Lost Spring Campground

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Campground

About this campsite

Campground: Lost Spring Campground.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

Lost Spring Campground•ID

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Common questions about Lost Spring Campground

What facilities does Lost Spring Campground have?

Lost Spring Campground has free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Lost Spring Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Lost Spring Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Lost Spring Campground?

Lost Spring Campground sits in ID. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Lost Spring Campground

Facilities recorded for Lost Spring Campground
Facility	On site
Free Camping	Yes

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

16.8 km away

YELLOWJACKET GUARD STATION

Overview Yellowjacket Guard Station is a historic Forest Service Ranger Station and Work Center. Originally constructed in 1925 and remodeled in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the structure is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Recreation Hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road enthusiasts will find many trails in the surrounding area. Hunting is also a popular activity. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message Facilities The spacious guard station can sleep a maximum of three people in two bedrooms, with one full bed and one single bed. No linens or bedding are provided. The living room contains a couch, wood stove, table and chairs. The small kitchen is equipped with a propane range/oven, a propane refrigerator and sink, but no running water. Guests must bring their own drinking water, as well as dishes, utensils and cookware. The guard station is eqiuped with propane lights and an outhouse toilet that is located outside up a small hill. Natural Features The guard station sits in the Yellowjacket Mountains within the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho. The sizable front porch awards views of the scenic mountain meadow surrounding the station. A dense conifer forest covers the mountains and a few aspens dot the landscape. Beagle Creek flows nearby. Nearby Attractions Bighorn Crags, Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area and Panther Creek.