Elk Creek Cabins
Boise National Forest — riverside
Location: LOWMAN, ID, ID
Price: From $45 per night
Price range: $45–$50 per night
Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Elk Creek Cabins are open from November through April, offering a rustic retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. Guests must be prepared to snowmobile, snowshoe or ski at least 15 miles from the parking area to the cabin, and they are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. These cabins offer a few amenities, but guests will need to bring some of their own equipment and supplies to make their stay comfortable.Thirty miles of groomed trails surround the cabins, offering excellent
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Remote winter backcountry cabins with 30 miles of groomed trails for snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing. Access to wildlife viewing opportunities including mountain goats, river otters, and sandhill cranes.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, North American river otters, pronghorn, snowshoe hares, sandhill cranes, and garter snakes present in the area
Insider tips for Elk Creek Cabins: Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability Prepare for 15-mile backcountry travel via snowmobile, ski, or snowshoe from Cape Horn parking area Park at the plowed lot near Cape Horn on Highway 21, approximately 40 miles east of Lowman
Skip Elk Creek Cabins if: Google reviews report lead pipes, asbestos in cabin ceilings, and bed bugs across all beds and mattresses. Seeking hookups—no hookups available at this facility. Looking for summer camping—seasonal operations only (winter months).
Best time to visit Elk Creek Cabins: November-April — Winter sports season with groomed trails; RIDB official season for cabin operations.
Nearby campgrounds: Boundary Creek Campground (Challis, ID), Bull Trout (Lowman, ID), Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, Id) (LOWMAN, ID), River Side (Id - Boise) (LOWMAN, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Elk Creek Cabins
Cell signal at Elk Creek Cabins (LOWMAN, 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.
Elk Creek Cabins are open from November through April, offering a rustic retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. Guests must be prepared to snowmobile, snowshoe or ski at least 15 miles from the parking area to the cabin, and they are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. These cabins offer a few amenities, but guests will need to bring some of their own equipment and supplies to make their stay comfortable.Thirty miles of groomed trails surround the cabins, offering excellent snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with limited availability
Prepare for 15-mile backcountry travel via snowmobile, ski, or snowshoe from Cape Horn parking area
Park at the plowed lot near Cape Horn on Highway 21, approximately 40 miles east of Lowman
Winter sports season with groomed trails; RIDB official season for cabin operations
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Lowman, ttake State Highway 21 east approximately 40 miles to Cape Horn. Park in the plowed parking lot and snowmobile/ski/snowshoe on the Stanley-Landmark Road (FS579) for approximately 15 miles to Elk Creek. Alternate access from the Boise area if Highway 21 is closed between Grandjean and Banner Summit: from Lowman, snowmobile north on the Clear Creek Road (FS582) for approximately 34 miles. Go west on the Stanley-Landmark Road for approximately 3 miles to the cabin. Depending on groomin
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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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