U.S. Forest Service · Salmon-Challis National Forest

Yellowjacket Guard Station

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. Hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road enthusiasts will find many trails in the surrounding area. Hunting is also a popular activity.No linens or bedding are provided. The living room contains a couch, wood stove, table and chairs.

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Campsites

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Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowed

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

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.

Campgrounds nearby

First-come

Salmon-Challis National Forest

Iron Lake Campground

15.4 miles away

First-come

Salmon-Challis National Forest

Williams Lake Campground

24.2 miles away

Reservable

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

Williams Lake Campground

ID · 18 sites

25.4 miles away

First-come

BLM

Williams Lake Campground

25.4 miles away

First-come

Salmon-Challis National Forest

Wallace Lake Campground

29 miles away

Reservable

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

Shoup Bridge Campground

ID · 16 sites

29.7 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.