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Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Egan Basin Guard Station. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Egan Basin Guard Station, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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There are 1 campsites at Egan Basin Guard Station and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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Egan Basin Guard Station is located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, featuring forested terrain with rolling hills. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Bear Lake and Minnetonka Cave, offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.

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Caribou-Targhee National Forest

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 car during warmer weather. Winter guests must be prepared to snowmobile to the cabin in snowy weather, and are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. 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 nearby.

Natural Features

Egan Basin Guard Station is situated in an open meadow surrounded by mixed conifers and aspens. Wildflowers dot the landscape in the summer. The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,500 feet surrounded by the limestone and dolomite peaks of the Bear River Mountains. Large populations of deer, elk and moose inhabit this rugged backcountry. Pikas and marmots make their home here as well. Beavers are often spotted in the mountain streams.

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Egan Basin Guard Station is located in Idaho

Directions

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.

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322 N 4TH ST
Montpelier, ID 83254

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42.0536111 N
111.5708333 W

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Madeline G.

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Reviewed Jul. 28, 2018

Peaceful, Remote and Beautiful

For $30 a night this camping site is a real deal! The site is well maintained, and the A-frame cabin on the site was perfect for our family of 5. The cabin and campsite has no electricity and no water, so you need to pack it all in. Its nice to have a chance to get away from technology and enjoy the outdoors. It is about an hour + to get somewhere where you can get water or other supplies, so you will need to plan accordingly.

Pros: remote, peaceful, quiet. Some nice trails nearby for hiking and mountain biking and ATVs. Also there is a stream that runs along the road to the cabin that is available for fishing. Also, although there are other campsites along the road to the guard station, once at the cabin (about 1/4 off the main forest road), you don't even know there are other people around.

Cons: When we were there LOTS of mosquitos, the forest service road to the guard station gate is a little rough in some places. For those without AWD or 4WD might have a hard time in places.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to get a campsite at Egan Basin Guard Station?
Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Egan Basin Guard Station. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Egan Basin Guard Station, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts
Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Egan Basin Guard Station?
There are 1 campsites at Egan Basin Guard Station and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts