No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Mt Terrill Guard Station continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 43 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026): 14 open for online reservation · 29 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 11 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 13 of 30 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Mt Terrill Guard Station | 14 |
This site currently has 14 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 29; the first open weekend starts Oct 30. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 2 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 14 at site Mt Terrill Guard Station.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Terrill Guard Station | Not recorded | None | 14 | 6 nights | Sep 29, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 +2 more |
About Mt Terrill Guard Station
Overview
Mt Terrill Guard Station is located on the Fishlake National Forest in Central Utah about 30 miles southeast of Salina. The cabin sits at near the top of the paved Seven Mile-Gooseberry road #640 between Salina and Fish Lake. The guard station provides a great base camp for recreation activities such as relaxing, OHV riding, wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, wildflower viewing, and fishing.
Recreation
Johnson Reservoir is 7 miles with Fish Lake being 15 miles south of Mt Terrill. Fishing, food services, boat rentals, and supplies are available at Fish Lake. North of Mt Terrill are small fishing ponds such as Gates Lake, Salina Reservoir, Farnsworth Reservoir, and Cold Springs.
Wildflower and wildlife viewing are fun activities. OHV riding, equestrian, biking, and hiking opportunities are available in the area. Big game hunting for elk and deer is also a popular activity.
Facilities
The rustic Mt. Terrill Guard Station is a two room cabin with a kitchen and bedroom. The site can accommodate a maximum of 50 people, but there is only one queen bed and two sets of bunk beds for a capacity of 6 people sleeping inside the building. No linins, bedding, or pillows are provided. RV’s and tents are allowed outside.
The cabin is equipped with a kitchen table and chairs, a wood stove, a propane range, propane heater, countertop, couch and chair. There is no water available on site. Guests are encouraged to bring dishes, utensils, cooking pans, towels, water and soap. No key or combination is required for entry.
A vault toilet is located adjacent to the cabin, plus a fire circle, benches, and a picnic table. Some battery operated lighting may be available in the cabin. Bring your own battery operated lights.
No pets are allowed in the Guard Station.
No smoking allowed in the Guard Station
No garbage service is available; pack-out all you pack-in.
No shooting within 150 yards of the facility.
Guests are required to keep the facility clean during their stay. Maid service is not available. Leave the facility cleaner than you found it.
Reservation ends at 11:00 AM and the facility needs to be clean and ready for the next group. Yor reservation begins at 2:00 PM, please do not arrive early.
Mt Terrill is located about 30 miles southeast of Salina Utah. From Salina travel about 7 miles east on Interstate 70 to the Gooseberry exit #63. Go south on the two-lane paved Gooseberry road #640 for about 22 miles to the Mt Terrill Guard Station on the right. From Fish Lake travel 8 miles on SR25 to Johnson reservoir, then turn left onto the paved Gooseberry road #640 for about 7 miles to the Mt Terrill Guard Station.
Natural Features
Mt Terrill Guard Station is located on a high elevation meadow near a grove of conifer trees at an elevation of 9,800 feet. Wildflowers fill the meadow in July and wildlife such as deer and elk are often seen. Summer days are warm and nights are quite cool.
Mt Terrill rises to an elevation of 11,547 feet and can be seen to the east of the guard station. Lost Creek reservoir is west of the building and does not have fish.
Due to the guard station’s high elevation, guests should be prepared for all types of weather.
Getting there
From Salina Utah travel 7 miles east on Interstate 70 to the Gooseberry Exit #63. Go south on the two-lane paved Gooseberry road #640 for about 22 miles to the Mt Terrill Guard Station. The gravel access road is west of the paved road and is about a quarter mile to the cabin. From Fish Lake travel 8 miles on SR25 to Johnson reservoir, then turn left onto the paved Gooseberry road #640 for about 7 miles to the Mt Terrill Guard Station.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Mt Terrill Guard Station?
Reservations for Mt Terrill Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 14 of 43 tracked site-nights are currently open (32.6%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Mt Terrill Guard Station?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 18 at site Mt Terrill Guard Station. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Mt Terrill Guard Station?
October 2026, with 13 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Mt Terrill Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 29 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 30. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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