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Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Egan Basin Guard Station is a rustic retreat in the Montpelier Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southeastern Idaho, near the Utah border. The Montpelier area is known for its abundance of year-round recreational opportunities. The guard station is accessible by SUV/4 wheel drive during warmer weather. Snow conditions may exist in the Fall and spring. The cabin is used as a warming hut during the winter months and is not reservable (December 1 to April 30). The cabin provides few amenities, so guests should be prepared to haul most of the gear and supplies they'll need to make their stay comfortable. Recreation Guests can enjoy nearby trails for hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicles ( Idaho OHV safety message ). Winter sports include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Anglers can fish in nearby Beaver Creek. Hunting areas are located… Getting there: Egan Basin Guard Station is located 31 miles southwest of Montpelier, Idaho. Follow Highway 89 south 17 miles to St. Charles. Turn west on 200 North. Continue west 1.5 miles to Forest Road 411 (Green Canyon) and follow 411 west/southwest to Forest Road 415. At this intersection, follow the signs west 5 miles to the guard station sign, turn south for 1/4 mile to the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office. Phone: 208-847-0375 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234251 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov, US Forest Service
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