Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13 campground
Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13
Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. There is no potable water, so visitors must bring their own. The nearest town is Dubois, which is about 15 miles away and offers services such as gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores.
Interesting facts about the area include the presence of the Oregon Trail, which runs through the Sweetwater River valley. The Sweetwater River was also a significant water source for pioneers traveling westward. The area is also home to the largest active wildfire lookout tower in the United States, the Red Mountain Lookout.
The best time to visit the Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13 is during the summer months. Average temperatures in July range from the mid-70s during the day to the low 40s at night. It is important to note that this area can experience sudden changes in weather and visitors should be prepared for all types of weather conditions.
Sources:
- Recreation.gov
- Wyoming Office of Tourism
- Dubois Wyoming Chamber of Commerce
What's on-site at Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 14 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 12 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 10 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 11 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 9 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13 -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Popo Agie River Near Lander | 25 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy River Near Farson | 282 cfs | → |
| Sf L Wind Riv Ab Washakie Res | 611 cfs | → |
| Pacific Creek Near Farson | 3 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater River Near Sweetwater Station | 96 cfs | → |
| Bull Lake Creek Above Bull Lake | 1,020 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13 -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larsen Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Deer Park Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Deer Park | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc South Pass Snotel | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Big Sandy Opening Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| South Pass | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Bridger
- Shoshone National Forest
- Wilderness Popo Agie
- Sinks Canyon State Park
- Popo Agie Park
- North Side Park
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13 as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13
Can I make reservations at Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Sweetwater Guard Station Campsite 13.