Third Fork Cabin
Boise National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Ola, ID, ID
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
Third Fork Cabin is a former guard station, first established in 1906 as Station 10 and renamed Third Fork in 1908. A cabin was built at that time, which existed until the site was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. The current cabin’s exterior has changed little since that time, with the exception of a metal roof being added sometime before 1984.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/third-fork-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic cabin (rebuilt 1933) with modern amenities including kitchen, queen bed, and accessible shower facilities. Highly rated by campers (4.9/5) for spacious accommodations and nearby creek fishing.
Wildlife alert: Elk, coyote, Lewis's Woodpecker, Western Bluebird, and Great Basin Rattlesnake present in the area.
Insider tips for Third Fork Cabin: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand. Two cabins on-site: main cabin has kitchen and queen bed; second cabin has 3 additional beds. Handicap accessible with ramps and accessible shower facilities.
Skip Third Fork Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You're visiting November-April — seasonal closure..
Best time to visit Third Fork Cabin: May-October — Official operating season per verified data; mid-April to late-October per RIDB description..
Nearby campgrounds: Antelope (Boise National Forest, Id) (EMMETT , ID), Sagehen Creek (EMMETT, ID), Eastside (EMMETT, ID), Big Flat (Indian Valley, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Third Fork Cabin
Cell signal at Third Fork Cabin (Ola, 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.
Third Fork Cabin is a former guard station, first established in 1906 as Station 10 and renamed Third Fork in 1908. A cabin was built at that time, which existed until the site was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. The current cabin’s exterior has changed little since that time, with the exception of a metal roof being added sometime before 1984.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand.
Two cabins on-site: main cabin has kitchen and queen bed; second cabin has 3 additional beds.
Handicap accessible with ramps and accessible shower facilities.
Official operating season per verified data; mid-April to late-October per RIDB description.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Boise, Idaho, take Highway 55 north to Horseshoe Bend. Turn left on Highway 52 and drive west 9 miles to the junction at Sweet/Ola Highway (no road number), then take a slight right. Take this road north 17 miles to Ola. Make a slight left and continue north through Ola on Road 618 (Third Fork Road) to the Third Fork Cabin. This road changes from pavement to gravel a few miles north of Ola. Third Fork Cabin will be on the right-hand side of Rd. 618.
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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 — 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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