Part of the US Forest Service's Payette National Forest, Buck Park Cabin sits at the end of a long, rough access road that challenges many vehicles during summer months. The rustic shelter provides basic protection from weather and a place to build fires, though amenities remain minimal by design. One reviewer noted the drive requires careful consideration of vehicle capability, while the remote location delivers notable quietness once reached. The surrounding forest offers good scenery for those willing to navigate the demanding approach. Campers exploring places to camp near Payette National Forest will find this spot suits those specifically seeking bare-bones accommodations in an isolated setting. Reservations are available, though pets are not permitted.
Description
Overview
Buck Park Cabin is located on Cuddy Mountain, in the Payette National Forest of central Idaho. Guests enjoy the remote area for its hunting opportunities and abundance of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails. The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,280 feet within Buck Park, a scenic meadow surrounded by a dense conifer forest. Rush Lake, Hornet and Lower Hornet reservoirs are nearby. This very rustic cabin can accommodate a maximum of three people. Metal cots are provided, but guests must bring their own sleeping bags. A wood stove is provided for heat and cooking. No plumbing or electricity is available. A vault toilet is located outside. Guests must bring water, food, bedding and firewood. High clearance vehicles are recommended for accessing Buck Park Cabin. Further, access to Buck Park Cabin will be challenging if snow has fallen (more likely after mid-October).
Recreation
The cabin sits near small Rush Lake, which offers fishing opportunities. Hornet and Lower Hornet lakes are a short distance away. Hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and off-road enthusiasts will find several motorized and non-motorized trails in the surrounding area.
Facilities
This very rustic cabin can accommodate a maximum of three people. Metal cots are provided, but guests must bring their own sleeping bags. A wood stove is provided for heat and cooking. No plumbing or electricity is available. A vault toilet is located outside. Guests must bring water, food, bedding and firewood. Horse corrals and hitching racks are available within the cabin complex.
Natural Features
The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,280 feet within Buck Park, a scenic meadow surrounded by a dense conifer forest. Rush Lake, Hornet and Lower Hornet reservoirs are nearby. The Payette National Forest encompasses some of Idaho's most beautiful and diverse country. Located in west-central Idaho, north of Boise, the 2.3-million-acre forest extends 100 miles west to east, from Hells Canyon to the Middle Fork Salmon River, and 70 miles north to south, from the Salmon River to the Weiser River.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBuck Park Cabin is located in Idaho
Directions
From Council, drive 12 miles northwest on the paved Council-Cuprum Road 002, then 12 miles southwest on the gravel Buck Park Road 055 (high-clearance vehicles are necessary for passage). Continue 0.2 miles south on Buck Park Spur. Expect large rocks and a narrow, one-way road. Buck Park is a 1.5-hour drive from Council, Idaho.
Address
851 E. 9TH STREET
Weiser, ID 83672
Coordinates
44.7816667 N
116.7416667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 26 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 23 min from Lewiston, ID
- 6 hrs 10 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 6 hrs 42 min from Kennewick, WA
