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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
First 11 miles of La Barge Road are paved; remaining 14 miles are unpaved
Pets and horses are allowed at the cabin
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 + 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 →
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
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- 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.
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