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Yellowjacket Guard Station

Salmon-Challis National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSawtooth NRA / StanleyIdaho⭐ 4.0 (10)
Yellowjacket Guard Station
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Mon Sep 7–Wed Sep 9
Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Yellowjacket Guard Station in Idaho has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Sep 7–Wed Sep 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →opened 14h agosites #001
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekend🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #001

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Yellowjacket Guard Station over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 4–8 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $75/nightCabin Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆9 ratings
5★6
4★2
3★0
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.0/4
AT&T0.0/4
Verizon0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Yellowjacket Guard Station FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Yellowjacket Guard Station?

Yellowjacket 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 much does it cost to camp at Yellowjacket Guard Station?

Campsite fees at Yellowjacket Guard Station run about $75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Yellowjacket Guard Station when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Yellowjacket Guard Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Yellowjacket Guard Station?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Yellowjacket Guard Station over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 4–8 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Yellowjacket Guard Station a good campground?

Yellowjacket Guard Station holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 10 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Yellowjacket Guard Station?

Campers report no usable signal at Yellowjacket Guard Station — every carrier we have reports for rates 0 out of 5 across 8 reports. Plan for no service. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — coverage can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Yellowjacket Guard Station located?

Yellowjacket Guard Station is located in Sawtooth NRA / Stanley, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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