Can you reserve a site at Stump Creek Guard Station?

Yes, Stump Creek Guard Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Stump Creek Guard Station, Idaho — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Stump Creek Guard Station is located along what was once the Lander Cutoff for the Oregon Trail. Visitors can trace the path that covered wagons traveled on over 150 years ago on their way to the Pacific Northwest. Wagon ruts are still carved into the soil.

The guard station is accessible by car during warmer months, but guests should be prepared to ski, snowshoe or snowmobile more than a mile to reach he cabin in winter. Guest will need to bring much of their own supplies and gear to ensure a comfortable stay.

Recreation

Hikers, horseback riders, cross-country skiers and mountain bikers have access to the Stump Creek/Lander Trail, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Off-road vehicle trails are nearby (Idaho OHV safety message).

Anglers can fish in Stump Creek. Hunting for game and game birds is also a popular pastime in the area.

Facilities

The cabin can accommodate a maximum of 15 people. One large sleeping room is available with a total of two bunk beds. Please bring your own sleeping pads. The kitchen has a gas stove for cooking, a few dishes and cups and a table with chairs. A propane heater and propane lanterns are provided, and propane is available. A vault toilet is on-site. Water and electricity are not available at the cabin. Guests must provide their own drinking water, as well as garbage bags for parking out trash. Bedding, towels, dish soap and emergency supplies like flashlights and a first aid kit are not provided. Guests should be prepared to shovel snow in the winter to access the cabin and outhouse.

Pets are not allowed inside the guard station. Pets must be on a leash at all times when on the guard station site. Clean up all pet waste before checking out of the facility

Natural Features

The guard station is situated at an elevation of 6,500 feet in a scenic mountain valley dotted with mixed-growth pines. The dwelling sits in an open, grassy area surrounded by sagebrush. Thickets of willow line meandering Stump Creek, which flows adjacent to the cabin.

Wildlife in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest includes black bear, wolf, elk, moose, mule deer, bison, grizzly bear, mountain lion and pronghorn (bear safety tips).

Nearby Attractions

Auburn, Wyoming is the nearest town for groceries and supplies.

The facts

Season: Year round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Up to 15 people per site
Loops: STUMP CREEK 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.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Stump Creek Guard Station

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	STUMP CREEK GUARD STATION	Cabin Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	15

Getting there

From Afton, Wyoming, travel 4 miles north on Highway 89 to the town of Grover. At Grover, turn west and travel 3 miles to Auburn. Then go south 1/2 mile to Road 110, then west 4 miles to Road 109 for 2 miles. This will put you at the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office.

42.79417, -111.08000 · 42°47'39.0"N 111°4'48.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	2.2	2.3	2.1	2.3	2.9	2.1	1.1	1.3	1.8	2.2	2.2	2.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 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 Stump Creek Guard Station

Can you reserve a site at Stump Creek Guard Station?: Yes, Stump Creek Guard Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Stump Creek Guard Station have?: 1 site.

Also listed by

Stump Creek Guard Station also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Stump Creek Guard Station's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Restrictions:

Capacity: 15 people Snow machine access only in winter.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Stump Creek Guard Station

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Clear Creek Guard Station 19.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Greys River Ranger District 8.9 mi · Facility
Swift Creek Campground 10 mi · Campground
Pine Bar Campground 14 mi · Campground
Mill Canyon Campground 14.5 mi · Campground
Tincup Campground 14.6 mi · Campground
Cottonwood/Fish Creek Areas 17.1 mi · Facility
Gravel Creek Campground 18 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 208-847-0375
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-22.

Stump Creek Guard Station