La Barge Guard Station
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. Pets and horses are allowed at the cabin.
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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 | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABIN | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 5 | 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 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | $60 a night |
The guard station is a basic, 1930s style CCC cabin with two rooms. It sleeps six people on three bunkbeds with mattresses. The cabin is available year-round. The cabin is equipped with a propane oven, refrigerator, lights and a wood stove. A vault toilet is located behind the cabin. No electricity, linens or bedding are provided. In winter, no drinking water is available, so guests should bring plenty for drinking and cooking. Recommended items to bring include dish soap, dish towels, toilet paper, garbage bags and a flashlight. If available, please use only what you need. Always be prepared to collect wood locally or bring to site from local resources.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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.
| Nearest town | Kemmerer, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 42.5194° N, 110.6994° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Water is not guaranteed and if water is on, i ndoor plumbing is still not available.
- Some dishes, pots, pans and utensils are provided, but the presence of these items is not guaranteed.
- If firewood is on site, this is a courtesy but is not guarenteed.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Top Outdoor Shop ↗ | 16.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 31.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Airstream of Wyoming ↗ | 40.6 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 12.4 miContag Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1 miSmiths Fork Snowmobile Trail ↗16.6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1 miMiddle Piney South ↗8.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.2 miPoker Creek ↗6.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miHobble Creek ↗6.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.5 miCoppermine-Labarge ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miWagner Mt. - Poker Hollow3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miLaBarge Cabin Trailhead ↗Bridger-Teton National Forest
- 1.2 miLittle Corral Creek 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 12.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.1 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
The cabin sits near La Barge Creek in a grassy meadow at about 8,500 feet in elevation. Pine trees dot the land around the cabin and cover the surrounding hillsides. 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 land 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 states.
Recreation
Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are popular summer activities in the surrounding area. The Wagner Pass Trail begins behind the cabin, offering scenic hiking as it follows the Lander Cutoff Historical Trail. Snowmobiling and cross country skiing can be done right out the front door in winter. La Barge Creek offers pleasant trout fishing opportunities.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at La Barge Guard Station?
Sites at La Barge Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at La Barge Guard Station?
$60 a night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at La Barge Guard Station?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does La Barge Guard Station have?
2 sites, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at La Barge Guard Station?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at La Barge Guard Station?
Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are popular summer activities in the surrounding area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to La Barge Guard Station?
Kemmerer, Wyoming.
Source: Getting there
What if La Barge Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Middle Piney Lake Campground (8.9 mi, first-come), Hobble Creek Campground (9.4 mi, first-come), and Cottonwood Lake Campground (10.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby