Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234582
When La Barge Guard Station reopens
La Barge Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings 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 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 107 open for online reservation · 32 reserved · 44 closed.
Where the open windows are
41.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 107 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online41.5%
Open site-nights107 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)32 / 139
Weekday openings64
Weekend openings43
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 64 fall on weekdays and 43 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 29 tracked site-nights are open there — 29 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 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: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| CABIN | 107 |
This cabin currently has 107 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Dec 16
Next open weekendFri · Dec 18
November0 of 29 · closed
The next bookable night is Dec 16; the first open weekend starts Dec 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
107 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at La Barge Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 5 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Dec 16 at site CABIN.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABIN | Not recorded | None | 107 | 58 nights | Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 18, Dec 19, Dec 20, Dec 21, Dec 22, Dec 23, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 26, Dec 27 +95 more |
About La Barge Guard Station
Overview
Historic La Barge Guard Station is located 87 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming in the Hams Fork Area of Bridger-Teton National Forest. The cabin is situated in beautiful La Barge Meadow, among vibrant summer wildflowers at the base of pine-covered Commissary Ridge.
Constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the rustic cabin welcomes guests for sightseeing, hiking, fishing and more. Pets and horses are allowed at the cabin.
Recreation
Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are popular summer activities in the surrounding area. The Wagner Pass Trail begins behind the cabin, offering scenic hiking as it follows the Lander Cutoff Historical Trail. Snowmobiling and cross country skiing can be done right out the front door in winter.
La Barge Creek offers pleasant trout fishing opportunities.
Facilities
The guard station is a basic, 1930s style CCC cabin with two rooms. It sleeps six people on three bunkbeds with mattresses. The cabin is available year-round. The cabin is equipped with a propane oven, refrigerator, lights and a wood stove. Water is not guaranteed and if water is on , i ndoor plumbing is still not available . A vault toilet is located behind the cabin. Some dishes, pots, pans and utensils are provided, but the presence of these items is not guaranteed.
No electricity, linens or bedding are provided. In winter, no drinking water is available, so guests should bring plenty for drinking and cooking. Recommended items to bring include dish soap, dish towels, toilet paper, garbage bags and a flashlight. If firewood is on site, this is a courtesy but is not guarenteed . If available, please use only what you need. Always be prepared to collect wood locally or bring to site from local resources.
Natural Features
The cabin sits near La Barge Creek in a grassy meadow at about 8,500 feet in elevation. Pine trees dot the land around the cabin and cover the surrounding hillsides.
Moose, elk, eagles and sandhill cranes are among the wildlife likely to be seen. An abundance of wildflowers color the landscape in summer.
The Bridger-Teton National Forest offers more than 3.4 million acres of public land for outdoor recreation. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 states.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Kemmerer, WY, follow US-189 north to the junction of La Barge Road, just south of the town of La Barge. Turn left on La Barge Road and travel 25 miles (the first 11 miles of this road are paved) to the forest boundary. Continue following La Barge Road/Forest Road 10138 for 14 more miles to the Tri Basin Divide/Forest Road 10072 junction and turn left. Drive 1/2-mile and turn left. La Barge Guard Station is at the end of the road. From Afton, WY, follow US-89 south 14.5 miles to the Smith's Fork Road/Forest Road 10072 junction. Turn left at the junction and follow Smith's Fork Road for about 22 miles to the La Barge Guard Station road. Turn right. La Barge Guard Station is at the end of the road. Winter access is by snowmobile only on a 22-mile trail.
308 Us Hwy 189 N, Kemmerer, WY 83101307-877-4415
BikingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingHuntingWildlife ViewingWinter Sports
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234582 · facility
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at La Barge Guard Station?
Reservations for La Barge Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 107 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (58.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings 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 16:20 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 La Barge Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings 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 La Barge Guard Station?
5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Dec 16 at site CABIN. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at La Barge Guard Station?
April 2027, with 30 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at La Barge Guard Station?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Dec 16 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Dec 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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