Eight Mile Guard Station
Soda Springs, Idaho · 6,227 ft · In Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Photos: US Forest Service
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,227 ft (1,898 m)6,227 ft1,898 m
Sites1
Eight Mile Guard Station lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
Eight Mile Guard Station is a short drive from Soda Springs, Idaho. It was established as early as 1908. Several buildings have appeared on this site, although most were replaced or relocated. The current cabin
was built in 1962.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Eight Mile Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain52°31°
- ThuSunny58°34°
- FriSunny61°35°
- SatSunny61°36°
- SunSunny61°38°
Nearby camping
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RV park
RV Park · 8.8 mi · Soda Springs
Camp site
Campground · 9.2 mi · Soda Springs
Emigration Campground
Public Land · 11 mi · Bennington
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Soda Springs share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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