Campground

Hoback Guard Station

Bridger-Teton National Forest · BIG PINEY · Wyoming — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 2 of 4 weekends we sampled are sold out
Hoback Guard Station campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Weekend availability at Hoback Guard Station

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 4:15 PM PT

Sold out 5 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Sold out

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Hoback Guard Station?

as of September 20

Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Hoback Guard Station and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Even midweek is filling — 2 of the 3 weekdays we checked are gone.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 3Sold out
Oct 17Sold out
Oct 24Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 7Sold out
Oct 21Sold out

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
2
Electric sites
1
Pull-through
2
Cabin Electric

About this campground

Overview Water & Power are NOT GUARANTEED, Hoback Guard Station was built in 1935 by the CCC to be used as a working Ranger Station, and is considered eligible to the National Register of Historic Places. About 34 miles from Jackson, Wyoming, This guard station beckons guests who want a scenic backcountry experience with the convenience of electricity and running water and great mountain scenery. Water is NOT available until Mid June or July and will be turned off Mid Sept due to freezing temps and possibly earlier depending on weather conditions. Please call the office to confirm 307-276-5800. Recreation Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross the surrounding mountains, leading visitors to impressive scenery like Cliff Creek Falls. 15 miles up the road is the beautiful Snake River Canyon where you can fish, raft, kayak, cliff climb, or just enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Granite Hot Springs is a natural hot springs pool that sits 10 miles back in the Bridger-Teton Forest. Facilities There is NO GUARANTEE of water or electricity or cookware. The log cabin is electric and can accommodate six guests. Drinking water, a flush toilet and shower are available Mid June - Mid- Sept. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove, a variety of cookware, a table with four chairs, a refrigerator and a sink. The bedroom has three bunkbeds with mattresses and a dresser. A campfire ring with grill is located outside. No linens or bedding are included. Guests should bring food, bedding or sleeping bags, towels, soap and garbage bags. Pets and livestock are allowed at the guard station. Livestock may be kept in the corral behind the bunkhouse. Natural Features Willows and pines provide sparse shade, and grasses and summer wildflowers are abundant. A creek runs alongside the guard station, which sits at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Plenty of wildlife to see amongst the beautiful view. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (307) 276-3375. Nearby Attractions Popular Jackson, Wyoming is 20 miles away, with restaurants, groceries, galleries, and ski resorts with both winter and summer activities. Grand Teton National Park is just beyond Jackson, with hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and breathtaking scenery. Yellowstone National Park is less then 1.5 hours away.

Getting there

From Big Piney, follow U.S. Highway 189 north for 26 miles to the junction of U.S. 189 and 191. Turn left and continue on U.S. 189/191 another 33 miles to Bondurant. The guard station is on the left (west) side of the highway about 1 mile past Bondurant. A combo is needed for the locked gate and for the cabin. Combinations will be emailed after reservation is made.

Elevation
6,659 ft
Contact
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Bridger-Teton National Forest office

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • HUNTING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BIKING
  • CANOEING
  • MOUNTAIN BIKING
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • RANGER STATION
  • STAR GAZING
  • BIRDING
  • KAYAKING
  • ROCK CLIMBING
  • WHITEWATER RAFTING
  • MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
  • HORSE CAMPING
  • CLIMBING
  • BERRY PICKING
  • BACKPACKING
  • WATER ACCESS
  • VISITOR CENTER
  • SCENIC DRIVE
  • RAFTING
  • RIVER TRIPS
  • PICNICKING

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