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Cub River Guard Station

CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
Cub River Guard Station
CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
Cub River Guard Station
Cub River Guard Station

About Cub River Guard Station

Cub River Guard Station was established in 1907, and the first cabin was built in 1909 about a mile from the current site. This cabin was short-lived, and a second structure was built in 1922 and used until 1934. A third structure occupied this area after that until it burned down in 1957. The current cabin was built 2 years later. The cabin is open year-round and can be accessed by car in warmer months. Guests must snowmobile to the cabin on groomed trails in the winter. Many modern conveniences are provided at the guard station, but some are seasonal and not guaranteed, so guests should be prepared to bring much of their own equipment and supplies.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jan 1 to May 15

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

Site
Price
🏠 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
75 guests
$60.00
/ per night

Reviews (24)

What Guests Are Saying

Cub River Guard Station offers a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience, with plenty of outdoor activities and a relaxing riverside location. However, there are concerns about the lack of firewood and ongoing issues with the hot water heater, along with cleanliness that could be improved. Overall, guests appreciate the beauty of the site and express a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.3
24 reviews
5
54.2%
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4
29.2%
7
3
12.5%
3
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4.2%
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Kevin C

Verified

November 7, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION

5

This was such a fun experience! Thank you!

Dallin M

Verified

October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION

5

The cub river station is a gem. It's comfortable and has a lot of outside fun. Being next to the river was very relaxing, and there is space for plenty of people.

Barbara P

Verified

July 7, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION

4

We love this campsite. This year though they did not bring in firewood like they have always done in the past and they still refuse to fix the hot water heater so that we can have hot showers. I worked to see that this site was cleaned before my family came in. People leave old icky foam pads there which I bagged up and took to a garbage place. I mopped and washed out the vaulted toilet. I wish that the powers that be could check things out before a new group arrives though to make sure that they clean reasonably well.

Julie F

Verified

May 27, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION

5

Beautiful place! We’ll be back

Josh T

Verified

March 15, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION

5

Great place to stay.

Lane C

Verified

January 9, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION

4

A good time as always. Plenty of wood (bring your own splitting maul), and more snow than expected but the shovel was the and in good condition. I like this station and will continue to visit, but continue to be disappointed with basics, such as only a couple working propane lights. I've learned to bring my own mantles but forgot this time. I'm also used to cleaning up other people's mess, sweeping the place always yeilds far more debris than we bring in; no change this trip. Leave it better than you found it! The new bunkhouse is a nice 3 season addition, but a simple heat source would be great for an upgraded winter experience.

Julie F

Verified

May 29, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION

4

We had a fabulous time! Even though the grounds got flooded out, we made the best of it! No control on Mother Nature! We have always had a fabulous experience! Thank you!

Abbey M

Verified

February 14, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION

3

We went during the end of October, and there was little snow. The road was paved the whole way, which made it easy to get to, and it was a very large guard station! I can see this being great for large groups during the summer with the basketball court, grills, and volleyball net. It was pretty cold, and we could not get the propane heater working, so we set our beds up next to the wood burning stove all night, which kept us pretty toasty.

Joel J

Verified

January 28, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION

3

We took a group of teenagers snow showing and had a nights stay at the cabin. We had a great experience.

The front room stays warm with the wood stove and wood provided. We couldn’t get the propane heater to work.

James B

Verified

January 16, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION

4

The cabin was fairly neat and clean, and finding it was easy with the sign after the cattle guard. The gate was stuck in snow half open and it was sometimes interesting getting a snowmobile through, and turning around was sometimes troublesome, but quite doable. There were mantels on all of the gas lamps, and a couple spares. The wood shed was full of large rounds, bringing an axe is a good idea. The gas wall heater had a broken thermocouple and wouldn't turn on, and the damper knob on the wood stove wasn't working right, but it warmed it up fine. If you tack a tarp to separate the living and dining room from the bedrooms, the temperature is quite nice. The gas stovetop worked fine, but the oven didn't quite want to light. Aside from heater issues, it's quite cozy and nice, and the view is incredible. The table works great for board games, and there is plenty of seating.

Location Cub River Guard Station

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

Latitude & Longitude: 42.1392 / -111.675

Elevation: 1663 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Please call the district office at (208) 847-0375 four days prior to arrival to confirm the security combination

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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.

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Water is not guaranteed; it may be available for showering and inside toilet use from approximately June 1 to Sept. 15; before and after this timeframe, please plan to bring drinking water

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No wheeled vehicles (including ATVs) are allowed on groomed trails from Dec. 15 to April 15; winter access to the cabin is via snowmobile only

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Basketball court with cement pad is available on-site

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Covered 20x20 dining pavilion is available on-site

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Firewood may be provided and must be chopped.

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Please leave the cabin clean for the next occupant

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This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility

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Idaho State license and registration is required for ATVs on all roads in Franklin County, Idaho; Cub River Road is a county road

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Click here for more information about Caribou-Targhee National Forest

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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.

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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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