About Pebble Guard Station
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (18)
What Guests Are Saying
The Pebble Guard Station offers a beautiful and private setting with great access to the Big Springs area, making it an excellent choice for nature lovers. However, guests have reported significant fly and bug issues, which detracted from their experience. While some found it to be an enjoyable stay despite cleanliness concerns and lack of electricity, others were disappointed and sought alternative accommodations.
What Guests Are Saying
The Pebble Guard Station offers a beautiful and private setting with great access to the Big Springs area, making it an excellent choice for nature lovers. However, guests have reported significant fly and bug issues, which detracted from their experience. While some found it to be an enjoyable stay despite cleanliness concerns and lack of electricity, others were disappointed and sought alternative accommodations.
Review Summary
L T
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS
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
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS
Great beautiful place
Forrest R
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS
Thanks we loved it!
Eric B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS
If you donβt mind no electricity (there is gas), and an outhouse bathroom, then this place is great. Great access to Big Springs area
Larry D
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS
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.
brandon c
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS
The cabin was covered in dead bugs. Im not saying like there were a couple bugs in the corners of the room. Every single windowsill was not visible due to it being completely covered with bugs. You could not walk to the beds without taking a single step that would not step on at least 5 bugs. In addition to the dead bugs there were hundreds of flies flying around in the cabin. I requested a refund a week ago, still no answer. We booked a hotel in Lava Springs for the two nights we wanted to stay here. The propane lights also did not work.
Hans B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS
Currently had no water. The cabin is private and away from road. There is not a lot of time spent in cabin during day since it is small, dark and hot. The view is amazing.
Ann M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS
Cabin isn't set up really well. Isn't a lot of natural light in where the table and beds are so you don't want to hang out in there a bunch. Was dirty when we arrived. Beautiful area and conveniently located near Lava HS.
Ray M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS
Could not make it to facility. Road was obstructed by over a foot of water/mud. Requires 4wd/high clearance. Not as advertised, and caused a night of infuriation.
Also, it took forever and a week for them to respond to several phone calls for the access code we were never able to use.
Tom S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: PGS
This is a great little cabin that suited our needs perfectly. They views are spectacular and it is close to some awesome trailheads.
Location Pebble Guard Station
Address:
4350 Cliffs Drive
Pocatello, ID, 83204
United States
Pebble Guard Station is located about 16 miles 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 miles to Pebble Creek Road (known locally as Mike's Place or Whiskey Mike's). Turn left (west), across railroad tracks on gravel Forest Road 036. Travel 6.5 miles to the guard station. (This road is closed on November 15th of each year.) Big Springs Campground is 1/2-mile beyond the cabin.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.7644 / -112.089
Elevation: 1913 feet
Policies & Rules
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Pebble Guard Station is managed by Pinnacle Parks Llc under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For questions please contact 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm. |
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An access code for the gate and door is sent in the reservation confirmation email. |
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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. |
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No water is available at the cabin during winter months. |
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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. |
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Lighting instructions will be posted in the cabin; please read and follow them carefully before lighting any appliances. |
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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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Pets are allowed at the cabin, but guests must clean up after them and ensure that they don't damage furniture. |
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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. |
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Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more. |
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Off-road vehicle stickers are required for ATVs, motorcycles, and snowmobiles using the area. |
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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. |
