Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Boise National Forest · Idaho City, ID

Deer Park Cabin

This site was originally established as Deer Park Ranger Guard Station in 1913, and a cabin was built here in 1917. This cabin, along with many others in Boise National Forest, was replaced in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Deer Park Cabin looks much the same today as it did in the 1930s. Guests can drive to Deer Park Cabin in two-wheel drive passenger cars or trucks, although the roads may occasionally be rough. Many creature comforts are provided, but guests may need to bring additional gear and supplies to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 sitePets okFires ok
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Thick evergreens under a bright blue sky.A refrigerator next to a window and dining room table.A tall cabinet next to a futon bed, with a bunkbed frame in the foreground.A turn-around dirt path driveway.
Photos courtesy of Peggy Nance / USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
Rx Lowman Wui (prescribed burn) · 12 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Cabins1
This cabin is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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SiteEntrySurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
1Pull-throughGravelPartialNo / No6 / 3Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This is a dry cabin. The cabin can sleep six people on ond futon and two sets of bunkbeds (bedding not provided). The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, cookware, dishes, utensils, a propane oven, refrigerator and dry sink. A propane stove is provided for heat. Limited bear-proof trash recepticles are located at the back of the cabin. Please be mindful and try to pack-out as much as you are able to. A vault toilet outhouse is just outside. A shed to the right of the cabin houses a hand pump for potable water. A picnic table and campfire ring are located out front. The cabin has no electricity, so please plan accordingly and bring your own light sources. Guests are asked to please use provided cleaning supplies to clean the cabin upon checkout.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Deer Park Cabin20°30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 24.8°F averageFebruary: 28.9°F averageMarch: 36.9°F averageApril: 43.3°F averageMay: 51.5°F averageJune: 58.9°F averageJuly: 65.7°F averageAugust: 63.7°F averageSeptember: 56.2°F averageOctober: 44.3°F averageNovember: 32.4°F averageDecember: 24.7°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Lowman, 15 miles from the campground at 3,920 feet, station USC00105414 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Idaho City, take State Highway 21 for 18 miles to Crooked River/Edna Creek Road #384. Turn right and stay on Road #384 for 13.5 miles to North Fork Boise River Road #327. Turn left on Road #327 and drive upstream for 5 miles to Hunter Creek Road #348.

Nearest townIdaho City, Idaho
Coordinates43.9256° N, 115.4008° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Lowman Wui

    12 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Paradise Rx

    30 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗39.2 mi
Outdoor gearBob Greenwood's Ski Haus ↗44.8 mi
RV sales & serviceAllan Marsh Travel Center ↗47 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Boise National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Deer Park Cabin is located in an open meadow lined with mature Ponderosa pines at an approximate elevation of 4,400 feet. Nearby, the North Fork Boise River rushes over rocks and through jagged granite walls studded with pine trees. Wildlife watchers may want to look for deer and elk, and even moose. Bears are occasional visitors to the area as well. A variety of waterfowl are attracted to the river, as well as bald eagles and osprey.

Recreation

The North Fork Boise River Trail, which begins directly behind the cabin, leads hikers upstream. The 5-mile trail passes through some of the roughest, most scenic canyon walls in Idaho before dipping down to the river's edge to pass by a rock bluff. Horse Haven Trail begins about a few miles from the cabin and connects with the Swanholm/Warrior Trails. All these trails are open to hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, dirt bikers and motorcyclists, although some of the sections of the trail may be particularly difficult for motorcycles. The river flows across the road from the cabin, offering good rainbow trout fishing after about July 1st. Big game hunting is also a popular pastime in the area.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Deer Park Cabin?

Sites at Deer Park Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Deer Park Cabin?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Deer Park Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Deer Park Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Deer Park Cabin. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Deer Park Cabin?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Deer Park Cabin?

The North Fork Boise River Trail, which begins directly behind the cabin, leads hikers upstream. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Deer Park Cabin?

Idaho City, Idaho.

Source: Getting there

What if Deer Park Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Willow Creek Campground (Idaho City) (6.9 mi, first-come), Whoop Um Up Campground (Equestrian) (11.4 mi, first-come), and Queens River Campground (12 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby