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Eight Mile Guard Station

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandCaribou-Targhee National Forest ยท Montpelier, Idaho
๐ŸŒŠRiver Access๐Ÿ”๏ธMountain Views๐ŸŒพOpen Meadow๐ŸฅพHiking๐ŸŽฃFishing๐ŸšดBiking

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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 โ€” 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.

Reservation Trends - Eight Mile Guard Station
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Total reservations in February โ€” 2023: 1 ยท 2024: 3 ยท 2025: 1

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Location

Address

Montpelier, Idaho

Coordinates

42.5319, -111.5758

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

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

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?

Yes! There are currently 9 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Eight Mile Guard Station, with availability on 9 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.

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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