Eight Mile Guard Station
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About Eight Mile Guard Station
Eight Mile Guard Station is a national park campground at Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Bear Lake 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 — so you just check out.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Caribou-Targhee National Forest include Emigration Campground, Summit View Campground, Clear Creek Guard Station, Montpelier Canyon Campground and Diamond Creek Guard Station.
Total reservations in February — 2023: 1 · 2024: 3 · 2025: 1
Location
Address
Montpelier, Idaho
Coordinates
42.5319, -111.5758
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 14 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Emigration Campground
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Summit View Campground
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Clear Creek Guard Station
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Blackfoot Reservoir Campground
Blackfoot River
Montpelier Canyon Campground
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Diamond Creek Guard Station
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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Eight Mile Guard Station FAQ
How far in advance should I book Eight Mile 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 Eight Mile Guard Station?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Eight Mile Guard Station. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Eight Mile Guard Station right now?
Eight Mile Guard Station is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Eight Mile Guard Station located?
Eight Mile Guard Station is located in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, near Montpelier, Idaho.
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