About Eight Mile Guard Station
Eight Mile Guard Station is a short drive from Soda Springs, Idaho. It was established as early as 1908. Several buildings have appeared on this site, although most were replaced or relocated. The current cabin was built in 1962. The guard station only accessible by snowmobile or skiing in winter, and guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. Many conveniences are provided, especially in the warmer months, but additional supplies and gear may be needed to ensure a comfortable stay. Hikers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts can all find trails nearby (Idaho OHV safety message). The winter months attract snowmobilers and cross-country skiers. Anglers can fish in Eightmile Creek. This is also a popular area for hunting game and game birds. The guard station has a maximum capacity of 75 people. The cabin can sleep eight people on the four bunk beds…
- Managed by: Caribou-Targhee National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi east of Grace, ID · 42.53194, -111.57583
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Mile | ATV road | at camp | 11.7 mi |
| Eight Mile Guard Station | ATV road | at camp | |
| To-Wi-Da | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | at camp | 3.0 mi |
| South Wilson | Horse | 0.5 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Bailey Creek | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 5.9 mi |
| North Wilson | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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