Diamond Creek Guard Station
Diamond Creek Guard Station is located 30 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho. The current building was constructed in the early 1990â??s as a snowmobile warming hut. The cabin is accessible by car in warmer months and by snowmobile in winter. The cabin provides a few conveniences; however, guests should be prepared to bring the supplies and equipment they need to make their stay more comfortable.
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| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Creek Guard Station | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 15 / 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 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The guard station has a maximum capacity of 15 people. There are a total of four beds. Please bring your own sleeping pad and bedding. There are also two small lofts that provide an additional sleeping area. A wood stove heats the cabin. A vault toilet and picnic table is located outside. No water or electricity is available at the cabin. Guests will need to supply their own water for drinking, washing and cooking. Bedding, cookware, kitchen utensils and emergency supplies are not provided. Guests are required to bring garbage bags to pack out their trash. The cabin should be cleaned before leaving; guests should bring some cleaning supplies.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Soda Springs, take Highway 34 north approximately 12 miles to the China Hat turnoff (Blackfoot River Narrows). This road will follow Blackfoot River for another 11 miles to a junction; there is a Forest Service sign at this point. Take the right fork (Caribou National Forest Road 102) southeast for another 12 miles to the guard station.
| Nearest town | Montpelier, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.7010° N, 111.1989° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Top Outdoor Shop ↗ | 13.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18 mi |
| RV sales & service | Airstream of Wyoming ↗ | 26.6 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 10.8 miLander Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miStewart Flat0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.6 miSouth Fork Timber Creek1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.7 miJohnson Creek0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.1 miHornet Canyon ATV East0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.4 miDiamond Creek0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.4 miHornet Canyon ATV4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
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
The cabin sits in a meadow at an elevation of 6,900 feet surrounded by the peaks of Dry Ridge and the Webster sub-range in southeastern Idaho. Stands of aspen and lodgepole pine dot the landscape. Wildlife in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest includes black bears, wolves, elk, moose, mule deer, bison, grizzly bears, mountain lions and pronghorn.
Recreation
The Bear Canyon OHV Trail is about two miles north of the guard station. Hikers and mountain bikers will also find trails nearby. The area surrounding the cabin is a playground for snowmobilers and skiers in the winter months. Anglers can fish in nearby Diamond Creek. The surrounding area also attracts big game and game bird hunters.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Diamond Creek Guard Station?
Sites at Diamond 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 Diamond Creek Guard Station?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Diamond Creek Guard Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Diamond Creek Guard Station?
Diamond Creek Guard Station is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Diamond Creek Guard Station?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Diamond Creek Guard Station?
The Bear Canyon OHV Trail is about two miles north of the guard station. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Diamond Creek Guard Station?
Montpelier, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Diamond Creek Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Summit View Campground (11 mi), Swift Creek Campground (14.9 mi, first-come), and Pine Bar Campground (18.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby