Eight Mile Guard Station
Eight Mile Guard Station is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 42.53194, -111.57583
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-847-0375
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Eight Mile Guard Station
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. The guard station only accessible by snowmobile in winter, and guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. Many conveniences are provided, especially in the warmer months, but additional supplies and gear may be needed to ensure a comfortable stay. Recreation Hikers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts can all find trails nearby (Idaho OHV safety message). The winter months attract snowmobilers and cross-country skiers. Anglers can fish in Eightmile Creek. This is also a popular area for hunting game and game birds. Facilities The guard station has a maximum capacity of 75 people. The cabin can sleep eight people on the four bunk beds provided; there are no mattresses. Renters will need to provide sleeping pads and bedding. The cabin contains an indoor bathroom with a seasonally available flush toilet and shower. A large kitchen is equipped with a dining area and propane range with oven. The living room has a propane heater and wood stove. Firewood may be provided during the winter months but must be chopped. The cabin is equipped with a solar lighting system and propane lights are used for backup lighting. Propane is provided for the lights, range and heater. An outhouse with vault toilet is just
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pocatello's public and free dump station and drinking water · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Suburban Propane · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 116 designated routes (216 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emigration Campground | National forest campground | 11 mi | — | No hookups |
| Emigration Canyon Campground | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Emigration Campground Group Site #3 | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Summit View Campground | National forest campground | 14 mi | — | No hookups |
| Summit View | National forest campground | 14 mi | — | — |
| Maple Grove Campground | Private campground | 19 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.