Caribou Mountain Guard Station
Alpine Northwest, Idaho · 6,437 ft · In Caribou-Targhee National Forest
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,437 ft (1,962 m)6,437 ft1,962 m
Sites1
Caribou Mountain Guard Station lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
Caribou Mountain and the National Forest are named 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 recreational activities.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Caribou Mountain Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedAreas Of Fog then Sunny, 1% chance of rain52°26°
- ThuPatchy Fog then Sunny59°28°
- FriSunny62°29°
- SatSunny61°31°
- SunSunny61°33°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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