Johnson Creek Guard Station

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Boise National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Boise National Forest Fees: Guests must bring the combination to the lock and directions to the cabin obtained from the Cascade Ranger District by calling 208-382-7400. The cabin is pack-it-in/pack-it-out. The campfire ring can be used, but no large bonfires please. Tents, RVs and motor homes are not allowed at this site. The cabin is accessible by most vehicles but trailers are not recommended. Guests should be aware that… Status: none Reservations: Reservations and fees can be found at Johnson Creek Guard Station cabin on rec.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Overview Johnson Creek Guard Station was built in 1922 and offers a charming mountain respite with modern conveniences. The cabin offers nearly everything needed for a pleasant and comfortable stay. Peak season for the cabin is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles via dirt and gravel roads, but trailers are not recommended. Recreation The cabin is near several trailheads into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. These non-motorized trails are popular for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Off-road vehicle trails are also nearby. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. The South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek offer opportunities for fishing. Berry picking and hunting are popular pastimes in season. Facilities The rustic cabin has two twin beds with mattresses in the loft, as well as two cots, a couch and a… Getting there: From Cascade, ID, head north on ID-55/Main Street toward McCall, ID. Turn right/east on FH-22/Warm Lake Road. Stay on this road for about 35 miles. Turn left/north on Road 413/Johnson Creek Road. Stay on this road for about 22 miles. The cabin sits on the right/east side of the road. Look for the Forest Service sign. This is good unpaved road, but there are a few narrow and steep sections with few pull-outs, and there may be some washboard sections. Use low gears. Some sections of the road are… Phone: 208-382-7400 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233208 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov