Cabin Creek
Campground · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Payette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 17
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 4,145 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This campground contains 12 campsites in the West Mountains, where a waterfall graces the campground.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, a nd the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
Fishing in the West Fork of the Weiser River. ATV trail to the south, and a non-motorized vehicle trail to the north. Be careful not to trespass in this area, as the public lands are interspersed with private land.
Facilities
No hook-ups available. Potable water is available for drinking and cooking.
The facts
- 17 bookable sites
- 20 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Cabin Creek, North, Scan and Pay, South
Site types
- 17 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
20 campsites at Cabin Creek
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Cabin Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | North | Management | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 12 | South | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | South | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | South | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | South | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | South | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | South | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Council, go 4 miles south on US 95, then 10 miles east on Forest Road 186.
44.65430, -116.27297 · 44°39'15.5"N 116°16'22.7"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.2 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 5.1 | 6.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.1 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 Cabin Creek
- Can you reserve a site at Cabin Creek?
- Yes, Cabin Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cabin Creek have?
- 20 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Cabin Creek?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cabin Creek.
- Are campfires allowed at Cabin Creek?
- Campfires are allowed at Cabin Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Cabin Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cabin Creek's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $10.00 single units, first-come, first-served.
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Contact
- Phone N/A
- 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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