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Cabin Creek

Payette National Forest — riverside

Location: Council, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$15 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

This campground contains 12 campsites in the West Mountains, where a waterfall graces the campground. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cabin-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Beautiful campground with a waterfall in the West Mountains, featuring large sites with plenty of shade and level tent spots. Google reviewers praise its quiet location and proximity to Yellowstone National Park.

Wildlife alert: American black bear and Great Horned Owl documented in the area

Insider tips for Cabin Creek: First-come, first-served basis only—no advance reservations available Can pay via QR code using Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature once on-site Located 4 miles south of Council on US 95, then 10 miles east on Forest Road 186

Skip Cabin Creek if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only. You use a manual wheelchair—accessible outhouse pad has significant elevation change. You plan to camp with horses—limited corals (only 2) and water issues reported in south campground.

Best time to visit Cabin Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Amanita (CASCADE, ID), Big Flat (Indian Valley, ID), French Creek (CASCADE, ID), Evergreen Campground (COUNCIL, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cabin Creek

Cell signal at Cabin Creek (Council, 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.

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    Council, ID, ID★ 4.7 (3 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    This campground contains 12 campsites in the West Mountains, where a waterfall graces the campground. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Drinking Water

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only✕ You use a manual wheelchair—accessible outhouse pad has significant elevation change✕ You plan to camp with horses—limited corals (only 2) and water issues reported in south campground

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served basis only

    no advance reservations available

    Can pay via QR code using Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature once on-site

    Located 4 miles south of Council on US 95, then 10 miles east on Forest Road 186

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American black bear and Great Horned Owl documented in the area

    Location

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    N/A· Payette National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Council, go 4 miles south on US 95, then 10 miles east on Forest Road 186.

    Campground entrance

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Payette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Payette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Cabin Creek cost per night?+
    Cabin Creek costs $10–$15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Cabin Creek open?+
    Cabin Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Cabin Creek have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Cabin Creek?+
    Cabin Creek is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Cabin Creek?+
    Cabin Creek is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Cabin Creek?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cabin Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Cabin Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
    Cabin Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $10 /night★ 4.7 (3)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    CASCADE, ID

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    French Creek

    CASCADE, ID

    From $20/night

    Evergreen Campground

    COUNCIL, ID

    From $10/night

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