Yellowjacket Guard Station
Salmon-Challis National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: SALMON, ID, ID
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The guard station sits in the Yellowjacket Mountains within the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho. The sizable front porch awards views of the scenic mountain meadow surrounding the station.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/yellowjacket-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1925 Forest Service Ranger Station with excellent access to trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and off-road vehicle use. Gateway location to Middle Fork and Frank Church Wilderness areas.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer and Franklin's Grouse present in surrounding area
Insider tips for Yellowjacket Guard Station: Book early — federal campground with only 1 tent site Prepare for remote location — 44.5 miles from Highway 93 on Forest Road 021 Outhouse facilities only — bathroom is closed per camper review
Skip Yellowjacket Guard Station if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available. Need modern bathroom facilities — outhouse only. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations. Seeking developed amenities — very remote location.
Best time to visit Yellowjacket Guard Station: May-October — Campground operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Williams Lake Campground (Salmon, ID), Shoup Bridge Campground (Salmon, ID), Morgan Bar Campground (Salmon, ID), Tower Rock Campground (Salmon, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Yellowjacket Guard Station
Cell signal at Yellowjacket Guard Station (SALMON, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
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.The guard station sits in the Yellowjacket Mountains within the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho. The sizable front porch awards views of the scenic mountain meadow surrounding the station.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with only 1 tent site
Prepare for remote location
44.5 miles from Highway 93 on Forest Road 021
Outhouse facilities only
bathroom is closed per camper review
Campground operating season per verified data
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Salmon, Idaho, take Highway 93 south 5 miles, to a right turn at Shoup Bridge onto Forest Road 021 and travel 44.5 miles to Cobalt Work Center facility on Panther Creek Road 055. Continue 8 miles south on Panther Creek Road, where you will come to Porphury Creek turnoff to the right, heading west. Continue approximately 11 miles along Porphury Creek Road/Forest Road 112 to Yellowjacket Guard Station. From Challis, Idaho, take Highway 93 north 8 miles, to a left turn on Morgan Creek Rd. Trav
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Salmon-Challis National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Salmon-Challis National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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