Spend The Night In An Authentic 1970s Railroad Caboose On The Edge Of Utah’s Fishlake National Forest
By Courtnie Erickson|Published October 25, 2022
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
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Sometimes you just need to get away. On the edge of Fishlake National Forest is a getaway unlike many others in the state of Utah. Here, you can spend the night in an authentic 1970s Union Pacific Caboose. Whether you love trains, you enjoy this area of the state, or you just want someplace new to explore, this Airbnb may be exactly what you are searching for.
On the edge of Fishlake National Forest and near the small town of Marysvale is the famous Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort. This resort is near all types of incredible outdoor opportunities like access to 2,000 miles of ATV trails, river rafting, ziplining, and more.
Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort is home to Caboose Village, where there are approximately a dozen train cars that have been converted into beautiful places to stay the night. One of these is a 1970s Union Pacific Caboose and it certainly is not going to leave you disappointed.
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This caboose ran along the Southern Pacific Railroad for several years until it retired. Unfortunately, it caught fire in the train yard in the 1990s, but since then, much work has been done to bring this train car back to life.
This caboose is the perfect couple’s getaway location or a solo trip destination. There is one bed in the train car and it comfortably sleeps two guests.
This caboose has everything you need for a pleasant stay including your own private bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and separate shower. With such cozy accommodations, it is hard to believe you are even in a train car!
One favorite area of this renovated caboose is its outdoor space. A private deck overlooks the Sevier River and is the perfect place to enjoy an early morning or even stare at the night sky.
Whether you need a place to rest your head after a day filled with outdoor activities or you simply want a relaxing getaway without any large crowds, this vacation rental may just be the solution.
For more information on this Airbnb, check out its online listing.
Have you ever been to Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort? If so, what did you enjoy most about your stay? Did you stay in a train car? Let us know in the comments!
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