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.

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Ola, ID, ID★ 4.5 (13 reviews)From $80/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsCamp Host

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 hookups — no hookups available.✕ You're visiting November-April — seasonal closure.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data; mid-April to late-October per RIDB description.

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: Elk, coyote, Lewis's Woodpecker, Western Bluebird, and Great Basin Rattlesnake present in the area.

Location

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541-351-1182· Boise National Forest
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.

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 — 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Third Fork Cabin cost per night?+
Third Fork Cabin costs $80 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Third Fork Cabin open?+
Third Fork Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Third Fork Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Third Fork Cabin?+
Third Fork Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Third Fork Cabin?+
Third Fork Cabin 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 Third Fork Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Third Fork Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Third Fork Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Third Fork Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$80 /night★ 4.5 (13)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Big Flat

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From $10/night

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