Scaler Guard Station
The Scaler Guard Station location is in Kemmerer, Wyoming
83101. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Scaler Guard Station facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
308 Us Hwy 189 N
Kemmerer
Wyoming
83101
Phone number
307-877-4415
Campground information Kemmerer, Wyoming
Overview
Historic Scaler Guard Station, located 78 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming, provides an excellent hideaway for cabin camping enthusiasts. The cabin allows pets and horses. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails are in the vicinity.
Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the former ranger guard station dates back to 1937.
Recreation
The nearby Absaroka Ridge Trailhead leads hikers and horseback riders along Fontenelle Creek, and provides access into Pomeroy Basin. This trail also attracts big game hunters. Other trails throughout the LaBarge Creek area are ideal for mountain bikers and horse travel.
Facilities
The three-room guard station is a traditional 1930s-era forest cabin that sleeps six guests on three bunkbeds with mattresses. A picnic table and campfire ring are located outside in front of the cabin.
There is no running water available at this cabin. The cabin is equipped with a propane stove and oven, a propane refrigerator, lights and a wood stove. A vault toilet is located behind the structure. Some dishes, pots, pans and utensils are provided, however the presence of these items is not guaranteed.
No electricity, linens or bedding are provided. In winter, no drinking water is available, so guests should bring plenty for drinking and cooking. Recommended items to bring include dish soap, dish towerls, toilet paper, gargbag bags and a flashlight. If firewood is on site, this is a courtesy but is not guarenteed. If wood is available, please use only what you need. Always be prepared to collect wood locally or bering to site from local resources.
Natural Features
Sagebrush and grasses cover the area behind the cabin. A few pines are dispersed in the vicinity, but shade by the cabin is limited.
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 states.
Frequently Asked Questions About 308 Us Hwy 189 N Kemmerer, WY
How do I make a reservation with Scaler Guard Station?
To make reservations at Scaler Guard Station, you can call the office at 307-877-4415.
Where is Scaler Guard Station located?
The Scaler Guard Station is located at 308 Us Hwy 189 N in Kemmerer,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Scaler Guard Station have tent or RV camping?
Scaler Guard Station offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 307-877-4415 to make sure things haven’t changed.