Snyder Guard Station
Open seasonally from May through December. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov. Entry is by combination lock; contact the ranger district 10-14 days prior for the access code.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Beauty Cedar Forest Service Road 1575 Closure
The purpose of this order is for public safety due to active logging operations with constant heavy truck and equipment traffic on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District and prohibits all methods of travel (i.e., foot, mechanized, motorized, and stock) on NFS Road 1575.
About
Snyder Guard Station is a unique historic recreation rental located on the scenic Moyie River, just 8 miles south of the Canadian border in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Originally constructed between 1906 and 1936 as a remote work station for Forest Service employees, the complex has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. The property spans 10 acres and can accommodate up to 70 people, making it ideal for large family gatherings, reunions, or group retreats. The facility includes seven buildings: a three-bedroom ranger residence with flush toilet, hot shower, and kitchen; two small log cabins sleeping 3-4 each (no electricity); a cookhouse seating 30; a warehouse; corrals for horses; and a machinery shed. The camping area provides six RV sites plus tent camping space, along with a 50'x30' covered picnic shelter with fireplace and grills. Vault toilets and potable water are available in the camping loop. The surrounding area offers exceptional outdoor recreation. The Moyie River provides fishing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking. Over 70 miles of trails are open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and motorcyclists. The Copper Falls viewpoint trail is just a few miles away. Seasonal activities include hunting, huckleberry picking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
Directions
From the Bonners Ferry Ranger Station, drive north on US 95 for 29.5 miles to Moyie River Road. Turn right (south) onto Moyie River Road at Good Grief Cafe and travel south for 5.5 miles. Snyder Guard Station is on the right, marked with a sign. Total drive time from Bonners Ferry is approximately 50 minutes.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $90 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| spetesch@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 267-5561 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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