Colton Guard Station

The Colton Guard Station is located in the Colton Hollow area, approximately 5 miles west of Highway 191, near Vernal, Utah. The guard station was built in 1933 and served as the summer residence for Forest rangers who patrolled the Ashley National Forest on horseback prior to the age of modern vehicles. During the warm season (June to September), the cabin has running water, a flush toilet, and a shower. The kitchen has all basic amenities including sink, propane stove/oven, refrigerator, table, and four chairs, and there is a basic assortment of pots, pans, dishes, and utensils, but bringing your own supplies is always a good idea. There is a combination grill and fire ring located outside as well, and the cabin has a wood-burning stove as a heat source. During the cold season (September to June) most amenities are shut off. There is no water, no indoor toilet, no shower, and no (working) refrigerator. The only operable amenities are an outdoor vault toilet, propane cook stove, and wood-burning stove for heat. The cabin has one bunk bed (2 twin-size) and one futon (double) in the cabin that will sleep four people, but no linens are provided. The maximum capacity of overnight visitors inside the cabin is four people, but eight more people can camp outsite.