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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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

Conditions today

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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
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

#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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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$10 /night★ 4.7 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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