Meadow Creek Cabin
The Meadow Creek Cabin location is in Kooskia, Idaho
83539. 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 Meadow Creek Cabin facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
831 Selway Road
Kooskia
Idaho
83539
Phone number
208-926-4258
Campground information Kooskia, Idaho
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About 831 Selway Road Kooskia, ID
How do I make a reservation with Meadow Creek Cabin?
To make reservations at Meadow Creek Cabin, you can call the office at 208-926-4258.
Where is Meadow Creek Cabin located?
The Meadow Creek Cabin is located at 831 Selway Road in Kooskia,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Meadow Creek Cabin have tent or RV camping?
Meadow Creek Cabin offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 208-926-4258 to make sure things haven’t changed.