Eldridge Guard Station
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: West Yellowstone, MT, MT
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Eldridge Guard Station is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and snowmobiling. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle in warmer weather, but snow conditions may require a two mile trek on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/eldridge-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.
Eldridge Guard Station is a primitive, rustic log structure offering year-round access to trails for summer hiking and biking, plus winter skiing and snowmobiling in the West Yellowstone area.
Wildlife alert: American Elk, Moose, Long-tailed Weasel, American Red Squirrel, Ruffed Grouse, Dusky Grouse, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Eldridge Guard Station: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability. Warm weather vehicle access does not start until May when snow has melted. Winter access requires guests to trek two miles by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile.
Skip Eldridge Guard Station if: You need hookups - no hookups available at this site.. You require amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, and drinking water - this is a primitive facility and guests must bring their own amenities.. You cannot arrange your own travel and safety provisions..
Best time to visit Eldridge Guard Station: May-September — Warm weather vehicle access begins in May when snow has melted. Summer hiking and biking available.. December-March — Winter activities including skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling available, though access requires two-mile trek by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile..
Nearby campgrounds: Wapiti Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT), Red Cliff Campground (Gallatin Gateway, MT), Yellow Mule Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT), Beaver Creek Cabin (Mt) (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eldridge Guard Station
Cell signal at Eldridge Guard Station (West Yellowstone, MT): 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.
Eldridge Guard Station is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and snowmobiling. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle in warmer weather, but snow conditions may require a two mile trek on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile.
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 entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Warm weather vehicle access does not start until May when snow has melted.
Winter access requires guests to trek two miles by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile.
Warm weather vehicle access begins in May when snow has melted. Summer hiking and biking available.
Winter activities including skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling available, though access requires two-mile trek by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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 →
Please note: warm weather access doesn't start until May when snow has melted out. Summer Access: From West Yellowstone, Montana, proceed north on Highway 191 for approximately 33.5 miles. Turn left on Taylor Fork Road/Forest Service Road 134 and proceed for approximately 6.5 miles. The cabin will be on the left side of the road. Parking is in front of the cabin. Winter Access: From West Yellowstone, Montana, proceed north on Highway 191 for approximately 33.5 miles. Turn left on Taylor Fork Roa
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Custer Gallatin National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Custer Gallatin 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, speakableHow much does Eldridge Guard Station cost per night?+
What season is Eldridge Guard Station open?+
Does Eldridge Guard Station have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Eldridge Guard Station?+
How do I make reservations at Eldridge Guard Station?+
What is the cell service like at Eldridge Guard Station?+
What season is Eldridge Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.