Diamond Fork Cabin
The Guard Station was built in 1933 and is located in Diamond Fork Canyon, just 26 miles from Spanish Fork, Utah. This rustic Guard Station has a capacity for 6 people maximum and two vehicles and one utility trailer. Utility trailer would be for hauling OHV’s. There are beds, enough for 6 adults. It equipped with a cooking stove, wood burning stove, kitchen area with dry sink, and furniture. There are several opportunities to recreate in the area.
What to Bring: Food, toilet paper, fire wood for the indoor wood stove and outdoor fire ring, matches, flashlights, soap (dish & hand), towels, personal items, cookware, sleeping bags, and lighting for indoors. The light source for indoors must be battery run: no open flames allowed inside the Guard Station.
Water: No water on site. Bring your own water. There is a dry sink in the Guard Station for cleaning dishes, etc. There is no disposal in the sink, so no solids are allowed in the drain.
Appliances: Cooking stove available; no refrigerator. Propane heater available but will only be available in the winter months (December 15 – March 1). Due to the tank only holding 350 gallons of propane, the heater should be set on low settings.
Surrounding Buildings/Facilities: The rental agreement only authorizes your use of the Guard Station and bathroom. Neither the garage/storage building behind the Guard Station is included in the rental program.
Reservations
To make reservations call 801-798-3571 or come into the office: Spanish Fork Ranger District, 44 West 400 North, Spanish Fork, Utah.
General Information
Available year-round when not needed by the Forest Service. Exceptions to visitor availability also include blackout dates: November 1-December 15 and March 1- April 15, due to snow and closed gates.
We do our best to schedule Forest Service use so it does not disrupt visitor reservations, however, unforeseen situations or emergencies may arise and in these cases, within reason, we’ll try to remedy the situation.
No pets allowed inside or outside – no exceptions
No smoking inside the Guard Station
No firewood available at the site or around the site
The rental agreement ONLY authorizes your use of the Guard Station and bathroom. Neither the garage/storage building behind the Guard Station is included in the rental program.
Overnight Use:
$50 per night with a 2 night minimum. (A credit card will need to be on file as a damage deposit.)
Rental Limit: Up to 7 contiguous days but you can tie up only 1 weekend during that time.
No Refunds. We may offer credit for other days on a case-by-case basis.
No pets allowed inside or outside – no exceptions.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.158505
Longitude: -111.328753
Directions
The recommended route to the Guard Station is through Spanish Fork, Utah. The Guard Station is 26 miles from Spanish Fork Ranger District Office up Highway 6; Take the Diamond Fork Road (FS Road 029) off of Highway 6, follow Diamond Fork Road up to Springville Crossing. Take FS Road 058 north to the Guard Station.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
VaultWater
Potable water is not available at this site.