Cub River Guard Station
Caribou-Targhee National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: Montpelier, ID, ID
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Cub River Guard Station was established in 1907, and the first cabin was built in 1909 about a mile from the current site. This cabin was short-lived, and a second structure was built in 1922 and used until 1934. A third structure occupied this area after that until it burned down in 1957.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cub-river-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.
Recently renovated historic cabin (rebuilt 1959) with excellent reviews (4.9/5 stars), offering year-round access and diverse activities including fishing, horseback riding, and winter sports via groomed snowmobile trails.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Pacific Marten, Mule Deer, Red Fox, Wild Turkey, American Dipper, Northern Harrier, American Goldfinch, Northern Rubber Boa, Great Basin Gopher Snake, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Cub River Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand. Winter access requires snowmobile on groomed trails; plan accordingly. Firewood available for purchase on-site.
Skip Cub River Guard Station if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You require summer-only camping — seasonal operations may affect access..
Best time to visit Cub River Guard Station: June-September — Car accessible during warmer months; optimal for camping, fishing, and horseback riding.. December-March — Winter sports season with groomed snowmobile trail access to cabin; year-round operation..
Nearby campgrounds: Albert Moser (Preston, ID), Willow Flat Campground (DUCK CREEK, ID), North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon (DUCK CREEK, ID), Cloverleaf Campground (MONTPELIER, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cub River Guard Station
Cell signal at Cub River 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.
Cub River Guard Station was established in 1907, and the first cabin was built in 1909 about a mile from the current site. This cabin was short-lived, and a second structure was built in 1922 and used until 1934. A third structure occupied this area after that until it burned down in 1957.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand.
Winter access requires snowmobile on groomed trails; plan accordingly.
Firewood available for purchase on-site.
Car accessible during warmer months; optimal for camping, fishing, and horseback riding.
Winter sports season with groomed snowmobile trail access to cabin; year-round operation.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Preston, Idaho, head approximately 3 miles south on U.S. Highway 91. Turn east on Cub River Road/Forest Road 406. Proceed about 10 miles to the guard station. This road is heavily traveled throughout the summer with other recreationists, so please travel slowly and use caution.
Campground entrance
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- 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.
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