Can you reserve a site at Kelley Guard Station?

Yes, Kelley Guard Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Kelley Guard Station have?

2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Kelley Guard Station?

Yes, pets are allowed at Kelley Guard Station.

Are campfires allowed at Kelley Guard Station?

Campfires are allowed at Kelley Guard Station. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Kelley Guard Station, Wyoming — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Kelley Guard Station is a historic Forest Service guard station built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. Located about 45 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming, along the Big Springs Scenic Backway, the cabin attracts overnight guests year-round and provides convenient access to hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

Big Springs Scenic Backway is a 68-mile road that boasts magnificent mountain views, wildflowers covered meadows and river valleys where grazing sheep may be spotted.

Recreation

Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing and off-road vehicle riding are popular summer activities in the surrounding area. Snowmobiling and cross country skiing can be done right out the front door in winter.

Facilities

This rustic two-room cabin sleeps four people on two bunkbeds with mattresses. The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove, refrigerator that is shut off when not in use, propane lights and a small wood stove for heat. A picnic table and campfire ring are located outside the cabin.

Water is not available at this time. Guests should bring water for drinking and cooking. Outside vault toilet avalible year round with seasonal water faucet located outside. Some dishes, pots, pans and utensils are provided, however the presence of these items is not guaranteed.

No linens or bedding are provided. Recommended items to bring include food, bedding, dish soap, dish rags, toilet paper, garbage bags and a flashlight. If firewood is on site, this is a courtesy but is not guarenteed. If wood is available, please only use what you need. Always be prepared to collect locally or bring to site from local resources.

Natural Features

The cabin is perched on a grassy space surrounded by a stand of mixed conifers at 8,200 feet in elevation. Kelley Creek flows beside the guard station, offering a serene soundtrack of flowing water.

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.

The facts

1 bookable site
2 sites in total, including non-bookable
Up to 4 people per site
Loops: KEGS, Scan & Pay

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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2 campsites at Kelley Guard Station

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
CABIN	KEGS	Cabin Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	4	🐾
S&P Site Type 0	Scan & Pay	Management	—	Gravel	—	4	🐾

Getting there

From Kemmerer, WY, follow U.S. Highway 189 north to the junction of Wyoming Highway 233 and Ham's Fork Road. Turn left on Ham's Fork Road and drive about 38 miles (the first 19 miles of this road is paved) to Ham's Fork Campground. Just past the campground, take the left fork in the road and cross Ham's Fork River. Drive about 2.5 miles to Green Knoll/Forest Road 10198 junction and turn left. Then drive 3.8 miles to Nugent Park/Forest Road 10069 junction and turn right. Drive 0.8 miles to Kelley Guard Station Road and turn right. The guard station is about 1/2-mile from the junction.

Winter access is by snowmobile only on a 10-mile trail.

42.26444, -110.79889 · 42°15'52.0"N 110°47'56.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 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 Kelley Guard Station

Can you reserve a site at Kelley Guard Station?: Yes, Kelley Guard Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Kelley Guard Station have?: 2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Kelley Guard Station?: Yes, pets are allowed at Kelley Guard Station.
Are campfires allowed at Kelley Guard Station?: Campfires are allowed at Kelley Guard Station. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$60/group size of 4

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Kelley Guard Station

Scaler Guard Station 15.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Allred Flats Group Picnic Site 17.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
La Barge Guard Station 18.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Snyder Guard Station (Wy) 21 mi · Campground · we watch it
Montpelier Canyon Campground 22.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cottonwood Group Picnic Site 25.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Spring Scenic Backway 1.3 mi · Facility
Hams Fork Campground 3.6 mi · Campground
Hobble Creek Campground 9.3 mi · Campground
Lake Alice Campground 10.1 mi · Campground
Smith Fork Area 18.3 mi · Facility
LaBarge Guard Station 18.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 307-877-4415
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Kelley Guard Station