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 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.
Total reservations in February โ 2023: 1 ยท 2024: 3 ยท 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.
- โขJuly 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?
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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