Hoback Guard Station

Hoback Guard Station was built in 1935 by the CCC to be used as a working ranger station, and is considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. About 34 miles from Jackson, Wyoming, it beckons guests who want a scenic backcountry experience with the convenience of electricity and running water, and great mountain scenery. Water and power are not guaranteed: water is not available until mid-June or July and is turned off in mid-September due to freezing temperatures, possibly earlier depending on weather conditions. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails crisscross the surrounding mountains, leading visitors to impressive scenery like Cliff Creek Falls. Fifteen 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. The log cabin is electric and can accommodate six guests. Drinking water, a flush toilet and a shower are available mid-June through mid-September. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove, a variety of cookware, a table with four chairs, a refrigerator and a sink, and the bedroom has three bunkbeds with mattresses and a dresser. A campfire ring with grill is located outside. There is no guarantee of water, electricity or cookware, and 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, and livestock may be kept in the corral behind the bunkhouse. 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. There is plenty of wildlife to see amongst the beautiful view. 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, and Yellowstone National Park is less than 1.5 hours away.