Eight Mile Guard Station

US Forest Service · Idaho

Eight Mile Guard Station in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

Eight Mile Guard Station is a short drive from Soda Springs, Idaho. It was established as early as 1908. Several buildings have appeared on this site, although most were replaced or relocated. The current cabin was built in 1962. The guard station only accessible by snowmobile in winter, and guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$60–$100/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Phone

208-847-0375

Coordinates

42.53194, -111.57583

Nearest sites we map

• Emigration Campground18 km · US Forest Service
• Summit View Campground23 km · US Forest Service
• Maple Grove Campground30 km · Bureau of Land Management
• Clear Creek Guard Station33 km · US Forest Service
• Blackfoot Reservoir Campground34 km · Bureau of Land Management
• Mill Canyon Campground35 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-22, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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