Proposal for rental of historic cabins is approved

Proposal for rental of historic cabins is approved

By Claire Hubbard

Two cabins located up Logan Canyon, which were previously used by the U.S. Forest Service officials, were approved for public rental on March 13.  Officials expect to make an announcement to the public of this approval in the next couple weeks.

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest proposed the idea in mid-November and is pleased to finally receive approval.

“Even with declined budgets, we are always looking for a way to provide new recreational opportunities,” said Charles Rosier, the recreation and cabin rental program coordinator for the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

The two cabins, Card Guard Station and Tony Grove Ranger Station, are anticipated for rental starting this summer.

“Hopefully we will have reservations available beginning in July for Card Guard,” Rosier said. “Tony Grove will likely be available for reservations later this year or spring of 2015.”

There are still renovations to be done on both cabins prior to being opened to the public.

“Card Guard still needs a new hot water heater and possibly some re-wiring,” said Ron Garrison, the facility manager of the Logan Ranger District. “Tony needs the chimney flue cleared of bricks and mortar. Some cleaning and removing of items needs to be done also.”

The proposed rental prices for the cabins are $124 per night for Card Guard Station and $85 per night for Tony Grove Ranger Station, according to Rosier.

Card Guard Station can accommodate up to 10 people and has running water, a flush toilet, a shower, electricity and modern appliances. It is also accessible to trailers.

Tony Grove Ranger Station can accommodate up to four people and has a pit toilet, running water (summer only) and propane heat. It is not accessible to trailers, but there is additional space for camping.

According to Rosier, the cabins were originally used by rangers and their families managing the National Forest. Since travel was usually by horseback, ranger stations were placed throughout the National Forest to put rangers close to the area they were responsible for.

“This cabin rental program provides people the unique recreational experience of staying in a historic Forest Service cabin while providing funds for the ongoing maintenance and renovation of these historic buildings,” Rosier said. “It’s a win-win situation.”