Jones Corral Guard Station

About this site

Overview Jones Corral Guard Station is located on the Dixie National Forest, 12 miles west of the small town of Antimony, in southern Utah. It was constructed in 1935 and has been used by generations of Forest Service employees working in the surrounding back country. The guard station provides a great base camp for hikers, hunters, bicyclists and horseback riders, as well as off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Recreation Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing and exploring off-road vehicle trails. The Fremont OHV Trail can easily be accessed from the guard station. Mount Dutton is well-known for its trophy game animals. Facilities Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing and exploring off-road vehicle trails. The Fremont OHV Trail can easily be accessed from the guard station. Mount Dutton is well-known for its trophy game animals. Natural Features The remote cabin sits on Mount Dutton at the edge of a beautiful meadow with scenic views. A forest of aspens and spruce trees surrounds the broad meadow. Average summer temperatures range from 74 degrees in the daytime, to 42 degrees at night. September temperatures range from 68 to 37 degrees and October temperatures range from 57 to 27 degrees. Additional Info: This is a single rustic cabin rental (not traditional tent/RV sites) that sleeps up to 6 people with bunk beds and a futon. No potable water or garbage service available; pack-in/pack-out required. High-clearance vehicle needed on rough Forest Roads 125/126. Vault toilet, picnic table, and campfire ring provided. Pets not allowed inside cabin. Online reservations June-October via Recreation.gov; winter via ranger district.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

30 feet

Contact

• 435-676-9300
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/dixie/recreation/jones-corral-guard-station

Location

38.071092, -112.167978