Cowpuncher Guard Station

Boulder, Utah · 8,350 ft · In Dixie National Forest

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At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night: $45recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 1From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 8,350 ft (2,545 m)8,350 ft2,545 m
Pets: Allowed
Big rigs: Not yet known
Season: Not yet known
Cell signal: Not yet known

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Loop	Sites	Site types	Longest rig	Open
COWPUNCHER	1	1 cabin	30 ft

COWPUNCHER1 site1 cabin · up to 30 ft

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Amenities

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ADA accessible
Campfires allowed

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Overview

Cowpuncher Guard Station is located in the Dixie National Forest, 20 miles northeast of the town of Escalante in southern Utah. The cabin is situated just off the Hells Backbone Road and is accessed by road during summer and fall. Roads are usually closed by snow 5.5 miles from the cabin from late November to mid-April. Check the ranger station for winter conditions.Recreation

The cabin is surrounded by trails, including the Great Western Trail which offer abundant opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Pine Creek flows through the site offering excellent trout fishing. The scenic Hells Backbone Road is minutes away and is a popular scenic drive for both cars and OHVs. Posey Lake is 7 miles away.

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