Clear Creek Guard Station
CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION
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CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

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About Clear Creek Guard Station

Clear Creek Guard Station is located 20 mi 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 mi from Crow Creek and 10 mi 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.

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

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001, Loop: CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

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  • 15 guests

Site Details

Up to 15 guests
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Surface: Gravel
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Reviews (19)

What Guests Are Saying

Guests experienced difficulty obtaining the code for the combination lock, resulting in having to enter the cabin through the front window throughout their stay. Attempts to resolve the issue at the ranger station were unsuccessful due to its closure. Despite this inconvenience, the overall quality of the site was appreciated.

Review Summary

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Kermit R

Verified

November 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

4

I was happy to see that my concerns from last year were addressed. There were only a few flies which we eliminated. Only caught one mouse and the wood stove no longer emitted smoke through cracked welds. We found the floor had been swept clean and the wood supply had been refreshed. There was a new first aid kit and the fire extinguisher appeared to have been serviced. We do plan to rent the cabin for next years hunting season.

Kermit R

Verified

November 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

4

Arrived as scheduled and caught 10 mice in traps that we provided. Suggest you add mouse traps that facility users should bring along.
The heating stove leaks smoke into the room. It should be replaced or repaired. The smoke comes from cracks in the body of the stove.
A mop would be handy to deal with the mud.
The wood supply was ample although it appears casual hunters are borrowing some of the wood.
There were a couple hundred dead flies on the floor. Much less that last years hunting trip.
In all we enjoyed the use of the cabin and plan to use it again next hunting season.

Kermit R

Verified

November 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

4

Arrived as scheduled and caught 10 mice in traps that we provided. Suggest you add mouse traps that facility users should bring along.
The heating stove leaks smoke into the room. It should be replaced or repaired. The smoke comes from cracks in the body of the stove.
A mop would be handy to deal with the mud.
The wood supply was ample although it appears casual hunters are borrowing some of the wood.
There were a couple hundred dead flies on the floor. Much less that last years hunting trip.
In all we enjoyed the use of the cabin and plan to use it again next hunting season.

Dallin P

Verified

September 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

5

Clear Creek Cabin far exceeded our expectations. We just used the main cabin but it was nice and clean. The area was beautiful and provided much need chill and relaxation. The only suggestion I had was people must steal the axes to cut wood so take your own ax. I highly recommend it unless you want a Marriott.

Dallin P

Verified

September 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

5

Clear Creek Cabin far exceeded our expectations. We just used the main cabin but it was nice and clean. The area was beautiful and provided much need chill and relaxation. The only suggestion I had was people must steal the axes to cut wood so take your own ax. I highly recommend it unless you want a Marriott.

Matthew Z

Verified

August 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

5

Great cabin, as described. It takes a fairly long drive over a gravel road to get to the cabin, but you get plenty of space and privacy once you arrive.

Matthew Z

Verified

August 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

5

Great cabin, as described. It takes a fairly long drive over a gravel road to get to the cabin, but you get plenty of space and privacy once you arrive.

Danny H

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

5

Relaxing and quiet place

Danny H

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CLEAR CREEK GUARD STATION

5

Relaxing and quiet place

Location & Directions for Clear Creek Guard Station

322 N 4 Th Street, Montpelier, ID 83254 United States

Elevation: 2,107 ft

Getting There

From Montpelier, take Highway 89 east for 7 mi. At the Montpelier Reservoir (Crow Creek Road)/ Forest Road 111, turn north and travel 13 mi to the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office.<br /><br />

From Afton, Wyom...

Nearest town

Montpelier, ID - 23 mi

About 57 min to downtown

Highway access

Clear Creek Guard Station is accessible via Highway 89, which connects Montpelier to Afton, Wyoming. From Montpelier, Highway 89 leads east towards the guard station, while from Afton, it connects to County Road 142 and then onto Crow Creek Road.

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
  • Please leave the cabin clean for the next occupant
  • This is a pack-it-in/pack-it-out facility
  • Guests should be aware that there is a 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: October 20, 2026

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