Elk Creek Cabins

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Boise National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Boise National Forest Fees: The cabin can accommodate up to 10 people. The combination to the door lock will be provided with the reservation confirmation notice. Tents, RVs and motor homes are not allowed at this site. Pets must be under restrictive control at all times; guests are responsible for cleaning up after pets. The stoves and refrigerators are disconnected for the winter months. Status: none Reservations: Reservations and fees can be found at Elk Creek Guard Station cabins on rec.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Overview Elk Creek Cabins are open from November through April, offering a rustic retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. Guests must be prepared to snowmobile, snowshoe or ski at least 15 miles from the parking area to the cabin, and they are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. These cabins offer a few amenities, but guests will need to bring some of their own equipment and supplies to make their stay comfortable. Recreation Thirty miles of groomed trails surround the cabins, offering excellent snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Skiers and snowshoers can enjoy a backcountry adventure in the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, but snowmobiles are not allowed. Facilities Cabin 1 can accommodate up to 10 people on three double beds and four cots with mattresses. The kitchen is equipped with a dry sink, propane stove and refrigerator. A… Getting there: From Lowman, ttake State Highway 21 east approximately 40 miles to Cape Horn. Park in the plowed parking lot and snowmobile/ski/snowshoe on the Stanley-Landmark Road (FS579) for approximately 15 miles to Elk Creek. Alternate access from the Boise area if Highway 21 is closed between Grandjean and Banner Summit: from Lowman, snowmobile north on the Clear Creek Road (FS582) for approximately 34 miles. Go west on the Stanley-Landmark Road for approximately 3 miles to the cabin. Depending on… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232401 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS