USDA Forest Service · Wyoming
Hoback Guard Station
USDA Forest Service · Wyoming, United States
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 1 electric, 1 with water
- Season
- May 25 to October 24
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,631 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- HOBACK GUARD STATION (NFSR 30601) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Bridger-Teton National Forest
- Nearest town
- BIG PINEY
- Address
- 10418 S US Hwy 189, BIG PINEY, WY, 83113
- Activities
- Backpacking, Berry Picking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding, Hunting
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Water & Power are NOT GUARANTEED, Hoback Guard Station was built in 1935 by the CCC to be used as a working Ranger Station, and is considered eligible to the National Register of Historic Places. About 34 miles from Jackson, Wyoming, This guard station beckons guests who want a scenic backcountry experience with the convenience of electricity and running water and great mountain scenery. Water is NOT available until Mid June or July and will be turned off Mid Sept due to freezing temps and possibly earlier depending on weather conditions. Please call the office to confirm 307-276-5800.
Recreation
Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross the surrounding mountains, leading visitors to impressive scenery like Cliff Creek Falls. 15 miles up the road is the beautiful Snake River Canyon where you can fish, raft, kayak, cliff climb, or just enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Granite Hot Springs is a natural hot springs pool that sits 10 miles back in the Bridger-Teton Forest.
Facilities
There is NO GUARANTEE of water or electricity or cookware.
The log cabin is electric and can accommodate six guests. Drinking water, a flush toilet and shower are available Mid June - Mid- Sept. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove, a variety of cookware, a table with four chairs, a refrigerator and a sink. The bedroom has three bunkbeds with mattresses and a dresser. A campfire ring with grill is located outside.
No linens or bedding are included. Guests should bring food, bedding or sleeping bags, towels, soap and garbage bags.
Pets and livestock are allowed at the guard station. Livestock may be kept in the corral behind the bunkhouse.
Natural Features
Willows and pines provide sparse shade, and grasses and summer wildflowers are abundant. A creek runs alongside the guard station, which sits at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Plenty of wildlife to see amongst the beautiful view.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 276-3375.
Nearby Attractions
Popular Jackson, Wyoming is 20 miles away, with restaurants, groceries, galleries, and ski resorts with both winter and summer activities. Grand Teton National Park is just beyond Jackson, with hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and breathtaking scenery. Yellowstone National Park is less then 1.5 hours away.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 10° | -15° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 14° | -17° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 20° | 4° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 26° | 10° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 32° | 22° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 44° | 30° | 86° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 54° | 40° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 51° | 42° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 44° | 14° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 32° | 5° | 72° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 16° | -9° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 10° | -2° | 43° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Kozy Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Hoback Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Granite Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 30 sites
- Mccain Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 16 mi · 2 sites
- Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse · USDA Forest Service · 19 mi · 6 sites
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