Johnson Creek Guard Station

JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION
JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION
JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION
JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION
JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Private Bathroom Private Bathroom
Restrooms Restrooms
Kitchen Kitchen

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

1 total site

Cabins

1 site

About Johnson Creek Guard Station

Johnson Creek Guard Station was built in 1922 and offers a charming mountain respite with modern conveniences. The cabin offers nearly everything needed for a pleasant and comfortable stay. Peak season for the cabin is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles via dirt and gravel roads, but trailers are not recommended.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Aug 3 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Private Bathroom Private Bathroom
Restrooms Restrooms
Kitchen Kitchen
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Cabin Interior

  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Shower
  • Hot Water
  • Kitchen
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001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

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Site Details

Up to 4 guests
Surface: Gravel
Campfire
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Reviews (14)

What Guests Are Saying

Johnson Creek Guard Station is a well-kept cabin in a beautiful setting, featuring a fully equipped kitchen and hot water, making it a great choice for a relaxing stay. Guests enjoyed activities like alpine lake fishing and dining nearby, with the cabin being pet-friendly. Minor issues included a lack of provided firewood and an overheating heater; however, these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experience.

Review Summary

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Tom D

Verified

July 30, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

3

There wasn't any firewood provided so you might want to bring your own.

Paul L

Verified

July 11, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

4

We enjoyed alpine lake fishing, dinner at the Corner Bar, trip into Cinnabar, and relaxing at the cabin. The airstrip traffic did not bother us. One of the baseboard heaters in main room would not turn off, so it did not cool down as much as we would have liked for sleeping.

DEAN K

Verified

September 20, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

5

This is a very nice, well-kept cabin in a beautiful setting with hot water, fully equipped kitchen, and a reasonably comfortable bed(s). The floors and grounds also make it a very pet-friendly place.

Jim R C

Verified

September 2, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

5

This is the 2nd time staying at this cabin in the past 2 years with my Fifty boys, always a great time and the cabin is fantastic, Yellow Pine is a very quint place, we will stay again in a couple years, we try to go to different places, the different cabins available are great, thank you for opening them up

Shawn M

Verified

July 2, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

5

Wonderful cabin!!! We enjoyed our stay minus the bat living upstairs. The kids refused to sleep up there after it came flying out over their heads.

Jim R C

Verified

June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

5

great cabin, has most everything you need, watch out for the toilet and shower, NOT MUCH room sitting down for your knees.
Very clean, beautiful view, I would recommend this cabin, besure to take a drive to Stibnite mine, very interesting drive along the river.

Sarah H

Verified

June 14, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

5

What a gem! The first thing you need to know is that there is no housekeeper. YOU are the cleaning crew, and the next guests experience depends on how well you do your job. The previous guests left the cabin SPOTLESS and it's obvious that the USFS had put a lot of effort and love into maintaining this place, especially when you consider the non-existent budget they have to work with. As far as I know, this is the inky cabin with electricity, flush toilet and a shower in the area. It was so nice to come home from a day of hiking, shower and fix a simple dinner on the stove. We fell in love with the area and the cabin and will book a longer stay next summer. If there were any availability left this summer, I would anarch it up in a heartbeat.

Sheila H

Verified

July 16, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

4

It was our first time visiting JCGS-what a beautiful spot! The cabin itself is really pretty but could use some upgrades and a really good cleaning. There is plenty of room in the cabin and a huge area outside. There is a flag in the yard but needs a solar light installed so it can be lit up at night. The cabin has everything you need-refrigerator, stove, sink, bathroom and even a shower! Bad planning for the toilet-you can barely sit on it because it is so close to the hot water heater (but still nice to have indoor plumbing). The river is across the street (kind of steep and have to go through the bushes to get to access) but if you want to go fishing or swimming, you are better off taking a drive over to Ice Hole Campground. My Hubby caught 1 trout and 3 salmon at Ice Hole. There are lots of mosquitoes & ants in the area and be warned lots of CHIPMUNKS-you can hear them in the walls at night. Yes there are planes flying over but they are really cool to watch. I am not complaining-the area is AMAZING ..I just want people to know what to expect if they do rent the cabin. Enjoy your stay!

Marc G

Verified

October 27, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

5

Wonderful experience, well equipped cabin with plenty of amenities.

mark t

Verified

September 2, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION

5

Wonderful.

Location Johnson Creek Guard Station

Address:
Po Box 696
Cascade, ID, 83611
United States

Highway access

The Johnson Creek Guard Station is accessible via ID-55, which is approximately 15 miles south in Cascade, ID. The directions mention use of FH-22/Warm Lake Road, which connects to ID-55.

Elevation: 1547 feet

Distance to downtown

58 mi drive to downtown Cascade (about 1 hr 49 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Guests must bring the combination to the lock and directions to the cabin
  • Cabin is pack-it-in/pack-it-out
  • The campfire ring can be used, but no large bonfires please
  • Tents, RVs and motor homes are not allowed at this site
  • The cabin is accessible by most vehicles but trailers are not recommended
  • Guests should be aware that there may be air traffic overhead coming to and from a nearby airstrip.
  • Click here for more information about Boise National Forest
  • Livestock are not permitted at this site
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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