Openings · last 7 days
5
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234570
When Hoback Guard Station reopens
Hoback Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
11
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 37 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026): 11 open for online reservation · 25 reserved · 1 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
70.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 11 of 37 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026Not open online70.3%
Open site-nights11 / 37
Reserved (of online inventory)25 / 36
Weekday openings6
Weekend openings5
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 6 fall on weekdays and 5 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 6 of 13 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 11 |
This site currently has 11 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
11 open site-nights across 1 site at Hoback Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 24 ft | Yes | 11 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 24 |
About Hoback Guard Station
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.
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.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 24 ft1 with hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Big Piney, follow U.S. Highway 189 north for 26 miles to the junction of U.S. 189 and 191. Turn left and continue on U.S. 189/191 another 33 miles to Bondurant. The guard station is on the left (west) side of the highway about 1 mile past Bondurant. A combo is needed for the locked gate and for the cabin. Combinations will be emailed after reservation is made.
10418 S Us Hwy 189, Big Piney, WY 83113
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234570 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234570 · Hoback Guard Station · Big Piney WY7 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hoback Guard Station?
Reservations for Hoback Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 70.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 11 of 37 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Hoback Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings at Hoback Guard Station in the last 7 days, 11 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Hoback Guard Station?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 25 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Hoback Guard Station fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 24 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Hoback Guard Station?
September 2026, with 6 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.
When is the next open date at Hoback Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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