Clear Creek Guard Station

Caribou-Targhee National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: MONTPELIER, ID, ID

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Season: May through October

Clear Creek Guard Station is located 20 miles northeast of Montpelier, Idaho. Not much is known about the history of this guard station site, but it’s believed to have been an administrative site since 1910. Several different buildings have either been built or relocated to this site since then.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/clear-creek-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

Clear Creek Guard Station offers a remote, historic A-frame cabin 20 miles northeast of Montpelier with access to fishing, hiking, and winter sports activities in a scenic mountain setting.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti, moose, mule deer, and great horned owls present in the area

Insider tips for Clear Creek Guard Station: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Winter access requires snowmobile; plan accordingly Maps available upon request from the station

Skip Clear Creek Guard Station if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You prefer developed campgrounds - only 1 tent site available. You're visiting in winter without snowmobile experience.

Best time to visit Clear Creek Guard Station: May-October — Official operating season; cabin accessible by car without snow.

Nearby campgrounds: Summit View Campground (DUCK CREEK, ID), Allred Flats Group Picnic Site (Kemmerer, WY), Diamond Creek Guard Station (Montpelier, ID), Johnson Guard Station (Montpelier, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Clear Creek Guard Station

Cell signal at Clear Creek Guard Station (MONTPELIER, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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MONTPELIER, ID, ID★ 4.3 (9 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Clear Creek Guard Station is located 20 miles northeast of Montpelier, Idaho. Not much is known about the history of this guard station site, but it’s believed to have been an administrative site since 1910. Several different buildings have either been built or relocated to this site since then.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups - no hookups available✕ You prefer developed campgrounds - only 1 tent site available✕ You're visiting in winter without snowmobile experience

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Winter access requires snowmobile; plan accordingly

Maps available upon request from the station

Best: May-October

Official operating season; cabin accessible by car without snow

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Wapiti, moose, mule deer, and great horned owls present in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Montpelier, take Highway 89 east for 7 miles. At the Montpelier Reservoir (Crow Creek Road)/ Forest Road 111, turn north and travel 13 miles to the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office. From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 south and turn right on WY 236 North. Drive for 2.6 miles and continue on to County Road 142/Fairview North Road. In less than a mile, turn left onto County Road 141/Crow Creek Road. Follow this road for 16.5 miles. The guard station is ju

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caribou-Targhee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Caribou-Targhee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Clear Creek Guard Station cost per night?+
Clear Creek Guard Station costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Clear Creek Guard Station open?+
Clear Creek Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Clear Creek Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Clear Creek Guard Station?+
Clear Creek Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Clear Creek Guard Station?+
Clear Creek Guard Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Clear Creek Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Clear Creek Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Clear Creek Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Clear Creek Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$35 /night★ 4.3 (9)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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