Stump Creek Guard Station in ID -- Campground & RV Camping

Stump Creek Guard Station sits at 6,500 feet elevation in a grassy mountain valley along the meandering, willow-lined Stump Creek. The site lies on the historic Lander Cutoff of the Oregon Trail, where preserved wagon ruts remain visible. The single-room cabin sleeps up to 15 people with two bunk beds and includes a kitchen table, gas stove, propane heater, and propane lanterns. No electricity or drinking water is available, and an outhouse is located outside. Visitors fish for trout in Stump Creek, hunt, or explore the Stump Creek/Lander Trail and nearby off-road vehicle routes.

Getting there: From Afton, Wyoming, travel 4 miles north on Highway 89 to the town of Grover. At Grover, turn west and travel 3 miles to Auburn. Then go south 1/2 mile to Road 110, then west 4 miles to Road 109 for 2 miles. This will put you at the guard station. Maps are available upon request at the district office.

• Well separated here, a single-site campground with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
• Sits on broad, near-level ground.
• Horse Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads, with most of them shaded.
• Draney Peak stands 2,888 ft above the map pin, 5.4 miles southwest.

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