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.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:44AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the 90s Tuesday and mid 90s to near 100 Wednesday and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
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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