About Johnson Guard Station
Johnson Guard Station is located 30 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho, on a site that was established in 1910. The current building was constructed in 1934, and is named after James J. Johnson, who served as ranger of the Georgetown Ranger District from 1907-1913. It's been used for various purposes over the years, from serving as summer headquarters to housing work crews. The cabin is accessible by car in warmer months and by snowmobile in winter. The cabin provides a few conveniences, so guests should be prepared to bring the supplies and equipment they need to make their stay more comfortable. **Natural Features:** The cabin sits in a meadow at an elevation of 6,500 feet surrounded by the peaks of Dry Ridge and the Webster subrange in southeastern Idaho. Stands of aspen and lodgepole pine dot the landscape. Wildlife in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest includes black bears, wolves…
- Fees: For current fees, please go to [Recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/)
- Season: Year round
- Managed by: USFS - Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Where: 11 mi southwest of Auburn, WY · 42.71903, -111.20569
Things to do:
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: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Gs | ATV road | at camp | |
| Johnson Flat | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Diamond Creek | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Bear Canyon | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Bear Canyon Loop | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Johnson Creek | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 0.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Diamond Creek Guard Station 1.3 mi
- Stump Creek Guard Station 8 mi
- Mill Canyon Campground 10 mi
- Summit View Campground 11.9 mi
- Clear Creek Guard Station 13.4 mi
- Gravel Creek Campground 17.2 mi