Clear Creek Guard Station
Open year-round. Vehicle access available when roads are snow-free; winter access requires snowmobiling 5 miles from Crow Creek or 10 miles from Montpelier Reservoir. Call the Montpelier Ranger District at (208) 847-0375 four days prior to arrival for the security combination. Check snow conditions November through June before reserving.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 12:53AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Storm total rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are possible across the area with localized amounts closer to 3 inches possible in spots. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, south central, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged period of rainfall is expected across eastern Idaho throughout the weekend which could lead to some flooding across parts of the advised area. An upper low moving into the Pacific Northwest will combine with tropical moisture from Tropical Cyclone Rachel to usher in a cooler, wetter weather pattern across eastern Idaho. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Clear Creek Guard Station is a historic Forest Service cabin located 20 miles northeast of Montpelier, Idaho in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The site has served as an administrative location since 1910, with the current A-frame cabin constructed by the Young Adult Conservation Corps in 1980. Situated at 6,500 feet elevation at the edge of a mixed conifer and aspen forest, the cabin overlooks a meadow near where Crow Creek and Clear Creek meet. The single-room cabin accommodates up to 15 people and includes three single beds, a wood stove for heating, and a table with chairs. Firewood may be available on-site. Outside, guests have access to a vault toilet, picnic table, and campfire ring. Guests must bring their own water, sleeping pads and bedding, lighting, cooking equipment, and garbage bags for pack-out. The surrounding area offers excellent recreation including fishing in Clear Creek, hiking, mountain biking, OHV trails, and hunting in season. Winter visitors enjoy snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Wildlife in the area includes elk, moose, mule deer, black bear, grizzly bear, wolf, mountain lion, bison, and pronghorn.
Directions
From Montpelier, take Highway 89 east for 7 miles. At Montpelier Reservoir (Crow Creek Road)/Forest Road 111, turn north and travel 13 miles to the guard station.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 847-0375 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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