Hoback Guard Station
Bridger-Teton National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: BIG PINEY, WY, WY
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: May through October
Water & Power are NOT GUARANTEED, Hoback Guard Station was built in 1935 by the CCC to be used as a working Ranger Station, and is considered eligible to the National Register of Historic Places. About 34 miles from Jackson, Wyoming, This guard station beckons guests who want a scenic backcountry experience with the convenience of electricity and running water and great mountain scenery. Water is NOT available until Mid June or July and will be turned off Mid Sept due to freezing temps and possi
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Historic 1935 CCC-built guard station offering scenic backcountry experience with mountain views near Jackson, Wyoming. Affordable at $80/night with access to diverse outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Long-tailed Weasel, Northern Yellow Warbler, Steller's Jay, Red-naped Sapsucker, and Tree Swallow documented in area. Bull moose sightings reported by campers.
Insider tips for Hoback Guard Station: Book early as federal campground fills quickly Only 1 RV site available — arrive early or plan for first-come-first-serve basis Water not available until mid-June/July, so plan accordingly for early summer visits
Skip Hoback Guard Station if: Visiting before mid-June or after mid-September when water is unavailable. Needing hookups — amenities listed but Google reviews confirm no water, electricity, sewer, or dump station despite conflicting information. Seeking large campground — only 1 RV site with limited capacity.
Best time to visit Hoback Guard Station: July-August — Water guaranteed available (becomes available mid-June/July), pleasant weather, all amenities operational before September shutdown. September early — Water still available until mid-September before seasonal closure due to freezing temperatures.
Nearby campgrounds: East Table Campground (Alpine, WY), Granite Creek Campground (Bondurant, WY), Atherton Creek Campground (Jackson, WY), Mccain Cabin (AFTON, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hoback Guard Station
Cell signal at Hoback Guard Station (BIG PINEY, WY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Water & Power are NOT GUARANTEED, Hoback Guard Station was built in 1935 by the CCC to be used as a working Ranger Station, and is considered eligible to the National Register of Historic Places. About 34 miles from Jackson, Wyoming, This guard station beckons guests who want a scenic backcountry experience with the convenience of electricity and running water and great mountain scenery. Water is NOT available until Mid June or July and will be turned off Mid Sept due to freezing temps and possibly earlier depending on weather conditions.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as federal campground fills quickly
Only 1 RV site available
arrive early or plan for first-come-first-serve basis
Water not available until mid-June/July, so plan accordingly for early summer visits
Water guaranteed available (becomes available mid-June/July), pleasant weather, all amenities operational before September shutdown
Water still available until mid-September before seasonal closure due to freezing temperatures
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Big Piney, follow U.S. Highway 189 north for 26 miles to the junction of U.S. 189 and 191. Turn left and continue on U.S. 189/191 another 33 miles to Bondurant. The guard station is on the left (west) side of the highway about 1 mile past Bondurant. A combo is needed for the locked gate and for the cabin. Combinations will be emailed after reservation is made.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bridger-Teton National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bridger-Teton National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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