Egan Basin Guard Station
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Egan Basin Guard Station is a rustic retreat in the Montpelier Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southeastern Idaho, near
the Utah border. The Montpelier area is known for its abundance of year-round recreational opportunities.
The guard station is accessible by car during warmer weather. Winter guests must be prepared to snowmobile to the cabin in snowy weather, and are responsible
for their own travel arrangements and safety. The cabin provides few amenities, so guests should be prepared to haul most of the gear and supplies they'll need to
make their stay comfortable.
The guard station has a maximum capacity of 15 people. This is a single-room A-frame cabin with a table and chairs, two single beds and a sleeping loft. A wood stove is provided for heat and firewood may be available.
A picnic table is just outside the cabin. An outhouse with vault toilet is located on-site.
Water and electricity are not available. Guests must provide their own drinking water. A cook stove, light sources, cookware, kitchen utensils, bedding and emergency supplies are not provided.
Guests must bring trash bags to pack out their garbage, and are expected to clean the cabin before leaving.
Need to Know
- Please call the district office at (208) 847-0375 four days prior to arrival to confirm the security combination
- Snow conditions can often affect cabin accessibility in the fall, winter and spring. Please call the Montpelier Ranger District Office to check snow conditions before reserving this cabin from November through June.
- No water is available at the cabin
- Please leave the cabin clean for the next occupant
- This is a pack-it-in/pack-it-out facility
- Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more
- Click here for more information about Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
Egan Basin Guard Station is situated in an open meadow surrounded by mixed conifers and aspens. Wildflowers dot the landscape in the summer. The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,500 feet surrounded by the limestone and dolomite peaks of the Bear River Mountains.
Large populations of deer, elk and moose inhabit this rugged backcountry. Pikas and marmots make their home here as well. Beavers are often spotted in the mountain streams.
Recreation
Guests can enjoy nearby trails for hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicles (Idaho OHV
safety message). Winter sports include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Anglers can fish in nearby Beaver Creek. Hunting areas are located nearby.
Contact Information
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322 N 4TH ST MONTPELIER ID 83254
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 208-847-0375
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Egan Basin Guard Station is located 31 miles southwest of Montpelier, Idaho. Follow Highway 89 south 17 miles to St. Charles. Turn west on 200 North. Continue west 1.5 miles to Forest Road 411 (Green Canyon) and follow 411 west/southwest to Forest Road 415. At this intersection, follow the signs west 5 miles to the guard station sign, turn south for 1/4 mile to the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office.
