Established Camping
Beaver Creek Cabin (ID)
Beaver Creek Cabin is located in the Boise National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Kirkham Hot Springs and the historic Idaho City, both offering unique experiences close to the camping site.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest
Overview
The Beaver Creek Cabin site was established for administrative use in 1912. The current dwelling was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps using standard blueprints for that time. Beaver Creek Cabin is open year-round. It's accessible by car in the summer months and by snowshoes or cross-country skis in winter. Guests arriving in winter should park at the Whoop-Um-Up Park N' Ski Area (permit required) and access the 1.5 mile Pilgrim Trail to reach the cabin. The trail is moderately difficult in normal conditions, and guests are responsible for their own safety. The cabin offers many creature comforts for an enjoyable stay. However, several of the amenities are only available seasonally. Guests should be prepared to bring certain supplies or gear according to the season.
Recreation
Numerous hiking, biking, horse, off-road vehicle and motorcycle trails are in the vicinity. Click here for an Idaho OHV Safety Message. During the winter months, miles of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails are right out the front door. The Crooked River, Beaver Creek and beaver ponds all offer good rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout fishing. The 1-mile Beaver Creek Trail leads to the Crooked River and several small swimming holes. Good hunting can be found in this area in season.
Natural Features
A mixed-growth pine forest surrounds the area, offering pretty scenery and partial shade. Several creeks and rivers flow nearby, the closest being Beaver Creek. The cabin is nestled within the Boise Mountain Range at an elevation of 5,100 feet. Beavers are a common sight in this area, and several beaver ponds are nearby. Other wildlife includes mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, chukars, wild turkeys, eagles and the occasional black bear or wolf.
Nearby Attractions
State Highway 21 is known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway. This 131-mile route starts in Boise and meanders through Boise, Salmon-Challis and Sawtooth National Forests with several points of interest along the way.
Location
Beaver Creek Cabin (ID) is located in Idaho
Directions
In summer: from Idaho City, travel 20 miles northeast on State Highway 21. Turn right on Forest Road #362 and travel 0.5 miles to the cabin. In autumn, it's important to take the southern entrance to Forest Road #362, about a mile past Edna Creek Campground. If you accidentally miss this southern entrance to Forest Road #362 and accidentally turn onto the northern entrance, you may be blocked by a seasonal gate. If this happens, just turn around and look for the proper entrance to FS-362. See our Photos section for a map of this area, which is marked to show the location of the cabin.In winter: from Idaho City, travel approximately 18 miles northeast on State Highway 21 to the Whoop-Um-Up Parking Area. Ski or snowshoe 1.5 miles to the cabin on the Pilgrim Trail.
Address
Beaver Creek Cabin (ID) P.O. BOX 129
Idaho city, ID 83631
Coordinates
43.9672222 N
115.6133333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from Boise
- 2 hrs 43 min from Twin Falls
- 4 hrs 2 min from Pocatello
- 4 hrs 58 min from Lewiston