Cowpuncher Cabin
Cowpuncher Cabin
Cowpuncher Cabin is a historic Forest Service rental cabin at 8,000 feet in Dixie National Forest, 20 miles northeast of Escalante, offering comfortable lodging with bunk beds, wood stove, and propane cooking for $45/night (May 30-November 30 season).
The cabin sits beside Pine Creek in a secluded meadow and serves as an excellent base for fishing, hiking the Great Western Trail, and mountain biking, with access via the scenic Hells Backbone Road; winter access (December-April) requires snowmobiles or skis for the final 5.
5 miles. Reservations operate on a 6-month rolling basis through Recreation. gov with a 2-night minimum and 7-night maximum consecutive stay limit.
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