Meadow Creek Cabin
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: KOOSKIA, ID, ID
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Meadow Creek Cabin was originally built in the early 1920s and used as a guard station, which consists of five buildings. The main cabin contains the office, a sleeping area and the kitchen. The bunkhouse contains a main room and loft.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Historic 1920s cabin nestled among pines on Meadow Creek canyon with access to fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing in a scenic Lochsa River valley location.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, White-tailed Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Rufous Hummingbird, Lesser Goldfinch, Violet-green Swallow
Insider tips for Meadow Creek Cabin: Book early as a federal campground with limited availability Plan for 15-mile approach distance to cabin location Access via Highway 12 at Lowell, Idaho near Lochsa and Selway Rivers confluence
Skip Meadow Creek Cabin if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available at this site. Need winter camping — seasonal operations end in October. Prefer developed campground amenities — historic cabin with outhouse.
Best time to visit Meadow Creek Cabin: May-October — Federal campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Walde Lookout Cabin (Kooskia, ID), Johnson Bar Group Site (KOOSKIA, ID), Fish Creek Pavilion (Grangeville, ID), Fish Creek Group Use (GRANGEVILLE, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Meadow Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Meadow Creek Cabin (KOOSKIA, ID): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Meadow Creek Cabin was originally built in the early 1920s and used as a guard station, which consists of five buildings. The main cabin contains the office, a sleeping area and the kitchen. The bunkhouse contains a main room and loft.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with limited availability
Plan for 15-mile approach distance to cabin location
Access via Highway 12 at Lowell, Idaho near Lochsa and Selway Rivers confluence
Federal campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Travel to Lowell, Idaho, located approximately midway between Lewiston, Idaho and Missoula, Montana on Highway 12, milepost 97 at the confluence of the Lochsa and Selway Rivers. Cross the bridge and drive 20 miles up the Selway River. Cross the Selway Falls Bridge on the right. Travel about a mile to the trailhead at Slim's Camp. It's a 15-mile hike or horseback ride on National Recreation Trail #726 to Meadow Creek Cabin. Another route is from Elk City by way of Kirk's Fork Trail #830 to Anders
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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