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YELLOWJACKET GUARD STATION (ID), ID

Description

Open June 15 - October 31.

This historic guard station has a large front porch, propane lights, a wood stove, a small kitchen(propane range/oven, sink, no running water), broom, axe, fire extinguisher, table, two chairs, couch, and a shovel. It also has two bedrooms (one queen bed in each room) and a living room. No working bathroom in the house; an outhouse is located nearby. A 40'X40' corral is available for use.
The maximum capacity in the guard station is four people. No linens or bedding provided. You will need to supply your own dishes, utensils, cookware, and drinking water.
The maximum capacity in the guard station is four people and cost is $20/night.
No linens or bedding provided.
There may be fire restrictions in summer months.
If you use the horse corrals please cleanup before leaving.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • All Terrain Vehicle
  • Beds & Foam Pads
  • Broom & Dust Pan
  • Cabin Rental
  • Firewood
  • Group Fire Ring
  • Hiking
  • Horse Corrals
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Mattress
  • Mountain Biking
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Propane & Cooking Stove
  • Restroom
  • Scenery
  • Stove
  • Table & Chairs
  • Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Medical Facility

Alerts and Important Information

  • Bring your own drinking water.
  • Propane shut-off valve is located by back door on the left as you face it from outside.
  • This facility is pack it in, pack it out.
  • Hay brought is must be certified weed-free.
  • No walk-ins, reservations only through www.recreation.gov
  • Lock combination found in reservation confirmation letter.
  • Due to the remoteness of this rental and budget/personnel constraints, we cannot guarantee all services and amenities including a supply of fire wood.
  • Rodents are in the area, so hantavirus precautions need to be followed.
  • Reservation dates subject to weather ocnditions. Reserve from 1 to 180 days in advance with a 7-day maximum stay.

Getting There:

Yellowjacket Guard Station (ID)
311 MCPHERSON ST
Salmon ID 83467

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.99472, -114.48278

Yellowjacket Guard Station: Take Hwy. 93 south from Salmon, Id. 5 miles to a right turn at Shoup bridge on to Forest road #021 and travel 44.5 miles to Cobalt workcenter facility on Panther Creek road #055. 8 miles south on Panther Creek road you will come to Porphury Creek turnoff to the right, heading west. Porphury Creek road, Forest road #112, continues approximately 11 miles to Yellowjacket Guard Station.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (208)756-5209