Scaler Guard Station
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Winter access is by snowmobile only on a 16-mile trail. Summer access is on gravel and dirt roads requiring high-clearance vehicles. No running water available during winter months.
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.
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.
Dog Leash Order (Jackson Ranger District)
ORDER 04-03-334 (CACHE CREEK MAP) (TETON PASS MAP) (GAME CREEK MAP
Winter Travel Restrictions (Jackson, Blackrock, Big Piney, & Pinedale Ranger Districts)
ORDER 04-03-24-205 (MAP)
Camping 5-Day Stay Limit (Jackson, Blackrock, Big Piney, & Greys River Ranger Districts)
ORDER 04-03-24-204 (MAP)
Food Storage (Blackrock, Jackson, Pinedale, Greys River, & Big Piney Ranger Districts)
ORDER 04-03-23-201
Winter Travel Restrictions (Kemmerer, Big Piney, Pinedale, & Greys River Ranger Districts)
ORDER 04-03-316
Moose Creek & Star Valley Front Winter Wildlife Closure (Greys River Ranger District)
ORDER 04-03-305
Alpine & Forest Park Feedground Winter Wildlife Closure (Greys River Ranger District)
ORDER 04-03-304
About
Historic Scaler Guard Station provides a remote hideaway for cabin camping enthusiasts seeking a backcountry experience in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937, this traditional three-room guard station maintains its historic character while offering basic modern conveniences. The cabin sleeps six guests on three bunkbeds with mattresses and is equipped with a propane stove and oven, propane refrigerator, propane lights, and a wood stove for heat. The cabin sits in sagebrush and grassland with scattered pines providing limited shade. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with moose, elk, eagles, and sandhill cranes commonly spotted in the area. Summer wildflowers color the landscape, while winter transforms the region into snowmobile country. A vault toilet is located behind the cabin, and an outdoor picnic table and fire ring provide additional amenities. Summer access requires high-clearance vehicles on gravel and dirt roads, while winter access is by snowmobile only via a 16-mile trail. The nearby Absaroka Ridge Trailhead offers access to trails along Fontenelle Creek and into Pomeroy Basin, popular with hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, and big game hunters. The cabin welcomes both pets and horses, with corrals available for equestrian campers who must water their animals from the creek. Located approximately 78 miles north of Kemmerer, the guard station sits within the 3.4-million-acre Bridger-Teton National Forest, a key component of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Directions
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 miles to the forest boundary (first 11 miles paved). Continue on La Barge Road/Forest Road 10138 for about 4 more miles to the Scaler Guard Station Road/Forest Road 10013 junction and turn left. Drive 1 mile and turn right. Scaler Guard Station is adjacent to the road on the right. High-clearance vehicles strongly recommended in summer. Winter access by snowmobile only on 16-mile trail.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $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 |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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