Loon Creek Guard Station - Station Guard

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Are you ready for a once in a lifetime experience living on the edge of Idaho's Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness? The Salmon-Challis National Forest is seeking a seasonal station guard for the remote Loon Creek Guard Station. The volunteer will do light maintenance at the guard station, be responsible to clean/maintain a campground down the road, and answer general questions about the area from the public. Volunteers should expect a very isolated lifestyle, with no amenities within a 2.5-hour drive. Directly adjacent to the guard station is an active Guest Ranch operating on private property.

The facility is located approximately 30 miles off a paved highway (1.5-hour drive time), over a narrow, steep gravel road, and includes several buildings, bunkhouses, and a barn. The position will have a two bedroom house to themselves, which includes running water, a flush toilet, shower, wood stove, and full kitchen with all the appliances. There is water and a generator for power. Volunteers should not expect easy access to amenities - the nearest community of Stanley (pop. 100) is approximately two hours away, and the community of Challis (pop. 930) is about 2.5 hours distance.

The volunteer will do light maintenance at the guard station, be responsible to clean/maintain a campground down the road, and answer general questions about the area from the public. Directly adjacent to the guard station is an active Guest Ranch operating on private property.

Start Date - 2025-06-20

End Date - 2025-10-31