Rock Creek Guard Station
Welcome to one of the gateways into the High Uintas Wilderness with multiple recreation opportunities. The Rock Creek cabin is located below the Upper Stillwater reservior in the Rock Creek Drainage on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing, sightseeing and exploring the popular Stillwater trail.
The Guard Station cabin can sleep up to 8 overnight guest. The cabin contains 2 bunkbeds, one queen size bed and a sleeper couch, though no linens, bedding or pillows are provided. Level parking is provided for a maximum of three vehicles. The cabin has a flush toilet, running water, bathtub/shower, wood stove, electric heat and electric lights with modern appliances, including stove top and oven, full size refridgerator and a microwave. No tent or RV camping is allowed.
Guest are expected to clean cabin before leaving.
There is a phone on the front of the cabin that one can make free local calls on.
Need to Know
Call District Office at (435) 738-2482 three days prior to a reserved visit to confirm lock combination.
Off-road vehicles are allowed only on authorized roads, trails and routes as identified on the Ashley National Forest Duchesne Ranger District Travel Map.
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pest in our National Forest by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Pets are allowed in the cabin but are not allowed on furniture. When not in the cabin pets must be on a six foot or less leash at all times when inside a developed site boundary. When your pet is out in the General Forest Area (outside a Developed Site Area) it must be either on a leash or under your direct control. The pets must not be left unattended in the cabin. Pet owners will be held liable for any damages done.
Click here for more information on the Ashley National Forest, or call (435) 789-1181.
Natural Features
The cabin is situated below the Upper Stillwater Dam at an elevation of 7,945 feet. The Stillwater Dam is a rolled concrete gravity dam and was designed with a steep stepped spillway. It is an attraction for engineers.
A forest of Ponderosa Pine, Lodgepole Pine and Aspen trees provides shade. Summer wildflowers and fall colors are abundant.
Nearby Attractions
Upper Stillwater Trailhead and Upper Stillwater Campground. Rock Creek Ranch, which is under a Special Use Permit with the Ashley National Forest is across the road from the cabin. They offer snacks, soda, beer and fishing supplies. They have spots for tents and RV's as well as assorted sizes of rustic cabins for rent.
Recreation
The Upper Stillwater Trailhead is 0.6 miles up the road and provides access to the High Uintas Wilderness, where hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and backcountry fishing are very popular activities in this scenic region.
Upper Stillwater Reservior is 0.8 miles up the road and is 1.3 miles long and has rainbow, brown and brook trout. The reservior is accessible only to watercraft that can be carried in, as the boat ramp is closed to vehicle traffic.
Rock Creek offers rainbow and brook trout fishing.
Contact Information
PO BOX 981, 85 WEST MAIN STREET DUCHESNE UTAH 84021
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-738-2482
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Hwy 40 in Duchesne head north on Hwy 87 for 15.7 miles to the Mountain Home turnoff. Turn north on Hwy 134 and continue 2.8 miles toward Mountain Home. Turn left at the Rock Creek store, which is still Hwy 134, and proceed about 22.4 miles to the cabin which is on the left side of the road.
