Snyder Guard Station (Wy)

Bridger-Teton National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: BIG PINEY, WY, WY

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Snyder Guard Station is located in beautiful Snyder Basin, 22 miles west of Big Piney, Wyoming . The cabin makes an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, snowmachine, hunt or fish. Photographers are enchanted by the region’s landscape and opportunities for wildlife watching.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Snyder Guard Station is a rustic cabin destination in beautiful Snyder Basin offering year-round access for outdoor enthusiasts. Google reviewers praise it as a relaxing getaway with wildlife viewing opportunities and note it features modern amenities like a propane heater and stove.

Wildlife alert: Moose

Insider tips for Snyder Guard Station (Wy): Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Horse corral available for equestrian campers and pets allowed Winter activities include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing

Skip Snyder Guard Station (Wy) if: No hookups available. Seasonal operations may limit access. Winter access requires specialized transportation (snowmobile, snowshoes, or cross-country skis).

Best time to visit Snyder Guard Station (Wy): Year-round — Open year-round; winter access requires snowmobile, snowshoes, or cross-country skis.

Nearby campgrounds: Scaler Guard Station (KEMMERER, WY), La Barge Guard Station (KEMMERER, WY), Cazier Cabin (AFTON, WY), Cottonwood Group Picnic Site (AFTON, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Snyder Guard Station (Wy)

Cell signal at Snyder Guard Station (Wy) (BIG PINEY, 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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Snyder Guard Station (Wy)

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BIG PINEY, WY, WY★ 3.9 (14 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Snyder Guard Station is located in beautiful Snyder Basin, 22 miles west of Big Piney, Wyoming . The cabin makes an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, snowmachine, hunt or fish. Photographers are enchanted by the region’s landscape and opportunities for wildlife watching.

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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 RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
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:✕ No hookups available✕ Seasonal operations may limit access✕ Winter access requires specialized transportation (snowmobile, snowshoes, or cross-country skis)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Horse corral available for equestrian campers and pets allowed

Winter activities include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing

Best: Year-round

Open year-round; winter access requires snowmobile, snowshoes, or cross-country skis

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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

Location

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Getting there →

From Kemmerer, WY, take US-189 north for 68.5 miles to Big Piney. Turn left onto State Highway 350 (main street in Big Piney), heading west from Big Piney. Stay on the main road all the way to the Forest (headed towards Middle Piney) and Forest Rd 10046. Just after you enter the Forest boundry turn left (south) on Indian Creek/Cole Creek RD 10046, fallow that road South to FS rd 10128, then turn right (west) and fallow signes. (PLEASE do not use google for direction or turn where pavement ends,

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 Snyder Guard Station (Wy) cost per night?+
Snyder Guard Station (Wy) costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Snyder Guard Station (Wy) open?+
Snyder Guard Station (Wy) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Snyder Guard Station (Wy) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Snyder Guard Station (Wy)?+
Snyder Guard Station (Wy) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Snyder Guard Station (Wy)?+
Snyder Guard Station (Wy) 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 Snyder Guard Station (Wy)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Snyder Guard Station (Wy) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Snyder Guard Station (Wy) open, and what are check-in times?+
Snyder Guard Station (Wy) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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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
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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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★ 3.9 (14)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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