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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Environmental Protection Agency ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHEN...Next update 11 AM August 12th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Environmental Protection Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHEN...Next update 11 AM August 11th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
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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