Can you reserve a site at Yellowjacket Guard Station?

Yes, Yellowjacket Guard Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Yellowjacket Guard Station?

Yes, pets are allowed at Yellowjacket Guard Station.

Are campfires allowed at Yellowjacket Guard Station?

Campfires are allowed at Yellowjacket Guard Station. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Yellowjacket Guard Station, Idaho — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Yellowjacket Guard Station is a historic Forest Service Ranger Station and Work Center. Originally constructed in 1925 and remodeled in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the structure is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Recreation

Hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road enthusiasts will find many trails in the surrounding area. Hunting is also a popular activity. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message

Facilities

The spacious guard station can sleep a maximum of three people in two bedrooms, with one full bed and one single bed. No linens or bedding are provided. The living room contains a couch, wood stove, table and chairs.
The small kitchen is equipped with a propane range/oven, a propane refrigerator and sink, but no running water. Guests must bring their own drinking water, as well as dishes, utensils and cookware.
The guard station is eqiuped with propane lights and an outhouse toilet that is located outside up a small hill.

Natural Features

The guard station sits in the Yellowjacket Mountains within the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho. The sizable front porch awards views of the scenic mountain meadow surrounding the station. A dense conifer forest covers the mountains and a few aspens dot the landscape. Beagle Creek flows nearby.

Nearby Attractions

Bighorn Crags, Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area and Panther Creek.

The facts

Season: Mid June — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Up to 4 people per site
Loops: YELLOWJACKET GUARD STATION

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Yellowjacket Guard Station

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	YELLOWJACKET GUARD STATION	Cabin Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	4	🐾

Getting there

From Salmon, Idaho, take Highway 93 south 5 miles, to a right turn at Shoup Bridge onto Forest Road 021 and travel 44.5 miles to Cobalt Work Center facility on Panther Creek Road 055. Continue 8 miles south on Panther Creek Road, where you will come to Porphury Creek turnoff to the right, heading west. Continue approximately 11 miles along Porphury Creek Road/Forest Road 112 to Yellowjacket Guard Station.

From Challis, Idaho, take Highway 93 north 8 miles, to a left turn on Morgan Creek Rd. Travel 6 miles and take a slight right onto Forest Road 055/ Morgan Creek Rd. Continue 26.7 miles and take a left on Porphury Creek/ Forest Road 112. Continue approximately 11 miles along Porphury Creek Road/Forest Road 112 to Yellowjacket Guard Station.

44.99472, -114.48278 · 44°59'41.0"N 114°28'58.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Yellowjacket Guard Station

Can you reserve a site at Yellowjacket Guard Station?: Yes, Yellowjacket Guard Station is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Yellowjacket Guard Station have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Yellowjacket Guard Station?: Yes, pets are allowed at Yellowjacket Guard Station.
Are campfires allowed at Yellowjacket Guard Station?: Campfires are allowed at Yellowjacket Guard Station. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Yellowjacket Guard Station also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Yellowjacket Guard Station's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$40/night

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Yellowjacket Guard Station

Williams Lake Campground 25.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Yellowjacket Lake Campground 6 mi · Campground
Bighorn Crags Campground 7.8 mi · Campground
Mcdonald Flat Campground 9.4 mi · Campground
Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District 11.5 mi · Facility
Iron Lake Campground 15.4 mi · Campground
Deep Creek Campground 15.8 mi · Campground
Ebenezer Campground 21.6 mi · Campground
Cougar Point Campground 21.8 mi · Campground
West Fork Morgan Creek Campground 21.8 mi · Campground
Little West Fork Morgan Creek Trailhead 22.5 mi · Campground
Williams Lake Campground 24.2 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 208-756-5209
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Yellowjacket Guard Station