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Podunk Guard Station

Dixie National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundZion / SpringdaleUtah⭐ 4.5 (22)
Podunk Guard Station
🟢 1 open window as of Oct 8 — soonest Fri Oct 16–Sun Oct 18
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
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💡 In short

Podunk Guard Station in Utah has 1 open booking window on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 16–Sun Oct 18. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 182 nights🗓 weekend🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #001
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 6 openings at Podunk Guard Station over the last 30 days, on 6 separate days, most of them for stays 2–16 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~409 mi from LA💵 $30/nightCabin Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★★22 ratings
5★15
4★4
3★3
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.2/4
AT&T0.0/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Podunk Guard Station FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Podunk Guard Station?

Podunk Guard Station in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Podunk Guard Station?

Campsite fees at Podunk Guard Station run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Podunk Guard Station when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Podunk Guard Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Podunk Guard Station?

CampSage's scans caught 6 openings at Podunk Guard Station over the last 30 days, on 6 separate days, most of them for stays 2–16 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Podunk Guard Station a good campground?

Podunk Guard Station holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 22 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Podunk Guard Station?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Podunk Guard Station, Verizon rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 5 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Podunk Guard Station located?

Podunk Guard Station is located in Zion / Springdale, Utah. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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