Podunk Guard Station
Alton, Utah · 8,100 ft · In Dixie National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,100 ft (2,469 m)8,100 ft2,469 m
Sites1
Podunk Guard Station lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
Podunk Guard Station is located next to the East Fork Sevier River, in the Dixie National Forest in southern Utah. The cabin was constructed in 1928 and has been used by generations of Forest Service employees.
Guests enjoy exploring local trails on foot, horseback, mountain bike and off-road vehicle. The river offers fishing and swimming opportunities.Recreation
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Podunk Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain38°32°
- ThuSunny47°36°
- FriSunny46°35°
- SatMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain45°35°
- SunSunny, 2% chance of rain49°38°
Nearby camping
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East Fork Dispersed Site 7
Campground · 0.5 mi · Alton
Yovimpa Pass Site A
Dispersed · 2.7 mi · Alton
Yovimpa Pass Site B
Dispersed · 2.7 mi · Alton
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.7 mi
Yovimpa Pass Site A
Alton, UT · On National Park Service land · Bryce Canyon National Park
- 2.7 mi
Yovimpa Pass Site B
Alton, UT · On National Park Service land · Bryce Canyon National Park
- 2.7 mi
Yovimpa Pass Site C
Alton, UT · On National Park Service land · Bryce Canyon National Park
- 3.0 mi
Iron Spring Campsite
Tropic, UT · On National Park Service land · Bryce Canyon National Park
- 3.8 mi
Corral Hollow Campsite
Cannonville, UT · On National Park Service land · Bryce Canyon National Park
- 4.1 mi
Riggs Spring Campsite
Cannonville, UT · On National Park Service land · Bryce Canyon National Park
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