Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251565
When Blacksmith Fork Guard Station reopens
Blacksmith Fork Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
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 · Nov 7, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 178 tracked site-nights (Nov 7, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 168 open for online reservation · 10 reserved.
Where the open windows are
5.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 168 of 178 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 7, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online5.6%
Open site-nights168 / 178
Reserved (of online inventory)10 / 178
Weekday openings97
Weekend openings71
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 97 fall on weekdays and 71 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027March holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Blacksmith Fk GS | 168 |
This site currently has 168 site-nights available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Nov 7. That is about 5 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Nov 7 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Nov 7 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
168 open site-nights across 1 site at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 4 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 7 at site Blacksmith Fk GS.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith Fk GS | 30 ft | None | 168 | 72 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +156 more |
About Blacksmith Fork Guard Station
Overview
Blacksmith Fork Guard Station is located in the Cache National Forest, approximately 11 miles east of Hyrum, in northern Utah. The Guard Station was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 as part of the New Deal Program. Early Forest Service stations were typically spaced a "days ride by horseback" from each other. The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests has decided to rent the cabin to the public so visitors can enjoy a rustic experience similar to that of early Forest Rangers and their families.
Recreation
A variety of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. The cabin is less than one mile from the Richards Hollow Trailhead and Friendship Campground.
Facilities
The Guard Station complex can sleep 5 people inside the cabin and no more than 4 tents outside. There is also room for a small travel trailer in the driveway. No vehicles are permitted on the grass.
Natural Features
The small green and white cabin sits on the bank of the Left Hand Fork of the Blacksmith Fork River at an elevation of 5,400 feet. It is surrounded by box elder and oak trees with the steep canyon wall behind the cabin covered in Douglas fir trees.
Nearby Attractions
Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area is approximately 5-miles southeast along the main fork of the Blacksmith Fork River and State Route 101.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 5
Getting there
From Logan, Utah, drive south on US 89 for approximately 1 mile then merge left onto State Route 165. Travel south for about 5.8 miles then turn left onto State Route 101 and follow it east up Blacksmith Fork Canyon for approximately 9 miles. Turn left into Left Hand Fork Canyon and travel approximately 3 miles on the improved gravel road to the Guard Station.
1500 E Highway 89, Logan, UT 84321435-755-3620
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHunting
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251565 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-251565 · Blacksmith Fork Guard Station · Logan UT10 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
Reservations for Blacksmith Fork Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 168 of 178 tracked site-nights are open (94.4%), though availability can change. 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 12 at site Blacksmith Fk GS. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Blacksmith Fork 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 Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
March 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Blacksmith Fork Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Blacksmith Fork Guard Station begins Nov 7 — about 5 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Nov 7.
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