Beaver Creek Cabin (Id)
Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: IDAHO CITY, ID, ID
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (39 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1930s CCC-built cabin accessible year-round with fishing nearby and multiple activities including biking, hiking, and hunting. Winter access via the 1.5-mile Pilgrim Trail makes it a unique destination for cross-country skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts.
Wildlife alert: Red-tailed Hawks and American Red Squirrels present. Rocky Mountain Tailed Frogs observed in the area—stay alert near water sources.
Insider tips for Beaver Creek Cabin (Id): In autumn, use the southern entrance to Forest Road #362 (about 1 mile past Edna Creek Campground) to avoid missing the turnoff Winter visitors must obtain a permit for Whoop-Um-Up Park N' Ski Area before parking there Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand
Skip Beaver Creek Cabin (Id) if: You need hookups (no electric or water hookups available). You're visiting in shoulder seasons when road access may be unreliable (autumn/spring transitions). You want multiple campsites—only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Beaver Creek Cabin (Id): December-March — Winter sports access via Pilgrim Trail; park at Whoop-Um-Up Park N' Ski Area and ski/snowshoe the 1.5 miles to cabin. June-September — Direct car access via Forest Road #362 (0.5 miles from Highway 21); fishing season active.
Nearby campgrounds: Bad Bear Campground (Idaho City, ID), Ten Mile Campground (Idaho City, ID), Pine Flats (Id) (LOWMAN, ID), Mountain View (Lowman, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Beaver Creek Cabin (Id)
Cell signal at Beaver Creek Cabin (Id) (IDAHO CITY, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryIn autumn, use the southern entrance to Forest Road #362 (about 1 mile past Edna Creek Campground) to avoid missing the turnoff
Winter visitors must obtain a permit for Whoop-Um-Up Park N' Ski Area before parking there
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Winter sports access via Pilgrim Trail; park at Whoop-Um-Up Park N' Ski Area and ski/snowshoe the 1.5 miles to cabin
Direct car access via Forest Road #362 (0.5 miles from Highway 21); fishing season active
Things to do nearby
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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 ou
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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