Johnson Guard Station
Open year-round. Snow conditions can affect road accessibility from November through June. Call the district office at (208) 847-0375 four days before arrival to confirm access conditions and receive the security combination.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:43PM MDT until July 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in eastern Idaho, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In southeast Idaho, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region and Marsh and Arbon Highlands. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An abnormally moist airmass will overspread eastern Idaho later tonight and continue into the day tomorrow. Thunderstorms are expected to be efficient rainfall producers and flash flooding will be possible across the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Johnson Guard Station is a historic Forest Service cabin located 30 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho, on a site 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 to 1913. The cabin sits in a scenic meadow at 6,500 feet elevation, surrounded by the peaks of Dry Ridge and the Webster subrange in southeastern Idaho. Stands of aspen and lodgepole pine dot the landscape. The guard station accommodates up to 15 guests and features one sleeping room with four single beds. Guests must bring their own bedding, sleeping pads, cookware, and utensils. The kitchen includes a gas stove for cooking and a dining table with chairs. A gas furnace provides heat, and propane-powered lights offer illumination. An outdoor vault toilet and picnic table are available. No water or electricity is provided, so campers must bring all drinking water. Recreation opportunities abound nearby. The Bear Canyon OHV Trail begins about 1 mile north, and the area offers excellent hiking, mountain biking, fishing in Diamond Creek, and hunting. In winter, the surrounding terrain is popular with snowmobilers and cross-country skiers. Wildlife in the area includes black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, elk, moose, mule deer, mountain lions, and pronghorn.
Directions
From Soda Springs, take Highway 34 north approximately 12 miles to the China Hat turnoff (Blackfoot River Narrows). Follow this road along the Blackfoot River for 11 miles to a junction with a Forest Service sign. Take the right fork (Caribou National Forest Road 102) southeast for 10 miles to the guard station. The road becomes Diamond Creek Road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 847-0375 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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