Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234605
When Pebble Guard Station reopens
Pebble Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 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 · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 151 open for online reservation · 25 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 5 closed.
Where the open windows are
17.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 151 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online17.5%
Open site-nights151 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)25 / 176
Weekday openings90
Weekend openings61
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 90 fall on weekdays and 61 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 151 |
This site currently has 151 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
151 open site-nights across 1 site at Pebble Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 4 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site 01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 50 ft | None | 151 | 83 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +139 more |
About Pebble Guard Station
Overview
Pebble Guard Station is located at the base of Bonneville Peak along beautiful Pebble Creek, a tributary of the Portneuf River. The rustic one-room cabin offers a secluded retreat on four fenced acres, surrounded by high mountain vistas.
The original Pebble Guard Station was built in 1908. The current structure stands at a higher altitude and was built in 1933.
Guests can drive to Pebble Guard Station during warmer months, but it can only be accessed by snowmobile or other snow means in the winter. Those arriving in winter should expect to haul their gear and supplies for about 6 miles on a groomed trail. The cabin supplies most of the comforts of home, especially during the warmer months, but guests may need to bring some additional items.
Recreation
Guests at Pebble Guard Station will find opportunities for recreation year-round. Hunting is a popular pastime, and a nearby beaver pond provides good fishing and wading. Trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles are nearby ( Idaho OHV safety message ). In winter, the area turns into a snowmobiling playground.
Facilities
Pebble Guard Station can accommodate up to six people on the two bunkbeds and folding cots provided.
Cabin amenities include a mudroom with a sink, countertop, and seasonal shower facilities. The main room serves as the kitchen and sleeping room with two bunk beds with mattresses, a wood stove, table with chairs, folding cots, a broom and dustpan, and stove/oven. Propane appliances include lights, stove/oven, and water heater.
The propane heater located in the main room is currently not functional. Guests should come prepared with their own firewood to heat the cabin with the wood stove.
Water is only availble during the summer season. A single vault toilet, campfire ring, grill, lantern post, and picnic table are located outside.
The parking area can accommodate up to 3 RVs. The main access road, Pebble Road, FS #036, is closed after November 15 every year and guests will have to walk, bike, ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile in approximately 6 miles on a groomed trail to the cabin. Winter guests should call the Westside Ranger District to check snow conditions before reserving this cabin from November through May. Winter guests need to bring their own water.
Guests may find limited dishes and cookware. Bedding, towels, first aid and emergency supplies, matches, lanterns, and flashlights are not provided.
Guests are expected to clean the cabin and pack out their trash before leaving. Garbage bags and cleaning supplies are not available.
Pebble Guard Station is managed by Pinnacle Parks Llc under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For questions please contact 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm.
Natural Features
The cabin is located at 6,320 feet on the open foothills of Pebble Basin, which offers expansive views into the high country of Bonneville Peak. This peak is the highest of the Portneuf Range, and the mountains of this range are covered with pine forest and green vegetation.
A variety of wildlife inhabits this area, including mule deer, elk, cougars, coyote and black bears ( bear safety tips ).
Nearby Attractions
Lava Hot Springs makes a fun day trip from the cabin. Visitors can enjoy a natural hot springs soaking pool, Olympic-sized swimming pool, waterslides and diving platforms. Two 9-hole disc golf courses are linked around the Lava Hot Springs pool complex.
Tubing on the Portneuf River is also a very popular activity. Tube rentals are available throughout town.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 50 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 15
Getting there
Pebble Guard Station is located about 16 miles north of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Just east of Lava Hot Springs, look for the "Pebble Area" sign and turn left (north) onto Blaser Highway/Old Highway 30. Go north on the paved highway for 9 miles to Pebble Creek Road (known locally as Mike's Place or Whiskey Mike's). Turn left (west), across railroad tracks on gravel Forest Road 036. Travel 6.5 miles to the guard station. (This road is closed on November 15th of each year.) Big Springs Campground is 1/2-mile beyond the cabin.
4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204208-236-7500
BikingBirdingCampingCross Country SkiingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingMountain BikingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsPhotographySnowmobileSnowshoeingWildlife Viewing
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Roll CS-234605 · Pebble Guard Station · Pocatello ID9 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Pebble Guard Station?
Reservations for Pebble Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 151 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (82.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 Pebble Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 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 Pebble Guard Station?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 27 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Pebble Guard Station fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Pebble Guard Station?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Pebble Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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