Deer Park Cabin
The Deer Park Cabin location is in Idaho City, Idaho
83631. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Deer Park Cabin facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
P.O. Box 129
Idaho City
Idaho
83631
Phone number
Campground information Idaho City, Idaho
Overview
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.
The cabin is available from mid-May through late September, and it’s easily accessible by car in good weather. Many creature comforts are provided, but guests may need to bring additional gear and supplies to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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 Heaven Trail begins about a mile 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. Click here for an Idaho OHV Safety Message.
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.
Facilities
The cabin accommodates six people on a futon and two sets of bunkbeds with mattresses. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, propane stove, cookware, dishes, utensils and a dry sink. Garbage collection is provided.
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 indoor plumbing or electricity. Bedding, pillows, lighting and emergency supplies are not provided.
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. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About P.O. Box 129 Idaho City, ID
How do I make a reservation with Deer Park Cabin?
To make reservations at Deer Park Cabin, you can call the office at .
Where is Deer Park Cabin located?
The Deer Park Cabin is located at P.O. Box 129 in Idaho City,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Deer Park Cabin have tent or RV camping?
Deer Park Cabin offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at to make sure things haven’t changed.