About Johnson Creek Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION
Site Details
Reviews (12)
What Guests Are Saying
The Johnson Creek Guard Station is a well-maintained cabin in a beautiful setting, featuring hot water, a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. It is also pet-friendly, making it an excellent choice for visitors. Repeat guests appreciate the charm of Yellow Pine and look forward to returning in the future.
What Guests Are Saying
The Johnson Creek Guard Station is a well-maintained cabin in a beautiful setting, featuring hot water, a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. It is also pet-friendly, making it an excellent choice for visitors. Repeat guests appreciate the charm of Yellow Pine and look forward to returning in the future.
Review Summary
Tom V
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION
great location, close to everything you want to do.
Les A
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION
This past August was the 2nd time we had stayed at Johnson Creek Guard Station. It is convenient for access to Yellow Pine and provides us everything we need. We always find that the cabin is clean and ready for us to stay in.
Location Johnson Creek Guard Station
Address:
Po Box 696
Cascade, ID, 83611
United States
From Cascade, ID, head north on ID-55/Main Street toward McCall, ID. Turn right/east on FH-22/Warm Lake Road. Stay on this road for about 35 miles. Turn left/north on Road 413/Johnson Creek Road. Stay on this road for about 22 miles. The cabin sits on the right/east side of the road. Look for the Forest Service sign.
This is good unpaved road, but there are a few narrow and steep sections with few pull-outs, and there may be some washboard sections. Use low gears. Some sections
of the road are steep.
For additional information, the Cascade District Office is located in Cascade on the north end of town off Highway 55 on the right side of the road.
Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on federal holidays. Please call the office at (208) 382-7400 for information on alternate routes.
Note Warm Lake Summit can be closed due to snow, if so, take FS 474 north to FH48, head east and then south on Johnson Creek Road.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.9281 / -115.478
Elevation: 1547 feet
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: June 4, 2026
