Cowpuncher Guard Station
The Cowpuncher Guard Station location is in Escalante, Utah
84726. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Cowpuncher Guard Station facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
P.O Box 246
Escalante
Utah
84726
Phone number
435-826-5499
Email
ccalbaum@fs.fed.us
Campground information Escalante, Utah
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. Horses may be kept in a corral just down the road. 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.
Facilities
The cabin is comfortably furnished with bunk beds and one full size bed, table and chairs, wood cook stove, propane stovetop, kitchen sink with cold running water (summer and early fall), battery operated lanterns, pots and pans, dishes and utensils. A covered porch extends the space outside with a picnic table and fire ring below. A vault toilet is located 150 ft. from the cabin and firewood is provided.
Natural Features
Cowpuncher sits in a secluded meadow surrounded by pine and aspen groves next to a small trout stream. The elevation at the cabin is 8,000 feet and the adjacent pine and aspen covered slopes quickly rise up to 8,900 feet. Summer days are warm and nights are cool.
Nearby Attractions
Cowpuncher offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding area. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look. Sightseeing along Road 153, Hells Backbone Road, and Utah Highway 12, a National All American Highway, are very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions About P.O Box 246 Escalante, UT
How do I make a reservation with Cowpuncher Guard Station?
To make reservations at Cowpuncher Guard Station, you can call the office at 435-826-5499.
Site type is Cabin non-electric.
Where is Cowpuncher Guard Station located?
The Cowpuncher Guard Station is located at P.O Box 246 in Escalante,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Cowpuncher Guard Station have tent or RV camping?
Cowpuncher Guard Station offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 435-826-5499 to make sure things haven’t changed.