Kelley Guard Station

A wooden cabin with a porch in the woods
KELLEY GUARD STATION
KELLEY GUARD STATION
A wooden cabin with a porch in the woods
KELLEY GUARD STATION

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Bedrooms Bedrooms
Kitchen Kitchen

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About Kelley Guard Station

Kelley Guard Station is a historic Forest Service guard station built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. Located about 45 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming, along the Big Springs Scenic Backway, the cabin attracts overnight guests year-round and provides convenient access to hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Big Springs Scenic Backway is a 68-mile road that boasts magnificent mountain views, wildflowers covered meadows and river valleys where grazing sheep may be spotted.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Bedrooms Bedrooms
Kitchen Kitchen
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Cabin Interior

  • Bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Heating
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Site Details

Up to 4 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (17)

What Guests Are Saying

Kelley Guard Station offers a peaceful and rustic cabin experience, ideal for those seeking seclusion. Guests appreciate the working propane lights and stove, as well as the charm of the wood cook stove, although some amenities like the refrigerator and bathroom were not functional. While there are challenges such as limited water supply and occasional maintenance issues, many visitors express a desire to return due to the overall enjoyable atmosphere and natural surroundings.

Review Summary

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17 reviews
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Sylvia J

Verified

August 20, 2026 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: KEGS

5

The cabin is peaceful. The propane lights and stove work. I could not get the heater out refrigerator to function. We were prepared by freezing bottles of water and packing our cooler with frozen food. It lasted all 7 days. The pilot in Cokeville has drinking water. We set up a camp shower under the pine trees and used that. The wood cook stove is really fun . It cooks about 100° cooler than the temperature states. This is my second stay and I will definitely be back.

sylvia jones

sylvia jones

August 17, 2026

5

2nd year staying here. We enjoyed it so much last year we came back. The propane was working this year so we had a gas cook stove and gas lights. The refrigerator still was not functional but I had frozen water bottles in my cooler so the food stayed good all week. The place was still just as fun as the year before. We reserved this 1 month in advance. A few days before we were supposed to come the propane was shut off due to a leak. This left it with no lights, heat or stove. We decided to go anyway. I am so glad we did. The old wood cook stove was interesting to learn to use. The cabin is nice and there is nothing around to ruin the quiet. There is absolutely no phone service so you have to disconnect. Take plenty of water as there is none. I would gladly go here again.

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Matt M

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: KEGS

3

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back. We do wish that the cabin description was updated but also understand that amenities are never guaranteed. We couldn't get the refrigerator to work, the water was not on, window screens could use some repair/replacement, and the grass around the cabin could really use a mow. The bathroom is no longer available and the door is locked. The stove worked great, the lanterns were fine though some of them have broken glass, we didn't test the bedroom heater, and there was plenty of firewood which we didn't use. We set 4 mouse traps and only saw and caught one mouse.

Eric Y

Verified

February 24, 2026 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: KEGS

4

It's a rustic cabin we stayed in the winter and the heater worked great in the bedroom but the kitchen only has a small wood stove that's picky to get going got enough. The heat from the bedroom isn't quite enough to warm the kitchen for a late night poker game but we had a great time anyway.

sylvia jones

sylvia jones

August 16, 2025

5

We reserved this 1 month in advance. A few days before we were supposed to come the propane was shut off due to a leak. This left it with no lights, heat or stove. We decided to go anyway. I am so glad we did. The old wood cook stove was interesting to learn to use. The cabin is nice and there is nothing around to ruin the quiet. There is absolutely no phone service so you have to disconnect. Take plenty of water as there is none. I would gladly go here again.

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Jeff M

Verified

August 12, 2025 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: KEGS

1

When you turned the propane on at the tank, and then at the valve on the exterior of the cabin a strong propane smell was evident in the cabin. We only stayed 2 hours and left. Recreation.gov refunded our fee. After they fix the problem the cabin should be fine.

Gary P

Verified

November 21, 2024 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: KEGS

5

This cabin is great when you finally get there but be prepared for a long long bumpy drive. The drive is fun if you have a proper vehicle don’t give up and keep going and you’ll be rewarded. The cabin is comfortable and well appointed and if you like Seclusion this cabin is for you. There are mice but they didn’t bother us. We will return.

Heather N

Verified

July 12, 2023 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: KEGS

4

It was fantastic having running water! Our family built the wooden steps outside the cabin and it was disappointing that the steps didn’t get painted and the hand railing was broken. Also, the toilet didn’t flush correctly and easily clogged. I did miss the curtains in the bedroom area. The updated floor was fabulous and very beautiful! Everything in the cabin worked correctly. We used both the gas stove and the wood stove. It was nice having the weeds around the cabin mowed :-) Thanks for taking care of the cabin! It’s one of our favorite places to go!

nate f

Verified

March 24, 2022 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: KEGS

4

We did a winter trip on Snow machines with the kids. we packed in a little extra gas and had a blast, we will definitely do this trip again!!

John H

Verified

November 7, 2021 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: KEGS

4

I have stayed there several times throughout the past 10 years with friends or renting it myself and family comes with. Usually always stay there in October. The main door could probably use some help. We carve some shims out of wood probably five years ago so the door would latch. On our recent stay we noticed the shims are still there. Seems to be doing the job OK but might be time for a new door jamb and or door. Maybe you could use some work on the front steps as well. We always enjoy staying there and we always have a good time. We have no cell phone coverage. That does not bother us. However if we go to the top of the hill were the road forks coming from Cokeville we have service. Very short Drive. Thanks. PS. Probably no way of getting around for mice but we always catch mice when we are there and clean up mouse poop upon arrival

Location Kelley Guard Station

Address:
307 828 5100, 308 Us Hwy 189 N
Kemmerer, WY, 83101
United States

Elevation: 2486 feet

Distance to downtown

66 mi drive to downtown Kemmerer (about 1 hr 29 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • A combination is required for entrance into this facility. You will receive the combo via email at a later date
  • Winter access is by snowmobile only on a 10-mile trail
  • Summer access is on gravel and dirt roads; high clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. OHV requires the Wyoming State Registration both winter and summer. Click here for more information Wyoming State Trails 
  • Only potable water is available during summer months, but is NEVER guaranteed and no water is available in winter months
  • Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility
  • Please clean cabin before leaving; cleaning supplies are NOT provided other than a broom and mop.
  • Pets are allowed, Never leave unattended. Please clean up after them both inside and outside. Do NOT allow them to harrass the wildlife.
  • No cell phone coverage available
  • Privately owned horses and livestock are ONLY allowed in the corrals IF there are no other horses in them. No private horses, livestock or members of the public are allowed in the pasture behind the corrals and cabin. Forest Service horses may be present in this pasture and the Forest Service will hold no liability for any harm or damage from interaction with these Forest Service animals.
  • No smoking allowed
  • Bears frequent the area; be aware of bear safety
  • Beware of poisonous chemicals used to control rodent population, Do not leave mouse traps set when you leave
  • Bedding and toiletries are NOT provided.
  • Click here to learn more about the Bridger-Teton 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: September 5, 2026

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