Pebble Guard Station
A cozy cabin
Dining area
Bunk beds
Mudroom

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

About Pebble Guard Station

Pebble Guard Station is located at the base of Bonneville Peak along beautiful Pebble Creek, a tributary of the Portneuf River. The rustic one-room cabin offers a secluded retreat on four fenced acres, surrounded by high mountain vistas. The original Pebble Guard Station was built in 1908. The current structure stands at a higher altitude and was built in 1933. Guests can drive to Pebble Guard Station during warmer months, but it can only be accessed by snowmobile or other snow means in the winter. Those arriving in winter should expect to haul their gear and supplies for about 6 mi on a groomed trail. The cabin supplies most of the comforts of home, especially during the warmer months, but guests may need to bring some additional items.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

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

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Cabin Interior

  • Heating
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01, Loop: PGS

🏠 Cabin
  • 15 guests
  • Pet Friendly

Site Details

Up to 15 guests
Surface: Gravel
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (23)

What Guests Are Saying

The Pebble Guard Station offers a beautiful location and a friendly camp host, making it a great spot for larger groups, especially for outdoor activities. However, several issues were reported, including broken shower and stove, cleanliness concerns with bugs and flies, and challenges with access and cell service. Overall, while the setting is appealing, significant maintenance and cleanliness improvements are needed.

Review Summary

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23 reviews
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39.1%
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Angelica B

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS

1

The shower was unusable because the handle was broken. The stove also had several wires with notes attached saying "Do Not Use" or "Not in Use," which made it seem unsafe or unreliable. In addition, most of the window coverings were broken, allowing a large number of bugs to get into the cabin at night.
Getting to the cabin was also challenging. Make sure you follow the correct directions and take the correct road. We accidentally took the wrong route and encountered a locked gate, which forced us to drive all the way around the mountain and added about 45 minutes to our trip.
There is no T-Mobile cell service at the cabin, so be prepared if you rely on your phone. You also need to bring all of your own supplies, including trash bags. There is no convenient place nearby to dispose of your trash, which made cleanup difficult.
Overall, the cabin was not as expected, and we decided to leave two days early. Unfortunately, I would not stay here again.

Annette B

Verified

July 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS

1

no hot shower like listed cold water only some one tryed taring appart the on demand heater for the water ,the spark ignighter is out and theres no gas on , the cook stove inside.someone turned it off due to the smell i read. floors rotted near shower ,needs to be cleaned good theresince water leaking when the shower runs.someone took the pipe off ,found mouse nest in drawer so re wash everything if you use anything there. i tryed cleaning theres alot for the little time i had here. its sad to let this place fall apart .

Brandon J

Verified

July 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS

5

This was a great campsite in a great location. We were able to have a larger group here. We did not use the facility to sleep in, but it was nice to have as we had one day in which we have bad weather in the morning. It is a beautiful area and would come back again.

Camp host came by one day and was extremely friendly to our group. Let us know that if we needed anything where to find him and he would take care of us.

Joshua A

Verified

July 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS

5

The water in the cabin was a great source. The camp host was super friendly and helpful. Only thing I wish was better is it would be nice if there was more parking at or near the trailheads near the camping spots. Makes it hard to come up and hike for the day with no where to park. Other than that is was great! Highly recommend this location.

Lori K

Verified

June 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS

2

Propane piping inside the cabin is dangerous.

L T

Verified

November 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS

2

Major Fly Issue!!!
My family and I drove up to the cabin and had a pleasant time, until we opened the cabin up to see HUNDREDS of flies either dead or hibernating for the winter. They were covering the floors, table, counter space, and window sills; and I mean COVERING. We cleaned as much as possible to have a good experience but once the fire was started the flies were waking up; 5 turned into 10, then 15, and then they were biting myself, spouse, and dog. We left after 2-3 hours of staying and fly biting.
If there were no fly issue it would have been better, but it needs serious attention to get rid of these flies and fast. We stayed in late fall/early winter.

Nick R

Verified

October 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS

5

Great beautiful place

Forrest R

Verified

September 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS

5

Thanks we loved it!

Eric B

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS

5

If you don’t mind no electricity (there is gas), and an outhouse bathroom, then this place is great. Great access to Big Springs area

Larry D

Verified

November 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS

4

We really enjoyed out time at the guard station. It was not very clean but that was expected. We were advised that the propane heater did not work so we were prepared with our own heat source. Overall, it is an excellent place to stay. It is very beautiful there.

Location & Directions for Pebble Guard Station

4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204 United States

Elevation: 1,913 ft

Getting There

Pebble Guard Station is located about 16 mi north of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Just east of Lava Hot Springs, look for the "Pebble Area" sign and turn left (north) onto Blaser Highway/Old Highway 30. Go north on the paved highway for 9 mi to Pebble...

Nearest town

Pocatello, ID - 51 mi

About over 1 hr (70 min) to downtown

Highway access

Pebble Guard Station is accessible via Blaser Highway/Old Highway 30, which connects to US Highway 30 about 16 miles to the south near Lava Hot Springs.

Policies & Rules

General

  • For questions please contact 208-757-3999 between the hours of ,
  • An access code for the gate and door is sent in the reservation confirmation email. 
  • The propane heater located in the main room is currently not functional. Guests should come prepared with their own firewood to heat the cabin with the wood stove. 
  • No water is available at the cabin during winter months.  
  • The main access road, Pebble Road, FS #036, is closed after November 15 every year and guests will have to walk, bike, ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile in approximately 6 miles to the cabin. 
  • Lighting instructions will be 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. 
  • Pets are allowed at the cabin, but guests must clean up after them and ensure that they don't damage furniture. 
  • Please make sure fires in the outside campfire ring are extinguished completely before leaving the cabin. Abandoning campfires during any point in your stay at the cabin can result in a violation. Since water is not available during the off season at the cabin, please bring extra water to help extinguish a campfire.
  • Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more. 
  • Off-road vehicle stickers are required for ATVs, motorcycles, and snowmobiles using the area.
  • 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.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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