Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID)
Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 6
- People per site
- 4,446 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Barber Flat Cabin site was established for administrative use by the Forest Service in 1923, and was used prior to that by the Barber Lumber Company. At the time, the Forest Service used a cabin already on-site as a guard station and then built a new one in 1927. The current cabin and outbuildings were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935, and the cabin today looks much as it did back then.Guests can drive to Barber Flat Cabin in two-wheel drive passenger cars or trucks, although the roads may occasionally be rough. The cabin provides most of the conveniences needed for a comfortable stay.
Recreation
Several multi-use trails run east and west from the cabin. Hikers and mountain bikers can access the Barber Flat Trailhead nearby, and the Hungarian/Sunset Trail is located just across the road about 200 yards north of the cabin. Other trails in the area include the Beaver Creek/Grand Mountain Trail and the Short Creek Trail, which is known as a haven for nesting ospreys.The river offers great rainbow trout fishing and many swimming holes. Seasonal big game hunting is another popular pastime in the surrounding area.
Facilities
The cabin can sleep six people on two futons and one bunkbed. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, cookware, dishes, utensils, a propane stove, refrigerator and sink with hot water. The bathroom has a sink, bathtub and flush toilet.
A wood stove is provided for heat and firewood may be gathered from the surrounding forest. A picnic table and campfire ring with benches are located outside. 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.
The cabin has no electricity, so please plan accordingly and bring your own light sources. Bedding, pillows and towels are not provided.
Guests are asked to please use provided cleaning supplies to clean the cabin upon checkout.
Natural Features
Barber Flat Cabin is situated near the North Fork Boise River among towering Ponderosa pines at an elevation of about 4,300 feet. The cabin is surrounded by the Boise Mountains and tucked beneath Hungarian Ridge.Osprey nests are a common sight around Barber Flat. Visitors to this area may see other wildlife, such as mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, chukars, wild turkeys, eagles and the occasional black bear or wolf.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-3700.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: BARBER FLAT CABIN
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BARBER FLAT CABIN | Cabin Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Idaho City, take State Highway 21 for 2 miles to Granite Creek Road #327. Turn right and travel approximately 25 miles to the cabin. The road becomes North Fork Boise River Road. Please drive carefully as this road is heavily traveled., occasionally narrow, and often in rough condition.
43.82194, -115.53667 · 43°49'19.0"N 115°32'12.0"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 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 5.7 | 8.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10 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 Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID)
- Can you reserve a site at Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID)?
- Yes, Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID) have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID).
- Does Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID)?
- Campfires are allowed at Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Email matthew.nance@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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