Egan Basin Guard Station
Caribou-Targhee National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: MONTPELIER, ID, ID
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Egan Basin Guard Station is a rustic retreat in the Montpelier Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southeastern Idaho, near the Utah border. The Montpelier area is known for its abundance of year-round recreational opportunities. The guard station is accessible by SUV/4 wheel drive during warmer weather.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Rustic retreat in Caribou-Targhee National Forest with year-round recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking, and winter sports. Google reviewers rate it 4.6/5 stars and praise the beautiful cabin and surroundings.
Wildlife alert: Mosquitoes are abundant (multiple Google reviews report severe mosquito issues). Wildlife in area includes moose (Alces alces shirasi), beavers, red foxes, and ground squirrels.
Insider tips for Egan Basin Guard Station: Access via St. Charles, ID route is preferred over Utah approach due to road conditions Bring heavy-duty insect repellent; multiple reviewers report unbearable mosquito pressure High-clearance or 4WD vehicle recommended; Google reviewers note rough road conditions
Skip Egan Basin Guard Station if: You need electric hookups (none available at this site). You cannot tolerate severe mosquito activity. You do not have a capable 4WD or SUV vehicle. You plan to visit December 1 to April 30 (cabin used as warming hut only, not reservable).
Best time to visit Egan Basin Guard Station: May-November — Guard station cabin is not reservable December 1 to April 30. SUV/4WD accessible during warmer weather; snow conditions exist in fall and spring..
Nearby campgrounds: Cloverleaf Campground (MONTPELIER, ID), North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon (DUCK CREEK, ID), Porcupine (Id) (DUCK CREEK, ID), Davis Canyon Campground (DUCK CREEK, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Egan Basin Guard Station
Cell signal at Egan Basin 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.
Egan Basin Guard Station is a rustic retreat in the Montpelier Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southeastern Idaho, near the Utah border. The Montpelier area is known for its abundance of year-round recreational opportunities. The guard station is accessible by SUV/4 wheel drive during warmer weather.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryAccess via St. Charles, ID route is preferred over Utah approach due to road conditions
Bring heavy-duty insect repellent; multiple reviewers report unbearable mosquito pressure
High-clearance or 4WD vehicle recommended; Google reviewers note rough road conditions
Guard station cabin is not reservable December 1 to April 30. SUV/4WD accessible during warmer weather; snow conditions exist in fall and spring.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Egan Basin Guard Station is located 31 miles southwest of Montpelier, Idaho. Follow Highway 89 south 17 miles to St. Charles. Turn west on 200 North. Continue west 1.5 miles to Forest Road 411 (Green Canyon) and follow 411 west/southwest to Forest Road 415. At this intersection, follow the signs west 5 miles to the guard station sign, turn south for 1/4 mile to the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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