (over 9,800 feet) by a grove of conifer trees near the top of the paved Seven Mile-Gooseberry road #640 between Salina and Fish Lake. Wildflowers fill the meadow in July and wildlife such as deer and elk are often seen. Summer days are warm and nights are quite cool. The site can accommodate a maximum of 50 people, but there is only one queen bed and two sets of bunk beds for a capacity of 6 people sleeping inside the building. No linins, bedding, or pillows are provided. RV’s and tents are allowed outside. The two room cabin is equipped with a kitchen table and chairs, a wood stove, a propane range (no oven), propane heater, countertop, couch and chairs. There is no water available on site. Guests are encouraged to bring dishes, utensils, cooking pans, towels, water, and soap. A vault toilet is located adjacent to the cabin, plus there is a fire circle, benches, and a picnic table. Some battery operated lighting may be available in the cabin, but please bring your own battery operated lighting. No garbage service provided; please pack-out all you pack-in. The station provides a great base camp for recreation activities such as relaxing, OHV riding, wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, wildflower viewing, and fishing. Use is by reservation only through Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More Guests are required to keep the facility clean during their stay and clean up prior to departing. Maid service is not available. Limited cleaning supplies are provided and guests must clean up after their stay. Check-out time is by 11:00 a.m. Reservations available June 10 through October 30.
Before you go
Season
Mid June – end of October
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Only 6 people are able to sleep inside the cabin (2 bunk beds and 1 queen bed available) with up to 50 people allowed within the site per reservation. Reservations must be made on recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777 at least 2 days, and no more than 180 days, in advance. This site does not honor America the Beautiful passes. Mt Terrill Guard Station is managed by the Fishlake National Forest. Phone: 435-896-9233. For reservations and information contact recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.
Hours
Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. Check-out time is by 11:00 a.m.
Restrictions
No pets and No smoking allowed in the building. This is a pack it in, pack it out facility; bring trash bags and remove all trash upon departure. Firewood for the campfire ring and wood stove may not be available, please plan accordingly. A maximum of 50 people are allowed within the guard station site per reservation, but only 6 people are able to sleep inside the building. Check-out time is by 11:00 a.m. and check-in time is 2:00 p.m. Parking is available for RVs in front of the guard station and east of the restroom. No RV hookups; the nearest dump station is at Fish Lake or in Salina. No electricity or water. Please leave the facilities and surroundings as well or better than you found them.
Scenic drives that pass close
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