Caribou Mountain Guard Station

CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION
CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION
CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION
CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION
CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

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Parking Parking
Fire Pit Fire Pit

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1 total site

Cabins

1 site

About Caribou Mountain Guard Station

Caribou Mountain and the National Forest are named after a man known as "Cariboo Jack," who discovered gold in this area in 1870. He was an adventurous man who became a local legend. Today, the guard station on Caribou Mountain is a haven for adventurers who enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The guard station can be accessed by car during the warmer months, but only snowmobiles or skis can be used in winter. Guests should be prepared to make the 6-mile trek with all the gear and supplies they need to make their stay comfortable.

Number of accommodations: 1

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

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001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

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Site Details

Up to 15 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
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Reviews (13)

What Guests Are Saying

Caribou Mountain Guard Station offers a beautiful drive and spacious cabin in good repair, with excellent access to 4-wheeling trails. However, summer visitors should be cautious of severe mosquito infestations that can hinder outdoor enjoyment. Some guests noted a lack of cookware and bedding, which may detract from the experience.

Review Summary

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Andy J

Verified

December 30, 2019 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

2

Really pretty spot. The Gas heater went out on us during the night and so we left early morning the next day when the cabin was a whopping 39 degrees inside. Wish there was a wood fireplace inside.

Benjamin C

Verified

March 2, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

5

Clean, well taken care of. Had a great time.

Mike J

Verified

July 7, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

2

MOSQUITO WARNING!! While the cabin itself was quite nice and cozy, and the area is gorgeous, our group encountered by far the most mosquitos any of us had ever experienced in our lives. I feel I need to add that while we are not rugged survivalists, all of us have been campers (nearly solely tent campers) for most of our lives. This includes areas of wilderness across numerous states, at different times of the year. In addition, my sister and brother in law lived for several years in an area of south Texas known for a high concentration of mosquitos. None of us were new to the experience of dealing with these pests. In our group we had three different varieties of mosquito repellent as well as several citronella candles. However, EVERY time we left the cabin we were SWARMED with mosquitos. We scrapped a planned evening around the fire, as even a lit fire did not diminish the number. Thankfully the cabin itself accommodated us well, as we tried to leave it as little as possible during our trip. Packing/Unpacking was particularly terrible as there was no escape. Each of us ran to and from our cars to avoid being repeatedly bitten. Also, as we all drove home, a handful of mosquitos happened to sneak into our cars and were biting us during our drives home. Personally I stopped counting bites on myself after the number exceeded 50. This was over a one night period, with repeated applications of different repellants, and while trying to actively AVOID being outside. Without exaggeration, we experienced exponentially more mosquitos than any of us ever had. While perhaps we just had unfortunate timing, be aware of a possibly different trip than you may have planned for.

ronald p

Verified

October 9, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

5

We really liked it it was very nice and very clean

Kiffin H

Verified

February 1, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

5

Great Cabin! Very clean and the heater warmed it up great. Its in the same parking lot as the warming hut and the bathroom. It was 6.5 miles to ski in from the Wayan entrance. The heater thermostat does have a very touchy on/off button. The screws in the wall are all around the thermostat to hang your clothes on and if you bump the thermostat even a little it turns off. Other than that it was a great little vacation!

Harry H

Verified

February 13, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

5

Good trip.

Brian P

Verified

March 20, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

4

Had a good time we’ve rented forest service cabins before but not this particular one snowmobile in and then realize the bunkbeds come with no mattresses make sure to pack your own mattresses

Gena H

Verified

November 29, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

5

I love this little cabin. Everything worked fine. Thank you. Gena Howald

matthew w

Verified

September 19, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

5

We had a little hiccup finding the cabin but once we did it was great. There are many trails (dirt bike) that are accessible easily from the cabin and I did my best to ride them all. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Although the pilot light was out on the heater it was warm enough not to need it. Very unique spot watching the sheep come through. Will be happy to go back.

Sheldon C

Verified

December 7, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARIBOU MOUNTAIN GUARD STATION

2

The code wouldn't work, tried for an hour, over and over again. Finally the lock opened and it wasn't even on the right code. Then the heater wouldn't light. Tried over and over again to light the pilot, we were about to cancel our hunting trip and head home. I have some HVAC experience and got my tools out, found that the pilot was clogged. Managed to get it cleared after another hour of work. Finally got some heat. We love hunting from the cabin, but it needs some updates. The windows might as well be open they let in so much cold air. If you're sleeping near a window you will be cold. Not worth the cost until some updates are completed.

Location Caribou Mountain Guard Station

Address:
322 N. 4th St.
Montpelier, ID, 83254
United States

Elevation: 1961 feet

Distance to downtown

81 mi drive to downtown Montpelier (about 1 hr 41 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Please call the district office at (208) 847-0375 four days prior to arrival to confirm the security combination
  • Snow conditions can often affect cabin accessibility in the fall, winter and spring. Please call the Montpelier Ranger District Office to check snow conditions before reserving this cabin from November through June.
  • No water is available at the cabin
  • Lighting instructions are posted in the cabin; please read and follow them carefully before lighting any appliances
  • Please leave the cabin clean for the next occupant
  • This is a pack-it-in/pack-it-out facility
  • Guests should be aware of the risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more
  • Click here for more information about Caribou-Targhee National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the guard station. Pets must be on a leash at all times when on the guard station site. Clean up all pet waste before checking out of the facility

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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