Yellowjacket Lake Campground
Closed for the season. Typically opens July 1, weather and road conditions permitting. First-come, first-served; no reservations.
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 8:52PM MDT until August 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Winds have backed off below 25 mph and relative humidity has increased. Thus, will allow the Red Flag warning for today to expire at 9 PM MDT this evening. An approaching trough will move through tomorrow and will bring gusty winds. Relative humidity will be continue to be critical tomorrow before monsoon moisture starts moving into the area Wednesday into the rest of the week. Will reissue a Red Flag warning for fire weather zones 475 and 476 for Monday afternoon into the early evening. Will also include fire weather zones 410 and 425 when issue the Red Flag warning for Monday.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Moderate * WHERE...Lemhi County * WHEN...Until 3pm MDT 8/10/2026 * IMPACTS...Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
About
Yellowjacket Lake Campground is a remote, primitive campground situated at 8,000 feet elevation on the shores of Yellowjacket Lake in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest. The campground sits near the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the largest contiguous wilderness area in the lower 48 states. Sugarloaf Rock provides a stunning geological backdrop to the alpine lake setting. The campground offers 7 first-come, first-served campsites with no developed amenities. There are no restrooms or potable water available; campers must bring all water and pack out all waste. Carry-down access is available for non-motorized boats on the lake. Fishing is available both in Yellowjacket Lake and in nearby Yellowjacket Creek. Trails from the campground lead throughout the Yellowjacket Mountains and into the wilderness. Popular nearby destinations include Hoodoo Meadows, McEleny Peak, and Yellowjacket Creek. The access road (FR 113) is narrow with few turnouts and is not suitable for long RVs or vehicles towing trailers; travel is slow, passing is difficult, and backing may be necessary.
Directions
From Cobalt, go 9 miles south on Forest Road 055, 7 miles west on FR 112, and 16 miles north on FR 113.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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