Johnson Creek Guard Station
Yellow Pine, Idaho · 5,079 ft · In Boise National Forest
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,079 ft (1,548 m)5,079 ft1,548 m
Sites1
Johnson Creek 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.
Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Johnson Creek Guard Station was built in 1922 and offers a charming mountain respite with modern conveniences. The cabin offers nearly everything needed for a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Peak season for the cabin is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles via dirt and gravel roads, but trailers are not
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Johnson Creek Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedWidespread Frost then Sunny, 2% chance of rain55°31°
- ThuWidespread Frost then Sunny61°35°
- FriSunny65°39°
- SatSunny62°36°
- SunSunny59°39°
Nearby camping
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Golden Gate Campground
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Yellow Pine
Golden Gate Campground
Campground · 0.7 mi · Yellow Pine
Yellow Pine Campground
Public Land · 2.1 mi · Yellow Pine
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Yellow Pine 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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