Beaver Creek Cabin (Id)

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Boise National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Boise National Forest Fees: Call the Idaho City Ranger District at 208-392-6681, at least 24-48 hours in advance of reservation date to get door entry combination. No water is available in the cabin from October through May. No garbage service in winter months; trash must be packed out. Maximum occupancy is 6 people. Limited parking is available. Status: none Reservations: Reservations and fees can be found at Beaver Creek cabin on rec.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Cabin guests should call the Idaho City Ranger Station at 208-392-6681 to get the entry code for the… Overview The Beaver Creek Cabin site was established for administrative use in 1912. The current dwelling was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps using standard blueprints for that time. Beaver Creek Cabin is open year-round. It's accessible by car in the summer months and by snowshoes or cross-country skis in winter. Guests arriving in winter should park at the Whoop-Um-Up Park N' Ski Area (permit required) and access the 1.5 mile Pilgrim Trail to reach the cabin. The trail is moderately difficult in normal conditions, and guests are responsible for their own safety. The cabin offers many creature comforts for an enjoyable stay. However, several of the amenities are only available seasonally. Guests should be prepared to bring certain supplies or gear according to the season. Recreation Numerous hiking, biking, horse, off-road vehicle and motorcycle trails are in… Getting there: In summer: from Idaho City, travel 20 miles northeast on State Highway 21. Turn right on Forest Road #362 and travel 0.5 miles to the cabin. In autumn, it's important to take the southern entrance to Forest Road #362, about a mile past Edna Creek Campground. If you accidentally miss this southern entrance to Forest Road #362 and accidentally turn onto the northern entrance, you may be blocked by a seasonal gate. If this happens, just turn around and look for the proper entrance to FS-362. See… Phone: 208-392-6681 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233961 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Peggy Nance / USDA Forest Service