Scaler Guard Station

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Bridger-Teton National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Bridger-Teton National Forest Fees: $60/group size of 6 Status: none Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or online at www.recreation.gov Overview Historic Scaler Guard Station, located 78 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming, provides an excellent hideaway for cabin camping enthusiasts. The cabin allows pets and horses. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails are in the vicinity. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the former ranger guard station dates back to 1937. Recreation The nearby Absaroka Ridge Trailhead leads hikers and horseback riders along Fontenelle Creek, and provides access into Pomeroy Basin. This trail also attracts big game hunters. Other trails throughout the LaBarge Creek area are ideal for mountain bikers and horse travel. Facilities The three-room guard station is a traditional 1930s-era forest cabin that sleeps six guests on three bunkbeds with mattresses. A picnic table and campfire ring are located outside in front of the cabin. There is no running water available at this cabin .… Getting there: From Kemmerer, WY, follow US-189 north to the junction of La Barge Road, about a mile south of the town of La Barge. Turn left on La Barge Road and drive 25 miles to the forest boundary. If coming from Big Piney, WY go south on US-189 then turn right about a mile south of the town of LaBarge onto LaBarge Rd. (The first 11 miles of this road are paved.) Continue on La Barge Road/Forest Road 10138 for about 4 more miles to the Scaler Guard Station Road/Forest Road 10013 junction and turn left.… Phone: 307-877-4415 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234580 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov