Al Taylor Cabin
Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Targhee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 6,734 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Al Taylor Cabin is located adjacent to Steel Creek near the Continental Divide, at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors come to this area for its beautiful scenery and solitude. Guests can drive to the cabin from mid-May through mid-November with the majority of the trip on gravel roads. These roads are only accessible by snowmobile the remainder of the year. The cabin provides several conveniences, but guests should be prepared to bring some of their own supplies and gear for a comfortable stay.Recreation
An off-highway vehicle trail system can be accessed from the cabin. Small streams in the area provide fishing opportunities for brook trout. Other popular activities in the area include hiking, horseback riding and sightseeing.Facilities
The cabin can accommodate six people. The cabin has a wood cook stove and wood fireplace as well as propane lights. It provides a small dining table with four chairs. The beds are wooden bunk beds. Other amenities include a fire ring, charcoal grill, picnic tables and a vault toilet - all provided adjacent to the cabin. There is no electricity at the cabin.Water is available at the Steel Creek Campground, located just before the gate to the cabin.
Natural Features
The cabin is surrounded by large douglas fir trees. It is near both Camas Meadows and the Continental Divide, providing incredible views.Nearby Attractions
There are many miles of off-highway vehicle, horseback and hiking trails in the area. The Camas Meadows Battlefield located on the Nez Perce National Historic Trail is located nearby.The facts
- Season: May 15 – March 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
1 campsite at Al Taylor Cabin
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Taylor Cabin | AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP | Cabin Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Springs | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
The cabin can be accessed by traveling west from Kilgore, Idaho, via Forest Road 006 approximately 8 miles to Forest Road 478. Travel Forest Road 478 to the Steel Creek Group Area. The cabin is located just outside of the group area and can be reached by driving through the group area to the cabin. The cabin can also be reached from I-15 at Stoddard Creek Exit. Exit at the Stoddard Creek Exit and travel east on Forest Road 006 approximately 13 miles to Forest Road 478.
44.46369, -112.02588 · 44°27'49.3"N 112°1'33.2"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Al Taylor Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at Al Taylor Cabin?
- Yes, Al Taylor Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Al Taylor Cabin have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Al Taylor Cabin?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Al Taylor Cabin?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Al Taylor Cabin.
- Are campfires allowed at Al Taylor Cabin?
- Campfires are allowed at Al Taylor Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Al Taylor Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Al Taylor Cabin's operator.
Camping near Al Taylor Cabin
- Steel Creek Group Campground 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Stoddard Creek Campground 9.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Antone Cabin 23.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Fork Cabin (S of Ennis) 24.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bishop Mountain Cabin 25 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Notch Cabin 29.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Buttermilk 29.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- McCrea Bridge 30.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Red Rock Lakes Wilderness 14.1 mi · Facility
- Antone Station 23.7 mi · Campground
- Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area 24 mi · Campground
- West End Campground 25.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 208-374-5422
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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