Johnson Guard Station
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Johnson Guard Station in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Johnson Guard Station is located 30 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho, on a site that was established in 1910. The current building was constructed in 1934, and is named after James J. Johnson, who served as ranger of the Georgetown Ranger District from 1907-1913. It's been used for various purposes over the years, from serving as summer headquarters to housing work crews. The cabin is accessible by car in warmer mon
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Nearest DC fast charging: 13.9 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Johnson Guard Station FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Johnson Guard Station?
Johnson Guard Station in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Johnson Guard Station when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Johnson Guard Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Johnson Guard Station and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Johnson Guard Station a good campground?
Johnson Guard Station holds an average rating of 3.5/5 from 8 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Johnson Guard Station located?
Johnson Guard Station is located in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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