Aquarius Guard Station Cabin
The Aquarius Guard Station cabin is located about 15 miles south of Loa, in eastern Utah. It sits on the west side of beautiful Boulder Mountain, which makes up half of the expansive Aquarius Plateau. The cabin was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 and was used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country. The two-room cabin can sleep four people, hosting one double bed and a bunk bed set. No bedding is provided and visitors will need to come prepared with their own sheets and blankets. The kitchen has a wood cook stove and a propane stove with oven. There is no refrigerator so coolers with ice are recommended. Potable water is available in the cabin and at a hydrant outside the cabin during the operating season of June - September. The site can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in tents and self-contained RV's.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereReservations are required for use of the cabin and must be made in advance. Reservations may be made online by visiting the link above, or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
General Information
The cabin is equipped with a table and chairs, a wood stove and propane appliances including a cook stove and oven, and hot water heater. Some pots and pans, dishes and utensils are provided, but guests are encouraged to bring their own.
A vault toilet bathroom is located adjacent to the cabin, as is a campfire circle and several picnic tables. Drinking water is available inside the cabin and at a hydrant outside. Solar lighting is available inside the cabin.
Please note: Pets are not allowed inside the Ranger Station.
No smoking in the Ranger Station.
Mid-May
Quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- No pets are allowed in the cabin
- No smoking is allowed in the cabin
- Do not carve names or drawings into trees surrounding the cabin
Overnight Use:
$30 per night
Fees are subject to change. For current pricing information, please visit Recreation.gov
Address: 138 South Main Street Loa, UT 84747
Phone: (435) 836-2800
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.19498889
Longitude: -111.5769
Directions
The Aquarius Guard Station is located approximately 17 miles south of Loa, Utah. From Loa, travel directly south on the paved county road for 2 miles. From that point, turn south on FR-154 (Big Rocks Road ) and travel about 8 miles. Turn left on FR-178 and travel 5 miles, then turn left onto the Aquarius Ranger Station Road and travel approximately a quarter-mile to the cabin.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
