About Cub River Guard Station
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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.
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
Alexander L
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
The cabin is pretty fun in winter, propane lights and stove work great. The propane heater hasn't worked in years and the oven doesn't work; wood stove heats the place pretty good unless it's very cold outside. There is plenty of firewood left but nothing to split the large logs with so be sure to bring an axe or maul. There's no padding provided on the beds and no kitchen supplies so bring everything you need. Excellent drinking water from the nearby stream, needs filtered or boiled.
Dallin P
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
W’ve stayed in 3 Forest Service Cabins and always enjoyed them. This had so much to over with the huge yard and amenities. It was nice and clean. If I have a suggestion it would be to put a mop and bucket up there. Thanks
Troy F
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
Excellent camping experience.
Rosendo N
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
The Cub river guard station cabin. Is the so family friendly for adults as for kids. It is nothing but good Tim's awY fromm traffic and dust. I wish I could get it at least 3 times a year. Best choice in idaho.
Joel J
VerifiedMarch 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
Easy to get to, we hiked in over the snow. It was good for our group of young men. We spent the morning snowshoeing on the trail across the road from the cabin.
The cabin was clean and tidy. Thanks.
jeremy j
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
Bring everything you need to survive.. everything!
Jay B
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
This was a fun place to stay. The bedrooms are pretty cold in the winter. But the living room stayed warm with the propane furnace and wood stove. We skied along the road and found some good hills to sled on. The only concerns were that it would have been nice to have some instructions on where to turn on the propane, and that the CO detector went off a few times. Seems like it would be a really fun place for a big group in the summer.
Tahni B
VerifiedDecember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
Best one we have stayed at yet! Comes stocked so well and right in the perfect location for riding.
Brenda K
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
Great rustic retreat
Nathan S
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CUB RIVER GUARD STATION
Me and my family really enjoyed our time at the cabin but the one thing that bothered us was the smashed glass bottles broken all over the fire pit, so the persons that might ruin others people stay get your ***t together. Thank you forest services for everything you do
Location Cub River Guard Station
Address:
322 N. 4th St.
Montpelier, ID, 83254
United States
From Preston, Idaho, head approximately 3 miles south on U.S. Highway 91. Turn east on Cub River Road/Forest Road 406. Proceed about 10 miles to the guard station. This road is heavily traveled throughout the summer with other recreationists, so please travel slowly and use caution.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.1392 / -111.675
Elevation: 1663 feet
Policies & Rules
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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 |
