Closed

Currently closed. The cabin is reservable year-round through Recreation.gov. Summer access requires high-clearance vehicles; winter access is by snowmobile on a 16-mile trail. Running water, flush toilet, and shower are operational summer months only.

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…

Bridger-Teton National Forest

Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02

This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.

About

Scaler Guard Station is a historic three-room cabin constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937, serving as a former ranger guard station in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The cabin sleeps six guests on three bunkbeds with mattresses. There is no electricity, but the cabin is equipped with propane-powered lighting, a range/oven, and refrigerator, along with a wood stove for heating. During summer months, the guard station has running potable water, a flush toilet, bathroom sink, kitchen sink, and shower. In winter, these water-dependent amenities are unavailable, but an outhouse adjacent to the cabin remains accessible year-round. Some dishes may be provided but their presence is not guaranteed; guests should bring their own bedding and linens. The cabin allows pets and horses. Horses must be watered from the creek using certified weed-free hay. Access requires high-clearance vehicles in summer via gravel and dirt roads. Winter access is by snowmobile only on a 16-mile trail. The nearby Absaroka Ridge Trailhead provides hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking opportunities along Fontenelle Creek into Pomeroy Basin.

Directions

From Kemmerer, WY, head northeast on US-189 for approximately 45 miles and turn left onto La Barge Creek Road/CR-315. Continue for 23 miles until the road becomes Greys River La Barge Road/FS-10138 at the forest boundary. Continue on FS-10138 for 4.5 miles, turn left onto South La Barge Creek Road/FS-10013, follow for 1 mile, then turn right at the hairpin turn to access Scaler Guard Station. Total distance approximately 74 miles, 1.5 hours.

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) 877-4415

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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