About Hoback Guard Station
Hoback Guard Station beckons guests who want a scenic backcountry experience with the convenience of electricity and running water. The Hoback Guard Station is approximately 59 miles from Big Piney, Wyoming and 33 miles from Jackson, Wyoming. There is an indoor bathroom and shower. Water and indoor bathroom facilities are available in the summer months only. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove, refrigerator, a variety of cookware and utensils, and a sink. The cabin has electric heat. Pets and stock are allowed at the GS. Livestock may be kept in the corral behind the bunkhouse. If you bring hay it must be certified weed free. No smoking is allowed in the bunkhouse, and all trash must be taken with you when you leave. The cabin is available for rent in the winter, however parking can be difficult as the road to the guard station is not plowed. Visitors need to be prepared to…
- Fees: $80/group size of 4
- Managed by: USFS - Bridger-Teton National Forest
- Where: 2 mi northwest of Bondurant, WY · 43.21755, -110.42074
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–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Sep–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoback Guard Station | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Monument Ridge | Horse | 0.3 mi | 9.8 mi |
| Monument Ridge | ATV road | 2.8 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Little Cliff Creek | Horse | 2.9 mi | 5.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
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.Dump station: 20.6 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Black Powder Cabins and Camping 3.3 mi
- Kozy Campground 6.1 mi
- Campsite · 8 mi SW of Bondurant 8.2 mi
- Hoback River Area 8.7 mi
- Hoback Campground 9.7 mi
- Granite Creek Campground 9.9 mi