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Seely Creek Guard Station

Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah

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As of October 2026, Seely Creek Guard Station is a campground in Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah with 1 campsite. Seely Creek Guard Station is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Seely Creek Guard Station is located at 39.3122° N, 111.4294° W.

people allowed on each site: 30

Seely Creek Guard Station reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Seely Creek Guard Station, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Seely Creek Guard Station

Cabin 1

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Seely Creek Guard Station, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the SEELY CREEK GUARD STATION loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
001	Cabin	30

About Seely Creek Guard Station

Overview

Seely Creek Guard Station is located near the top of the Wasatch Plateau, within the Manti-La Sal National Forest in central Utah. The cabin was built in late-1907 or early-1908 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guests enjoy year-round recreational activities, including hiking, off-roading, snowmobiling and skiing.

Recreation

Skyline Drive passes along the ridge line just above the cabin, providing great trail opportunities for off-road vehicles, mountain biking and hiking. In the winter, the surrounding area becomes a playground for snowmobile enthusiasts. Cross-country skiing, back country skiing and snowshoeing are also popular activities.

Horseback riding trails crisscross the area as well. A maximum of 20 horses is allowed at the guard station, though no horse facilities (corrals, hitching posts, etc) are present. The surrounding meadow can be used for picketing or hobbling.

Facilities

Seely Guard Station can accommodate a maximum of 30 people, with six inside and 24 camped outside in a maximum of six vehicles (truck and trailer combination counts as one vehicle). The rustic guard station is spacious inside, with four single bunks without mattresses. Guests must bring their own linens, bedding and pillows.

The cabin is equipped with a table and chairs, a fireplace and wood stove. No water is available. A vault toilet is located approximately 50 feet behind the cabin and a campfire ring lies outside the fenced area on the north side.

Natural Features

The cabin is situated in a beautiful wildflower-filled meadow, at an elevation of approximately 10,000 feet. Seely Creek flows along the edge of the meadow.

Skyline Drive runs along the top of the Wasatch Plateau for more than 60 miles, rewarding visitors with beautiful mountain scenery, glacial cirques, spruce-fir and aspen forests, numerous lakes and reservoirs. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are plentiful, and autumn leaves put on quite a show.

Due to the guard station's high elevation, guests should be prepared for all types of weather including snow or hail, especially after September.

Nearby Attractions

John August Lake is less than three miles from the guard station, with fishing and scenic high alpine views. Pete's Hole and Soup Bowl are less than eight miles away, offering fishing and a hiking trail.

Rules and notices at Seely Creek Guard Station

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Seely Creek Guard Station on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

A combination key code is required to open the lock on the cabin door(s); at least three days prior to arrival, call the Ferron Ranger District office at (435) 384-2372, Sanpete Ranger District at (435) 283-4151, or the Price Ranger District at (435) 637-2817 on Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST, to obtain the code.

Access to the cabin may be very difficult during inclement weather; the last mile into the cabin is through a meadow that gets rather muddy and often requires four-wheel drive and/or high clearance vehicles.

Anytime after September, snow may make the cabin inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Snowmobile access is necessary after significant snow accumulation; call the Ferron Ranger District at (435) 384-2372 for current conditions

There is no potable or running water at this cabin, therefore guests should plan to bring their own for consumption and cooking. There is a wood-burning stove and a fireplace to heat the cabin.

This guard station is solar powered, please use wisely. Turn off lights that aren't in use. Power is for lights and phone charging only.

This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' site; please bring garbage bags and remove all trash upon departure

Forest Service will not guarantee enough feed/grass available for your horses, so bring your own; hay must be certified weed-free and removed upon departure

Livestock is not allowed within the fence surrounding the cabin

Water for horses is available in a creek 200 yards across the meadow south of the cabin; water must be treated if used for human consumption

No pets allowed in the cabin

All Utah State OHV rules are enforced on the forest; call the OHV Hotline at (801) 538-7433 for more information; maps of the road and trail system may be obtained at the Ranger District

Click here for more information on the Manti-La Sal National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Seely Creek Guard Station FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Seely Creek Guard Station?

Seely Creek Guard Station is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Seely Creek Guard Station?

Cancellations happen frequently at Seely Creek Guard Station, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Seely Creek Guard Station have?

Seely Creek Guard Station has 1 campsites.