SCALER GUARD STATION
SCALER GUARD STATION
SCALER GUARD STATION
SCALER GUARD STATION
SCALER GUARD STATION

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Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Bedrooms Bedrooms
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Kitchen Kitchen

About Scaler Guard Station

Historic Scaler Guard Station, located 78 mi north of Kemmerer, Wyoming, provides an excellent hideaway for cabin camping enthusiasts. The cabin allows pets and horses. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails are in the vicinity. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the former ranger guard station dates back to 1937.

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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Sep 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

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Pet friendly Pet friendly
Bedrooms Bedrooms
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Kitchen Kitchen
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

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CABIN, Loop: SCGS

🏠 Cabin
  • 6 guests

Site Details

Up to 6 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Campfire
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Reviews

30 reviews

Summary

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The Scaler Guard Station offers a peaceful cabin experience with access to recreational activities, making it a great base for fishing and snowmobiling. Guests appreciate the enjoyable atmosphere and the opportunity for pets to explore. However, some issues were noted, including a lack of propane, limited firewood availability, and occasional disturbances from nearby gatherings.

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4.0

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5 stars 40.0% (12)
4 stars 33.3% (10)
3 stars 16.7% (5)
2 stars 6.7% (2)
1 star 3.3% (1)

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Stan B

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January 14, 2025 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: SCGS

3rd stay at Scaler. Great cabin for sure. Short drive to Packsaddle Ridge for cell service for those who need to connect. Firewood was sparse. In the past there was wood available to split but not this time.

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Stan B

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January 14, 2025 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: SCGS

3rd stay at Scaler. Great cabin for sure. Short drive to Packsaddle Ridge for cell service for those who need to connect. Firewood was sparse. In the past there was wood available to split but not this time.

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Kevin B

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October 28, 2024 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: SCGS

Great Trip

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Kevin B

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October 28, 2024 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: SCGS

Great Trip

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Kenneth B

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October 20, 2023 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: SCGS

The cabin was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

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Kenneth B

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October 20, 2023 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: SCGS

The cabin was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

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Mary M

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July 26, 2023 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: SCGS

The hikes are not well marked and the roads are not well maintained. There are many guard stations that are better managed and better maintained. Lastly, the layout of this guard station did not work well for us. It has a bathroom, a 2-bunk room, a kitchen, a refrigerator room and a 4-bunk room this makes all the rooms very small and useable for larger groups.

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Mary M

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July 26, 2023 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: SCGS

The hikes are not well marked and the roads are not well maintained. There are many guard stations that are better managed and better maintained. Lastly, the layout of this guard station did not work well for us. It has a bathroom, a 2-bunk room, a kitchen, a refrigerator room and a 4-bunk room this makes all the rooms very small and useable for larger groups.

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Mandi S

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January 30, 2023 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: SCGS

Great views!
Please remember you are responsible for cleaning the cabins when you use them. Do not leave trash for other people to clean up.

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Mandi S

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January 30, 2023 Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: SCGS

Great views!
Please remember you are responsible for cleaning the cabins when you use them. Do not leave trash for other people to clean up.

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Location & Directions for Scaler Guard Station

308 Us Hwy 189 N, Kemmerer, WY 83101 United States

Elevation: 2,445 ft

Getting There

From Kemmerer, WY, follow US-189 north to the junction of La Barge Road, just south of the town of La Barge. Turn left on La Barge Road and drive 25 mi to the forest boundary. (The first 11 mi of this road are paved.) Continue on La Barge Road/For...

Nearest town

Kemmerer, WY - 76 mi

About 2 hr (120 min) to downtown

Highway access

Scaler Guard Station is accessible via US-189, which is approximately 25 miles away from Kemmerer, WY, and connects to La Barge Road.

Policies & Rules

General

  • A combination will be sent to you via email at a later date.
  • Winter access is by snowmobile only on a 16-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
  • Horses must be watered from the creek; do not fill stock tanks with water from cabin
  • Hay must be certified weed-free, Never leave animals unattended.
  • 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.
  • No cell phone coverage available
  • 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
  • NO bedding or toiletries are 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.
  • Pets are welcome, clean up after them inside and out. Do NOT allow them to harrass the wildlife.

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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