Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234251
When Egan Basin Guard Station reopens
Egan Basin Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 32 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 28 open for online reservation · 1 reserved · 3 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
12.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 28 of 32 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online12.5%
Open site-nights28 / 32
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 29
Weekday openings17
Weekend openings11
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 17 fall on weekdays and 11 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027May shows no online availability. 0 of 3 tracked site-nights are open there — 3 not yet released.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 28 |
This site currently has 28 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendSat · Nov 7
May0 of 3 · not yet released
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 7. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
28 open site-nights across 1 site at Egan Basin Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 28 | 24 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +16 more |
About Egan Basin Guard Station
Overview
Egan Basin Guard Station is a rustic retreat in the Montpelier Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southeastern Idaho, near the Utah border. The Montpelier area is known for its abundance of year-round recreational opportunities. The guard station is accessible by SUV/4 wheel drive during warmer weather. Snow conditions may exist in the Fall and spring. The cabin is used as a warming hut during the winter months and is not reservable (December 1 to April 30). The cabin provides few amenities, so guests should be prepared to haul most of the gear and supplies they'll need to make their stay comfortable.
Recreation
Guests can enjoy nearby trails for hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicles ( Idaho OHV safety message ). Winter sports include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Anglers can fish in nearby Beaver Creek. Hunting areas are located nearby.
Facilities
The guard station has a maximum capacity of 15 people. This is a single-room A-frame cabin with a table and chairs, two single beds and a sleeping loft. A wood stove is provided for heat and firewood may be available.
A picnic table is just outside the cabin. An outhouse with vault toilet is located on-site.
Water and electricity are not available. Guests must provide their own drinking water. A cook stove, light sources, cookware, kitchen utensils, bedding and emergency supplies are not provided.
Guests must bring trash bags to pack out their garbage, and are expected to clean the cabin before leaving.
Natural Features
Egan Basin Guard Station is situated in an open meadow surrounded by mixed conifers and aspens. Wildflowers dot the landscape in the summer. The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,500 feet surrounded by the limestone and dolomite peaks of the Bear River Mountains.
Large populations of deer, elk and moose inhabit this rugged backcountry. Pikas and marmots make their home here as well. Beavers are often spotted in the mountain streams.
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedMax party 15
Getting there
Egan Basin Guard Station is located 31 miles southwest of Montpelier, Idaho. Follow Highway 89 south 17 miles to St. Charles. Turn west on 200 North. Continue west 1.5 miles to Forest Road 411 (Green Canyon) and follow 411 west/southwest to Forest Road 415. At this intersection, follow the signs west 5 miles to the guard station sign, turn south for 1/4 mile to the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office.
322 N 4Th St, Montpelier, ID 83254208-847-0375
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234251 · facility
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Egan Basin Guard Station?
Reservations for Egan Basin Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 28 of 32 tracked site-nights are open (87.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Egan Basin Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Egan Basin Guard Station?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Egan Basin Guard Station?
November 2026, with 28 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 29.
When is the next open date at Egan Basin Guard Station?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Nov 7. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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