Meadow Creek Cabin
Meadow Creek Cabin was originally built in the early 1920s and used as a guard station, which consists of five buildings. The main cabin contains the office, a sleeping area and the kitchen. The bunkhouse contains a main room and loft. There is also a tack shed, woodshed and outhouse. Since 1932, Meadow Creek has served as a workstation, with field crews occasionally utilizing the bunkhouse. The cabin is nestled among the pines on a steep-sided canyon along Meadow Creek. Plan on a 15-mile hike or horseback ride to this remote backcountry cabin, which is typically available from May 1 to September 15.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Water / sewer | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | Yes / – | 6 / – |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
The rustic cabin has six beds with mattresses, a living room with wood heat, and kitchen facilities with a wood cook stove. A propane refrigerator, dishes, cookware, kitchen utensils, Coleman lantern (no fuel provided), mop, bucket, broom, fire extinguisher and lights are provided. Modern bathroom facilities and electricity are not available. An outhouse is located near the cabin. An indoor but untested water system is available; all water should be filtered or boiled for five minutes. The propane tank is located on the back porch. A corral is provided for stock use and any grazing should take place beyond the grassy area in front of the cabins. Visitors must being weed-free feed for their stock. Visitors should bring garbage bags for packing out trash. The cabin does not have matches, bedding, flashlights, first aid supplies or Coleman fuel.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Travel to Lowell, Idaho, located approximately midway between Lewiston, Idaho and Missoula, Montana on Highway 12, milepost 97 at the confluence of the Lochsa and Selway Rivers. Cross the bridge and drive 20 miles up the Selway River. Cross the Selway Falls Bridge on the right. Travel about a mile to the trailhead at Slim's Camp.
| Nearest town | Kooskia, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 46.1449° N, 115.9779° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Stray Creek Lcrd
12 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedRx Rescue Jensen Nfrd
31 mi from the campground · 44 acres
- PrescribedRx Barnyard Units Nfrd
46 mi from the campground · 41 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Rae Bros. Sporting Goods ↗ | 16.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Travelland RV ↗ | 50.4 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Indian Hill Lookout is near the cabin and just outside the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The present tower was built in 1951 and the cabin is occupied by staff during the summer months.
- 2 miThree Devils Picnic Area ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
- inNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,072,795 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
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- Sue McBeth CabinBuilding · Kamiah · 4.4 mi
Natural features
Meadow Creek is a major tributary of the Selway River and is known for its clean, cold water and unspoiled beauty. Big game species found in the area include black bear, elk, moose, mule deer, whitetail deer and cougar. Visitors may also spot the Coeur d'Alene Salamander, which is only found in areas near the Selway River and Meadow Creek. Beaver, mink and otter may also be seen.
Recreation
Several trails are available in the area to explore by foot or horseback, including the Meadow Creek National Recreation Trail and the Butte Creek Trail. Anglers can enjoy fly fishing for trout in Meadow Creek after July 1st each year.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Meadow Creek Cabin?
Sites at Meadow Creek 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 Meadow Creek Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Meadow Creek Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Meadow Creek Cabin have hookups?
Yes, water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Meadow Creek Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Meadow Creek Cabin?
Several trails are available in the area to explore by foot or horseback, including the Meadow Creek National Recreation Trail and the Butte Creek Trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Meadow Creek Cabin?
Kooskia, Idaho. Indian Hill Lookout is near the cabin and just outside the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.
Source: Getting there
What if Meadow Creek Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lolo Creek Campground (15 mi, first-come), Wild Goose Campground (17.1 mi, first-come), and Johnson Bar Group Site (20.3 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby