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Yellowjacket Guard Station

US Forest Service · Idaho

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

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. Recreation Hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road enthusiasts will find many trails in the surrounding area. Hunting is also a popular activity.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$75/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
208-756-5209
Coordinates
44.99472, -114.48278

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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