Snyder Guard Station (Wy)
Campground · Wyoming · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Bridger National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 4
- People per site
- 8,048 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Snyder Guard Station is located in beautiful Snyder Basin, 22 miles west of Big Piney, Wyoming. The cabin makes an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, snowmachine, hunt or fish. Photographers are enchanted by the region's landscape and opportunities for wildlife watching.
Open year-round, the cabin provides a horse corral for equestrian campers and allows pets as well. Winter access is by snowmobile, snowshoes or cross-country skis on a 10-mile trail.
Recreation
The Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail can be accessed nearby within the basin, offering exciting hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities. Nearby streams provide trout fishing.In winter months, nearly 100 miles of snowmobile trails are open for exploring. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are other popular cold weather activities.
Facilities
The rustic log cabin sleeps four people and has propane heat and propane lights. Propane will be shut off at the cabin upon arrival. Guests will need to turn the propane on upon arrival. The cutoff valve is located on the SW corner (Fridge corner) on the outside of the cabin. Please turn propane off at the cabin upon departure. A wood burning stove was installed in 2018 to help with the heat. A vault toilet is located outside next to the building. Two bunk beds with mattresses are provided, as well as two dressers, a cabinet, and two chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook stove, a variety of cookware and utensils, a table with four chairs, a refrigerator and a sink. No electricity is available, guests must bring their own supply of water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Recommended items to bring include food, bedding, matches, dish soap, dish rags, toilet paper, garbage bags and a flashlight.
Mice, bats, birds, spiders and other small rodents and insect do live in the wild and mountain areas. Be prepared to have them in and around the cabin area. Please NEVER leave a live trap set after you leave.
Natural Features
The cabin sits in a grassy meadow surrounded by pine trees at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The cabin compound provides views of picturesque peaks including Riley Ridge.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 lands 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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 276-3375.Nearby Attractions
Wyoming Peak is located close by for those that like to hike. Middle Piney Lake, North Piney Lake are great fishing sites along with many near-by creeks. .The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 2 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 4 people per site
- Loops: SNGS, Scan & Pay
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.
2 campsites at Snyder Guard Station (Wy)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | SNGS | Cabin Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| S&P Site Type 0 | Scan & Pay | Management | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 4 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Kemmerer, WY, take US-189 north for 68.5 miles to Big Piney. Turn left onto State Highway 350 (main street in Big Piney), heading west from Big Piney. Stay on the main road all the way to the Forest (headed towards Middle Piney) and Forest Rd 10046. Just after you enter the Forest boundry turn left (south) on Indian Creek/Cole Creek RD 10046, fallow that road South to FS rd 10128, then turn right (west) and fallow signes. (PLEASE do not use google for direction or turn where pavement ends, continue all the way to Middle Piney area)
42.49583, -110.53111 · 42°29'45.0"N 110°31'52.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 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 Snyder Guard Station (Wy)
- Can you reserve a site at Snyder Guard Station (Wy)?
- Yes, Snyder Guard Station (Wy) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Snyder Guard Station (Wy) have?
- 2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Snyder Guard Station (Wy)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Snyder Guard Station (Wy).
- Does Snyder Guard Station (Wy) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Snyder Guard Station (Wy)?
- Campfires are allowed at Snyder Guard Station (Wy). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Snyder Guard Station (Wy) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Snyder Guard Station (Wy)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $90/group size of 1-6 $110/group size of 7-13 $150/groups size of 14+
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Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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