Yellowjacket Lake Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Water is turned off after early October. The campground typically operates during summer months, with access dependent on snow conditions at the 8,000-foot elevation.

About

Yellowjacket Lake Campground is a remote, peaceful destination located at 8,000 feet elevation on Yellowjacket Lake, near the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The campground features 7 campsites with the stunning Sugarloaf Rock formation as a backdrop. Access requires approximately 50 miles of travel on gravel and unimproved forest roads, demanding high-clearance vehicles with good tires. FR 113 is narrow with few turnouts, making it unsuitable for long RVs or vehicles with trailers. Trails from the campground provide access throughout the Yellowjacket Mountains and into the wilderness. Nearby trailside attractions include Hoodoo Meadows, McEleny Peak, and Yellowjacket Creek. Most area trails, except those in the wilderness, are open to multiple use. Anglers can fish in the lake or Yellowjacket Creek, and non-motorized boats can be carried down to the lake. The nearby Yellowjacket Guard Station, accessed from FR 112, is available as a reservable rental cabin with a corral for horses, group fire ring, the Beagle Creek Trail, woodstove for heat, and gas cook stove.

Directions

From Cobalt, travel 9 miles south on Forest Road 055, 7 miles west on FR 112, and 16 miles north on FR 113. The approach involves approximately 50 miles of gravel and unimproved forest roads requiring high-clearance vehicles. FR 113 is narrow with few turnouts and is not recommended for long RVs or vehicles with trailers.

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