Facility Details - YELLOWJACKET GUARD STATION, ID

Overview

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.

Natural Features:

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. A dense conifer forest covers the mountains and a few aspens dot the landscape. Beagle Creek flows nearby.

Recreation:

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.

A 40-by-40 horse corral is located within the guard station complex.

Facilities:

The spacious guard station can sleep a maximum of four people in two bedrooms, with a double 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 and oven and sink, but no running water. Guests must bring their own drinking water, as well as dishes, utensils and cookware.

Other amenities include propane lights, a broom, axe, fire extinguisher and a shovel. A vault toilet is located outside.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Axe Bed(s) Broom & Dust Pan Cabin Rentals Campfire Circles Couches Fire Extinguisher Firewood Hiking Horse Corrals Horseback Riding	Hunting Mattress(es) Mountain Biking Off-Road Vehicle Trails Parking Area Propane Stove Table & Chairs Trails Vault Toilets Wildlife Viewing Wood Stove

Know Before You Go

No walk-ins allowed; reservations must be made via this National Recreation Reservation Service website
Water is not available at the facility; guests will need to bring their own
Bring garbage bags; this is a "pack it in, pack it out facility
Hay brought in for horses must be certified weed-free
The guard station remains locked; the combination code for the back door can be found in the reservation confirmation letter
Fire restrictions may be in effect, prompting possible closures
Due to the remoteness of this rental and budget/personnel constraints, the Forest Service cannot guarantee all services and amenities including a supply of firewood
Guests should be aware of the risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more
Click here for more information on the Salmon-Challis National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.99472, -114.48278
44°59'41"N, 114°28'58"W

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.