La Barge Guard Station

Bridger-Teton National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: KEMMERER, WY, WY

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (19 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Historic La Barge Guard Station is located 87 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming in the Hams Fork Area of Bridger-Teton National Forest. The cabin is situated in beautiful La Barge Meadow, among vibrant summer wildflowers at the base of pine-covered Commissary Ridge. Constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the rustic cabin welcomes guests for sightseeing, hiking, fishing and more.

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

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

Historic 1933 CCC cabin in La Barge Meadow with fantastic views and diverse recreation including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Google reviewers consistently praise the lovely location and return repeatedly, with one noting it has the best views of any guard stations in the area.

Wildlife alert: Moose and Red-tailed Hawks present in the area

Insider tips for La Barge Guard Station: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability First 11 miles of La Barge Road are paved; remaining 14 miles are unpaved Pets and horses are allowed at the cabin

Skip La Barge Guard Station if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer developed campgrounds — seasonal operations and rustic facilities only. You need multiple site options — only 1 site available.

Best time to visit La Barge Guard Station: September-October — Multiple Google reviewers mention visiting in late season and fall, describing it as a yearly destination during this time.

Nearby campgrounds: Scaler Guard Station (KEMMERER, WY), Snyder Guard Station (Wy) (BIG PINEY, WY), Cottonwood Group Picnic Site (AFTON, WY), Cazier Cabin (AFTON, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at La Barge Guard Station

Cell signal at La Barge 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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KEMMERER, WY, WY★ 4.1 (19 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Historic La Barge Guard Station is located 87 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming in the Hams Fork Area of Bridger-Teton National Forest. The cabin is situated in beautiful La Barge Meadow, among vibrant summer wildflowers at the base of pine-covered Commissary Ridge. Constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the rustic cabin welcomes guests for sightseeing, hiking, fishing and more.

Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:Tent
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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
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 prefer developed campgrounds — seasonal operations and rustic facilities only✕ You need multiple site options — only 1 site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

First 11 miles of La Barge Road are paved; remaining 14 miles are unpaved

Pets and horses are allowed at the cabin

Best: September-October

Multiple Google reviewers mention visiting in late season and fall, describing it as a yearly destination during this time

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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: Moose and Red-tailed Hawks present in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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307-877-4415· Bridger-Teton National Forest
Getting there →

From Kemmerer, WY, follow US-189 north to the junction of La Barge Road, just south of the town of La Barge. Turn left on La Barge Road and travel 25 miles (the first 11 miles of this road are paved) to the forest boundary. Continue following La Barge Road/Forest Road 10138 for 14 more miles to the Tri Basin Divide/Forest Road 10072 junction and turn left. Drive 1/2-mile and turn left. La Barge Guard Station is at the end of the road. From Afton, WY, follow US-89 south 14.5 miles to the Smith's

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does La Barge Guard Station cost per night?+
La Barge Guard Station costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is La Barge Guard Station open?+
La Barge Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does La Barge Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at La Barge Guard Station?+
La Barge Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at La Barge Guard Station?+
La Barge 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 La Barge Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at La Barge Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is La Barge Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
La Barge Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$60 /night★ 4.1 (19)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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