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Snyder Guard Station (Wy)

Bridger-Teton National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Snyder Guard Station is located in beautiful Snyder Basin, 22 miles west of Big Piney, Wyoming. The rustic log cabin sleeps four people and has propane heat and propane lights. The cabin sits in a grassy meadow surrounded by pine trees at an elevation of 8,000 feet.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The rustic log cabin sleeps four people and has propane heat and propane lights. Propane will be shut off at the cabin upon arrival. Guests will need to turn the propane on upon arrival. The cutoff valve is located on the SW corner (Fridge corner) on the outside of the cabin. Please turn propane off at the cabin upon departure. A wood burning stove was installed in 2018 to help with the heat. A vault toilet is located outside next to the building. Two bunk beds with mattresses are provided, as well as two dressers, a cabinet, and two chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook stove, a variety of cookware and utensils, a table with four chairs, a refrigerator and a sink. No electricity is available, guests must bring their own supply of water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Recommended items to bring include food, bedding, matches, dish soap, dish rags, toilet paper, garbage bags and a flashlight. Mice, bats, birds, spiders and other small rodents and insect do live in the wild and mountain areas. Be prepared to have them in and around the cabin area. Please NEVER leave a live trap set after you leave.

Natural Features

The cabin sits in a grassy meadow surrounded by pine trees at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The cabin compound provides views of picturesque peaks including Riley Ridge. 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 lands 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.

Recreation

The Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail can be accessed nearby within the basin, offering exciting hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities. Nearby streams provide trout fishing. In winter months, nearly 100 miles of snowmobile trails are open for exploring. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are other popular cold weather activities.

Nearby Attractions

Wyoming Peak is located close by for those that like to hike. Middle Piney Lake, North Piney Lake are great fishing sites along with many near-by creeks. .

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

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Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 01

SNGS

CABIN NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

4

people

Full

shade

Important notices

Entry requires a combonation that will be emailed to you at a later date.
If you smell gas upon arrival, please open the doors and let the cabin air out for 5-10 minutes. Then proceed to check that the lights are in the off position and that the pilot lights are lit. The instructions for pilot lights are in the cabin.
We DO NOT clean after each renter. It is the responsiblilty of each renter to make sure the cabin is left Better Than You Found It, do NOT leave for someone else to clean up.
There is NO running water, camper MUST bring own water supply.

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Common questions

Is Snyder Guard Station (Wy) available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 29. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Snyder Guard Station (Wy)?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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