Clear Creek Guard Station
Clear Creek Guard Station is located 20 miles northeast of Montpelier, Idaho. Not much is known about the history of this guard station site, but it's believed to have been an administrative site since 1910. Several different buildings have either been built or relocated to this site since then. The current A-frame cabin was built by the Young Adult Conservation Corps in 1980. The cabin is accessible by car when there is no snow. Guests should be prepared to snowmobile in winter, and they are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. The snowmobile trip is about 5 miles from Crow Creek and 10 miles from Montpelier Reservoir.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | Full | 15 / – |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
The guard station has a maximum capacity of 15 people. This single-room cabin has three single beds. Please bring your own sleeping pads and bedding. A wood stove is provided for heat and firewood may be available. A table and chairs are provided. An outhouse, picnic table and campfire ring are located outside. Guests are required to bring their own water, as well as garbage bags for packing out trash. Lighting, a cook stove, cooking pots, kitchen utensils, bedding, towels and first aid supplies are not available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Montpelier, take Highway 89 east for 7 miles. At the Montpelier Reservoir (Crow Creek Road)/ Forest Road 111, turn north and travel 13 miles to the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office. From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 south and turn right on WY 236 North.
| Nearest town | Montpelier, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.5264° N, 111.1700° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Water is not provided at the cabin.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Top Outdoor Shop ↗ | 16.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Airstream of Wyoming ↗ | 37.8 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miClear Creek ↗5.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.7 miWhite Dugway2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.2 miRed Rock1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miCrow Creek3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.9 miWarm Creek3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miBeaver Dam Creek3.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Natural features
Clear Creek Guard Station is tucked up against a mixed conifer and aspen forest at the edge of a meadow at an elevation of 6,500 feet. The cabin sits near the confluence of Crow Creek and Clear Creek. The surrounding landscape is rugged and mountainous. Area wildlife includes black bear, wolf, elk, moose, mule deer, bison, grizzly bear, mountain lion and pronghorn ( bear safety tips ).
Recreation
This area offers myriad recreational opportunities. Nearby trails attract mountain bikers, hikers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts ( Idaho OHV safety message ). Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are popular winter activities. Anglers can fish in Clear Creek. Hunting is available in season.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Clear Creek Guard Station?
Sites at Clear Creek Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Clear Creek Guard Station?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Clear Creek Guard Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Clear Creek Guard Station?
This area offers myriad recreational opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Clear Creek Guard Station?
Montpelier, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Clear Creek Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Summit View Campground (6.8 mi), Allred Flat Campground (11 mi, first-come), and Montpelier Canyon Campground (13.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby