Cub River Guard Station
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Cub River Guard Station in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Cub River Guard Station was established in 1907, and the first cabin was built in 1909 about a mile from the current site. This cabin was short-lived, and a second structure was built in 1922 and used until 1934. A third structure occupied this area after that until it burned down in 1957. The current cabin was built 2 years later. The cabin is open year-round and can be accessed by car in warmer months. Guests must
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest charging: 19.7 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Cub River Guard Station FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Cub River Guard Station?
Cub River Guard Station in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Cub River Guard Station when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Cub River Guard Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Cub River Guard Station and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Cub River Guard Station a good campground?
Cub River Guard Station holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 24 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Cub River Guard Station located?
Cub River Guard Station is located in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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