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Egan Basin Guard Station

โ˜…4.6(17 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandCaribou-Targhee National Forest ยท Montpelier, Idaho
๐ŸŒŠRiver Access๐Ÿ”๏ธMountain Views๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐ŸŒพOpen Meadow๐ŸฅพHiking๐ŸŽฃFishing

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About Egan Basin Guard Station

Egan Basin Guard Station is a national park campground at Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Franklin County, Idaho. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Caribou-Targhee National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears โ€” so you just check out.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 17 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Caribou-Targhee National Forest include Cloverleaf Campground, NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON, Porcupine (id), Davis Canyon Campground and Willow Flat Campground.

Reservation Trends - Egan Basin Guard Station
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Total reservations in March โ€” 2025: 2

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Location

Address

Montpelier, Idaho

Coordinates

42.0536, -111.5708

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJuly sees 14 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Photos

Egan Basin Guard Station campsite photo 1 - Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho
Egan Basin Guard Station campsite photo 2 - Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho
Egan Basin Guard Station campsite photo 3 - Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho
Egan Basin Guard Station campsite photo 4 - Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho
Egan Basin Guard Station campsite photo 5 - Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho
Egan Basin Guard Station campsite photo 6 - Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho

Egan Basin Guard Station FAQ

How far in advance should I book Egan Basin Guard Station?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Egan Basin Guard Station?

July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Egan Basin Guard Station. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Egan Basin Guard Station right now?

Yes! There are currently 13 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Egan Basin Guard Station, with availability on 13 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.

Where is Egan Basin Guard Station located?

Egan Basin Guard Station is located in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, near Montpelier, Idaho.

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