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.

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Montpelier, ID, ID★ 4.3 (24 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

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

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

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 require summer-only camping — seasonal operations may affect access.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: June-September

Car accessible during warmer months; optimal for camping, fishing, and horseback riding.

Best: December-March

Winter sports season with groomed snowmobile trail access to cabin; year-round operation.

Things to do nearby

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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: 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.

Location

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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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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Cub River Guard Station cost per night?+
Cub River Guard Station costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cub River Guard Station open?+
Cub River Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cub River Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cub River Guard Station?+
Cub River Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cub River Guard Station?+
Cub River 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 Cub River Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cub River Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cub River Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Cub River Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$60 /night★ 4.3 (24)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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