No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Diamond Creek Guard Station continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 74 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026): 44 open for online reservation · 30 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 26 fall on weekdays and 18 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026November holds the most room. 30 of 30 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 |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Diamond Creek Guard Station | 44 |
This site currently has 44 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 30; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 3 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 30 at site Diamond Creek Guard Station.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Creek Guard Station | Not recorded | None | 44 | 37 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29 +32 more |
About Diamond Creek Guard Station
Overview
Diamond Creek Guard Station is located 30 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho. The current building was constructed in the early 1990â??s as a snowmobile warming hut.
The cabin is accessible by car in warmer months and by snowmobile in winter. The cabin provides a few conveniences; however, guests should be prepared to bring the supplies and equipment they need to make their stay more comfortable.
Recreation
The Bear Canyon OHV Trail is about two miles north of the guard station . Hikers and mountain bikers will also find trails nearby. The area surrounding the cabin is a playground for snowmobilers and skiers in the winter months.
Anglers can fish in nearby Diamond Creek. The surrounding area also attracts big game and game bird hunters.
Facilities
The guard station has a maximum capacity of 15 people. There are a total of four beds. Please bring your own sleeping pad and bedding. There are also two small lofts that provide an additional sleeping area. A wood stove heats the cabin. A vault toilet and picnic table is located outside.
No water or electricity is available at the cabin. Guests will need to supply their own water for drinking, washing and cooking. Bedding, cookware, kitchen utensils and emergency supplies are not provided.
Guests are required to bring garbage bags to pack out their trash. The cabin should be cleaned before leaving; guests should bring some cleaning supplies.
Natural Features
The cabin sits in a meadow at an elevation of 6,900 feet surrounded by the peaks of Dry Ridge and the Webster sub-range in southeastern Idaho. Stands of aspen and lodgepole pine dot the landscape.
Wildlife in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest includes black bears, wolves, elk, moose, mule deer, bison, grizzly bears , mountain lions and pronghorn.
Getting there
From Soda Springs, take Highway 34 north approximately 12 miles to the China Hat turnoff (Blackfoot River Narrows). This road will follow Blackfoot River for another 11 miles to a junction; there is a Forest Service sign at this point. Take the right fork (Caribou National Forest Road 102) southeast for another 12 miles to the guard station. The road will turn into Diamond Creek Road. The guard station is about 1 mile south of the Johnson Guard Station. Maps are available upon request at the district office.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Diamond Creek Guard Station?
Reservations for Diamond Creek Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 44 of 74 tracked site-nights are currently open (59.5%). 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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Diamond Creek Guard Station?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 30 at site Diamond Creek Guard Station. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Diamond Creek Guard Station?
November 2026, with 30 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Diamond Creek Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 30 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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