Kelley Guard Station

Bridger-Teton National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: KEMMERER, WY, WY

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Kelley Guard Station is a historic Forest Service guard station built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. Located about 45 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming, along the Big Springs Scenic Backway, the cabin attracts overnight guests year-round and provides convenient access to hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Big Springs Scenic Backway is a 68-mile road that boasts magnificent mountain views, wildflowers covered meadows and river valleys where grazing sheep ma

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

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

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

Historic 1933 Civilian Conservation Corps guard station offering year-round access to the scenic Big Springs Backway with excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and winter sports.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Bald Eagle, Dusky Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, White-crowned Sparrow, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Insider tips for Kelley Guard Station: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Firewood available for purchase on-site Located 45 miles north of Kemmerer on Ham's Fork Road with access to Big Springs Scenic Backway (68-mile drive with mountain views)

Skip Kelley Guard Station if: You need hookups — this campground has no hookups. You require RV facilities — only tent sites available (1 site total).

Best time to visit Kelley Guard Station: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with seasonal activities including cross country skiing and snowshoeing in winter, and hiking, biking, and fishing in warmer months.

Nearby campgrounds: Scaler Guard Station (KEMMERER, WY), Allred Flats Group Picnic Site (Kemmerer, WY), La Barge Guard Station (KEMMERER, WY), Snyder Guard Station (Wy) (BIG PINEY, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Kelley Guard Station

Cell signal at Kelley Guard Station (KEMMERER, WY): 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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Kelley Guard Station

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KEMMERER, WY, WY★ 4 (12 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Kelley Guard Station is a historic Forest Service guard station built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. Located about 45 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming, along the Big Springs Scenic Backway, the cabin attracts overnight guests year-round and provides convenient access to hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Big Springs Scenic Backway is a 68-mile road that boasts magnificent mountain views, wildflowers covered meadows and river valleys where grazing sheep may be spotted.This rustic two-room cabin sleeps four people on two bunkbeds with mattresses.

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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.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 — this campground has no hookups✕ You require RV facilities — only tent sites available (1 site total)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Firewood available for purchase on-site

Located 45 miles north of Kemmerer on Ham's Fork Road with access to Big Springs Scenic Backway (68-mile drive with mountain views)

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round with seasonal activities including cross country skiing and snowshoeing in winter, and hiking, biking, and fishing in warmer months

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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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: American Black Bear, Coyote, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Bald Eagle, Dusky Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, White-crowned Sparrow, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Location

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Getting there →

From Kemmerer, WY, follow U.S. Highway 189 north to the junction of Wyoming Highway 233 and Ham's Fork Road. Turn left on Ham's Fork Road and drive about 38 miles (the first 19 miles of this road is paved) to Ham's Fork Campground. Just past the campground, take the left fork in the road and cross Ham's Fork River. Drive about 2.5 miles to Green Knoll/Forest Road 10198 junction and turn left. Then drive 3.8 miles to Nugent Park/Forest Road 10069 junction and turn right. Drive 0.8 miles to Kelley

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bridger-Teton National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bridger-Teton National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Kelley Guard Station cost per night?+
Kelley Guard Station costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Kelley Guard Station open?+
Kelley Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kelley Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Kelley Guard Station?+
Kelley Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Kelley Guard Station?+
Kelley 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 Kelley Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kelley Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kelley Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Kelley Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$60 /night★ 4 (12)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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