Pebble Guard Station

Caribou-Targhee National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: POCATELLO, ID, ID

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Pebble Guard Station is located at the base of Bonneville Peak along beautiful Pebble Creek, a tributary of the Portneuf River. The rustic one-room cabin offers a secluded retreat on four fenced acres, surrounded by high mountain vistas. The original Pebble Guard Station was built in 1908.

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

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

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

Rustic one-room cabin retreat at the base of Bonneville Peak along Pebble Creek with running water and shower. Google reviewers praised it as a cute mountain cabin that's easy to find and access during warmer months.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also red-tailed hawks, western tanagers, and garter snakes

Insider tips for Pebble Guard Station: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Cabin has running water and shower despite rustic appearance Located 16 miles north of Lava Hot Springs; turn north on Blaser Highway/Old Highway 30 at Pebble Area sign

Skip Pebble Guard Station if: You need electrical hookups or modern amenities. You're visiting November-April unless you have snowmobile access. You're sensitive to cabin cleanliness issues reported in reviews.

Best time to visit Pebble Guard Station: May-October — Vehicle access only possible during warmer months; winter access requires snowmobile or snow means.

Nearby campgrounds: Big Springs - Caribou (POCATELLO, ID), Scout Mountain Campground (POCATELLO, ID), Mink Creek Group Site Campground (POCATELLO, ID), Blackfoot Reservoir Campground (Soda Springs, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pebble Guard Station

Cell signal at Pebble Guard Station (POCATELLO, 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.

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POCATELLO, ID, ID★ 3.3 (18 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Pebble Guard Station is located at the base of Bonneville Peak along beautiful Pebble Creek, a tributary of the Portneuf River. The rustic one-room cabin offers a secluded retreat on four fenced acres, surrounded by high mountain vistas. The original Pebble Guard Station was built in 1908.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

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 electrical hookups or modern amenities✕ You're visiting November-April unless you have snowmobile access✕ You're sensitive to cabin cleanliness issues reported in reviews

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Cabin has running water and shower despite rustic appearance

Located 16 miles north of Lava Hot Springs; turn north on Blaser Highway/Old Highway 30 at Pebble Area sign

Best: May-October

Vehicle access only possible during warmer months; winter access requires snowmobile or snow means

Things to do nearby

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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: Mountain lions present in area; also red-tailed hawks, western tanagers, and garter snakes

Location

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Pebble Guard Station is located about 16 miles north of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Just east of Lava Hot Springs, look for the "Pebble Area" sign and turn left (north) onto Blaser Highway/Old Highway 30. Go north on the paved highway for 9 miles to Pebble Creek Road (known locally as Mike's Place or Whiskey Mike's). Turn left (west), across railroad tracks on gravel Forest Road 036. Travel 6.5 miles to the guard station. (This road is closed on November 15th of each year.) Big Springs Campground i

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Pebble Guard Station cost per night?+
Pebble Guard Station costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Pebble Guard Station open?+
Pebble Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pebble Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Pebble Guard Station?+
Pebble Guard Station can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Pebble Guard Station?+
Pebble 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 Pebble Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pebble Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pebble Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Pebble 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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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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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★ 3.3 (18)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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