Established Camping
Johnson Creek Guard Station
Johnson Creek Guard Station is located in the Boise National Forest, featuring forested terrain with nearby creeks and rivers. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Payette River and the scenic views of Cascade Lake.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest
Overview
Johnson Creek Guard Station was built in 1922 and offers a charming mountain respite with modern conveniences. The cabin offers nearly everything needed for a pleasant and comfortable stay. Peak season for the cabin is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles via dirt and gravel roads, but trailers are not recommended.
Recreation
The cabin is near several trailheads into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. These non-motorized trails are popular for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Off-road vehicle trails are also nearby. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. The South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek offer opportunities for fishing. Berry picking and hunting are popular pastimes in season.
Natural Features
Johnson Creek sits in a pretty mountain meadow a stone's throw from scenic Johnson Creek, a tributary of the South Fork Salmon River. Mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest surround the cabin. Wildlife watchers may see deer, elk, bear and moose. Bald eagles are often spotted soaring overhead.
Nearby Attractions
The tiny community of Yellow Pine is a few miles north of the cabin and offers limited services. The popular Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica Festival is held annually in August.
Location
Johnson Creek Guard Station is located in Idaho
Directions
From Cascade, ID, head north on ID-55/Main Street toward McCall, ID. Turn right/east on FH-22/Warm Lake Road. Stay on this road for about 35 miles. Turn left/north on Road 413/Johnson Creek Road. Stay on this road for about 22 miles. The cabin sits on the right/east side of the road. Look for the Forest Service sign. This is good unpaved road, but there are a few narrow and steep sections with few pull-outs, and there may be some washboard sections. Use low gears. Some sectionsof the road are steep. For additional information, the Cascade District Office is located in Cascade on the north end of town off Highway 55 on the right side of the road. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on federal holidays. Please call the office at (208) 382-7400 for information on alternate routes. Note Warm Lake Summit can be closed due to snow, if so, take FS 474 north to FH48, head east and then south on Johnson Creek Road.
Address
PO Box 696
Cascade, ID 83611
Coordinates
44.9280556 N
115.4775 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonFair
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 14 min from Boise
- 4 hrs 53 min from Lewiston
- 6 hrs 39 min from Walla Walla
- 7 hrs 9 min from Missoula
