Snyder Guard Station
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. Open year-round, the cabin provides a horse corral for equestrian campers and allows pets as well. Winter access is by snowmobile, snowshoes or cross-country skis on a 10-mile trail.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pull-through | Gravel | Full | No / – | 4 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The rustic log cabin sleeps four people and has propane heat and propane lights. Propane will be shut off at the cabin upon arrival. Guests will need to turn the propane on upon arrival. The cutoff valve is located on the SW corner (Fridge corner) on the outside of the cabin. Please turn propane off at the cabin upon departure. A wood burning stove was installed in 2018 to help with the heat. A vault toilet is located outside next to the building. Two bunk beds with mattresses are provided, as well as two dressers, a cabinet, and two chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook stove, a variety of cookware and utensils, a table with four chairs, a refrigerator and a sink. No electricity is available, guests must bring their own supply of water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Recommended items to bring include food, bedding, matches, dish soap, dish rags, toilet paper, garbage bags and a flashlight. Mice, bats, birds, spiders and other small rodents and insect do live in the wild and mountain areas. Be prepared to have them in and around the cabin area. Please NEVER leave a live trap set after you leave.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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.
| Nearest town | Big Piney, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 42.4958° N, 110.5311° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Top Outdoor Shop ↗ | 24.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 37.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Airstream of Wyoming ↗ | 46 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.2 miSouth Piney Creek (S Trail)2.2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2 miWyoming Range NRT Section A ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 2.7 miNorth Fork South Piney3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miLander Cutoff Nat Historic Trl ↗32.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 3.2 miSouth Piney Creek ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miMiddle Piney South ↗8.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 2 miSouth Piney Trailhead ↗Bridger-Teton National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Bridger-Teton National Forest begins about 11.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.1 miBridger-Teton National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,466,359 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The cabin sits in a grassy meadow surrounded by pine trees at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The cabin compound provides views of picturesque peaks including Riley Ridge. Moose, elk, eagles and sandhill cranes are among the wildlife likely to be seen. An abundance of wildflowers color the landscape in summer. The Bridger-Teton National Forest offers more than 3.4 million acres of public lands for outdoor recreation. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48.
Recreation
The Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail can be accessed nearby within the basin, offering exciting hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities. Nearby streams provide trout fishing. In winter months, nearly 100 miles of snowmobile trails are open for exploring. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are other popular cold weather activities.
Nearby
Wyoming Peak is located close by for those that like to hike. Middle Piney Lake, North Piney Lake are great fishing sites along with many near-by creeks.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Snyder Guard Station?
Sites at Snyder 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 Snyder Guard Station?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Snyder Guard Station have?
2 sites, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Snyder Guard Station?
Yes, pets are allowed at Snyder Guard Station. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Snyder Guard Station?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Snyder Guard Station?
The Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail can be accessed nearby within the basin, offering exciting hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Snyder Guard Station?
Big Piney, Wyoming. Wyoming Peak is located close by for those that like to hike.
Source: Getting there
What if Snyder Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Middle Piney Lake Campground (7.6 mi, first-come), Sacajawea Campground (8.5 mi, first-come), and Hobble Creek Campground (14.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby