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 July 21 at 12:43PM MDT until July 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in eastern Idaho, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In southeast Idaho, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region and Marsh and Arbon Highlands. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An abnormally moist airmass will overspread eastern Idaho later tonight and continue into the day tomorrow. Thunderstorms are expected to be efficient rainfall producers and flash flooding will be possible across the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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