Caribou Guard Station
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 43.1501, -111.3199
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Caribou Mountain and the tiol Forest are med after a man known as "Cariboo Jack," who discovered gold in this area in 1870. He was an adventurous man who became a local legend. Today, the guard station on Caribou Mountain is a haven for adventurers who enjoy a variety of recreatiol activities.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Caribou Guard Station free?
No. Caribou Guard Station charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Caribou Guard Station?
From Soda Springs, take Highway 34 north approximately 33 miles. Turn left on to Greys Lake Road. Drive north about 11.5 miles on Greys Lake Road and turn right onto McCoy Creek Road (Forest Road 087). Follow McCoy Creek Road (Forest Road 087) for 6.5 miles to the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office.
Nearby
- Deer Creek Guard Station25.2 mi
- Mccain Guard Station30.6 mi
- Meadows Guard Station34.8 mi
- Cazier Guard Station46.5 mi
- Sherman Guard Station49.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
