Clear Creek Guard Station

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Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Caribou-Targhee National Forest Fees: For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov Season: Year round Reservations: Reservations can be made at recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777. Reservations must be made at least 1 day in advance. Overview Clear Creek Guard Station is located 20 miles northeast of Montpelier, Idaho. Not much is known about the history of this guard station site, but it's believed to have been an administrative site since 1910. Several different buildings have either been built or relocated to this site since then. The current A-frame cabin was built by the Young Adult Conservation Corps in 1980. The cabin is accessible by car when there is no snow. Guests should be prepared to snowmobile in winter, and they are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. The snowmobile trip is about 5 miles from Crow Creek and 10 miles from Montpelier Reservoir. The cabin provides some basic comforts, but guests will need to bring some of their own supplies and gear to make their stay comfortable. Recreation This area offers myriad recreational opportunities. Nearby trails attract mountain… Getting there: From Montpelier, take Highway 89 east for 7 miles. At the Montpelier Reservoir (Crow Creek Road)/ Forest Road 111, turn north and travel 13 miles to the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office. From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 south and turn right on WY 236 North. Drive for 2.6 miles and continue on to County Road 142/Fairview North Road. In less than a mile, turn left onto County Road 141/Crow Creek Road. Follow this road for 16.5 miles. The guard station is… Rules: Capacity: 15 people Phone: 208-847-0375 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234263 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: US Forest Service