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Labarge Guard Station

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Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. Water system is currently not operational; visitors must bring their own water supply. Summer amenities including running water, flush toilet, and shower are typically available but not guaranteed. Winter access requires snowmobile for the final 22 miles.

Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM MDT until July 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

12:59 PM — July 22nd, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Casper Mountain, Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Lander Foothills, Natrona County Lower Elevations, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Southwest Bighorn Basin, Upper Wind River Basin, Wind River Basin, Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County, Southeast Bighorn Basin and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills, Jackson Hole, North Bighorn Basin, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. In south central Wyoming, East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge and Rock Springs and Green River. In southwest Wyoming, South Lincoln County. In west central Wyoming, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges, Star Valley, Upper Green River Basin and Upper Green River Basin Foothills. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. The most likely period of possible flooding is 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... - Slow moving showers and thunderstorms and abnormally high moisture in the air can bring locally heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Bridger-Teton National Forest

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.

Bridger-Teton National Forest

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

La Barge Guard Station is a historic cabin constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, situated at 8,500 feet elevation in scenic La Barge Meadow along the Lander Cutoff of the Oregon Trail. The two-room cabin sleeps six on bunkbeds with mattresses and is equipped with a propane range/oven, refrigerator, lights, and a wood stove for heating. During summer months, the cabin has running potable water, a bathroom sink, shower, and flush toilet. Winter visitors rely on an outhouse and must bring their own water. The setting offers abundant wildlife viewing including moose, elk, eagles, and sandhill cranes, with summer wildflowers coloring the surrounding meadow beneath pine-covered Commissary Ridge. The Wagner Pass Trail begins behind the cabin, following the historic Lander Cutoff and providing access to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Winter activities include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing directly from the cabin. Access requires a 90-mile, 2-hour drive from Kemmerer via forest roads. Winter access is limited to a 22-mile snowmobile trail. Pets and horses are allowed. Firewood may be available as a courtesy but is not guaranteed; visitors should bring or obtain wood locally.

Directions

From Kemmerer, Wyoming, head northeast on US-189 for approximately 45 miles and turn left onto La Barge Creek Road/CR-315. Continue 23 miles where the road becomes Greys River La Barge Road/FS-10138 upon entering the National Forest. Continue 14.3 miles, turn left onto Smiths Fork Road/FS-10072, follow 0.6 miles, then turn left onto La Barge Guard Station Road/FS-10077 to the cabin. Total: 90 miles, approximately 2 hours from Kemmerer.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $60

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (307) 828-5100

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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