Egan Basin Guard Station
Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cache National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 15
- People per site
- 8,447 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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 SUV/4 wheel drive during warmer weather. Snow conditions may exist in the Fall and spring. The cabin is used as a warming hut during the winter months and is not reservable (December 1 to April 30). 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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 15 people per site
- Loops: EGAN BASIN GUARD STATION
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Egan Basin Guard Station
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | EGAN BASIN GUARD STATION | Cabin Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 15 |
Getting there
42.05361, -111.57083 · 42°3'13.0"N 111°34'15.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.9 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 5.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Egan Basin Guard Station
- Can you reserve a site at Egan Basin Guard Station?
- Yes, Egan Basin Guard Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Egan Basin Guard Station have?
- 1 site.
Camping near Egan Basin Guard Station
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- Albert Moser 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Red Banks Campground 10.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Beaver Creek Campground 3.2 mi · Campground
- Marijuana Flat Campground 7.8 mi · Campground
- High Creek Campground 10 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 208-847-0375
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-22.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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