Openings · last 7 days
5
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234531
When Podunk Guard Station reopens
Podunk Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 30 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026): 9 open for online reservation · 16 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 4 closed.
Where the open windows are
70% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 9 of 30 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 17, 2026Not open online70%
Open site-nights9 / 30
Reserved (of online inventory)16 / 25
Weekday openings5
Weekend openings4
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 5 fall on weekdays and 4 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 6 of 13 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 |
|---|---|
| 001 | 9 |
This site currently has 9 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
9 open site-nights across 1 site at Podunk Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 5, Oct 7, Oct 10 |
About Podunk Guard Station
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
Recreational opportunities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, off-roading and fishing. The Paunsaugunt, Fremont and Great Western OHV Trail Systems can be accessed easily from the guard station.
Facilities
The two-room cabin can sleep six people on two, twin-size bunk beds located in the bedroom, and a double-size futon in the living room. No linens or bedding are provided.
The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook top range and oven, a table and chairs. No pots, pans, dishes or utensils are available. Guests must bring their own cooking and eating euipment. A wood stove is provided for heat, firewood is not guaranteed. The cabin has seasonal water running water in the kitchen sink only (when temperatures are freezing the water will be turned off).
A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are located outside.
Natural Features
The cabin sits in a narrow mountain valley just above the meandering East Fork Sevier River. The meadow is surrounded by mature spruce trees, and grasses and willow thickets line the riverbanks.
Average summer temperatures range from 74 degrees during the day to 42 degrees at night. September temperatures range from 68 to 37 degrees; October temperatures range from 57 to 27 degrees.
Nearby Attractions
Tropic Reservoir is 8.5 miles north of the cabin. Boating, canoeing and fishing are popular activities. Anglers fish for brook, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is located on the west side of the reservoir.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups1 shadedSpringsMax party 6
Getting there
From Panguitch, turn onto State Highway 89 and travel 7 miles to State Highway 12. Drive 8 miles on Highway 12 to East Fork Road/Forest Road 30087. The sign at this junction will say, "Tropic Reservoir - 8 miles." Travel south on this well-maintained, two-lane dirt road for 16 miles. Podunk Guard Station will be on the east side of the road. From Bryce Canyon National Park, travel on Highway 12 for 5 miles to East Fork Road/Forest Road 30087. The sign at this junction will say, "Tropic Reservoir - 8 miles." Travel along this well-maintained, two-lane dirt road for 16 miles. Podunk Guard Station will be on the east side of the road.
225 E Center St, Panguitch, UT 84759
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234531 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234531 · Podunk Guard Station · Panguitch UT10 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Podunk Guard Station?
Reservations for Podunk Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 9 of 30 tracked site-nights are currently open (30%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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.
How often do new openings appear at Podunk Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings at Podunk Guard Station in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 5 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Podunk Guard Station?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 23 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Podunk Guard Station fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Podunk Guard Station?
September 2026, with 6 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.
When is the next open date at Podunk Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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