About Yellowjacket Guard Station
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. 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 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…
- Fees: $40/night
- Season: Mid June
- Managed by: Salmon-Challis National Forest, FS
- Where: 31 mi southwest of Salmon, ID · 44.99472, -114.48278
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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowjacket | ATV road | at camp | 29.7 mi |
| Beagle Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 9.0 mi |
| Meadow Creek | Horse | 0.3 mi | 3.6 mi |
| Yellowjacket Trailhead | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Yellowjacket Cr. | Horse | 0.8 mi | 11.4 mi |
| Hoodoo Creek Trail | Horse | 2.1 mi | 5.1 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 casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Beagle Creek Camping Area 0.3 mi
- Yellowjacket Lake Campground 6 mi
- Bighorn Crags Campground 7.8 mi
- Mcdonald Flat Campground 9.4 mi
- Lost Spring Campground 10.4 mi
- Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District 11.5 mi