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AL TAYLOR CABIN
AL TAYLOR CABIN
AL TAYLOR CABIN
AL TAYLOR CABIN
AL TAYLOR CABIN

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About Al Taylor Cabin

Al Taylor Cabin is located adjacent to Steel Creek near the Continental Divide, at an elevation of 6.3 ft. 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.

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  • 6 guests
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Site Details

Up to 6 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Back-In
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews

22 reviews

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The reviewer had a beautiful stay at Al Taylor Cabin over Labor Day Weekend, appreciating the site's privacy and the quality of the cabin and outhouse. While the nearby Steel Creek group site was noisy due to dirt bikes, the overall experience was positive and provided the quiet solitude they sought. This was their fourth visit, highlighting their satisfaction with the location.

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4.5

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Samantha F

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December 6, 2024 Stayed at: Al Taylor Cabin, Loop: AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP

Stayed over Labor Day Weekend 2024. It was a beautiful stay! The Steel Creek group site was *packed* that weekend and they all had dirt bikes, so it was a little noisy at times. But I love the fenced in portion of the site for privacy (although a few people jumped the fence and walked up the road to take a little look). Haha, can't always help who the neighbors are, but the site and the cabin are great. The outhouse is great.

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Lee R

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November 13, 2024 Stayed at: Al Taylor Cabin, Loop: AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP

I spent a quiet 3 days at Al Taylor. This is my fourth visit there. I just needed some quiet and solitude and Al Taylor delivers.

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Tina H

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August 16, 2023 Stayed at: Al Taylor Cabin, Loop: AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP

That cabin was beyond perfect. I’ve never felt so at peace as I did there with my pup. I’m thankful I was able to get my small motor home up in there because she has a fridge that kept my food cold. I’d love to come back there one day again. ❤️

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Jeanne F

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June 30, 2023 Stayed at: Al Taylor Cabin, Loop: AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP

Staying at the AL Taylor cabin was one of the most amazing trips we have ever taken. It is clean and well kept and the surroundings are a little bit of heaven. Hiking and sitting are everything you need here for a perfect stay!

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Kathy F

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June 15, 2023 Stayed at: Al Taylor Cabin, Loop: AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP

This is a cozy, clean, well cared for cabin. Tucked away yet easy to get to. It has clean bathrooms and all the off grid amenities one could want.

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Robert P

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October 26, 2022 Stayed at: Al Taylor Cabin, Loop: AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP

Please see our review from 9/20/21 for more info.

Forgot to mention some things in our last review. There is a horse corral with a little area dug out for water from the creek. Also the fire pit has 2 grill surfaces and a bar to hang items over the fire for cooking and warming. There is plenty of seating out front with the two picnic benches and additional benches.

The water pump at the group campground was not working during our stay.

We reported to the ranger office the one bedroom with two single beds that the mantles were gone and the one in the kitchen needing replacing.

Don't forget to call to get the combination as it is not emailed like most other cabins! We were staying at several cabins this trip and forgot to but LUCKILY the combination was still the same from our last visit. WHEW!

Great place and great price! Not getting expensive like cabins in Montana...Yet.

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Joe B

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November 15, 2021 Stayed at: Al Taylor Cabin, Loop: AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP

Winter visit required the use of the stove which is nearly impossible to start and maintain without getting a lot of smoke into the cabin. Once started the stove works well, but you have to go through the operation instructions. Propane is connected for lamps, but you should bring your own stove as the wood fired stove leaks additional smoke into the cabin if you attempt to use it. The mattresses are quite comfortable. It's also worth noting that the woods in the area are quite walk-able due to the decimation left behind by the local cattle.

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Jeff R

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October 29, 2021 Stayed at: Al Taylor Cabin, Loop: AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP

The location of this cabin is excellent and the site is very nice, overlooking the creek and mountains with open forest behind. It was clean when we arrived and was perfect for our hunting party. The beds were far more comfortable than expected, and kitchen well stocked, pit toilet very clean. The only issue we had was with the wood burning insert in the fireplace with smoke coming in the cabin so hopefully whatever blockage there was has been fixed.

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Robert P

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October 3, 2021 Stayed at: Al Taylor Cabin, Loop: AL TAYLOR CABIN LOOP

Very scenic with good amenities.

You can get there in a car in season.

One bedroom has two twin beds with one propane light.

One bedroom has two bunk beds with one propane light.

Main room has stove in additional to fireplace, with newer dining table, newer storage unit and newer storage kitchen prep table. 3 light propane unit in center ceiling. This place is maintained better by local USPS office than many other cabins we have stayed.

Very nice floor especially compared to other cabins.

Bring tarp, sheet or use mattresses to block one of the bedrooms if you are not using to conserve heat in cold months.

Hand pump for water at campground nearby. Sadly no sink in unit.

Good size porch.

Fire pit with two picnic tables.

Tarps are there to cover wood which is nice.

A rarity in that there is trash collection so you don't have to haul around in your vehicle when leaving.

Nice ADA pit toilet.

Locked gated entry for privacy.

Nice quiet area although some reported complaints over campers noise and ATV noise from nearby campgrounds from journals. Maybe not go on holiday weekends or weekends in general if possible.

It seems Al Taylor who built the cabin was short and had short family members and friends. Watch your head going in and out of the cabin. Was aware of this but STILL hit my head a few times.

This is one of the most enjoyable cabins we have stayed at especially for $35. This is why you see it rented so much. We will stay again if ever in the area. You should stay too.

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Location & Directions for Al Taylor Cabin

Po Box 46, Dubois, ID 83423 United States

Elevation: 2,056 ft

Getting There

The cabin can be accessed by traveling west from Kilgore, Idaho, via Forest Road 006 approximately 8 mi 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 reac...

Nearest town

Dubois, ID - 34 mi

About 48 min to downtown

Highway access

The cabin can be accessed from I-15 via the Stoddard Creek Exit, approximately 13 miles away, and then by traveling east on Forest Road 006.

Near Yellowstone National Park

The closest entrance is: West Entrance

Approximate drive: 58.5 mi · over 1 hr (100 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Call the Dubois Ranger District office for the combination to the lock on the cabin and the gate. The Ranger District is open Monday-Friday, and can be reached at (208) 374-5422.
  • This cabin is located in grizzly/black bear country. All food and coolers must be stored according to the Caribou Targhee National Forest Food Storage Order #04-15-23-217 
  • Guests should be aware of the risks of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more
  • Click here for more information about Caribou-Targhee National Forest
  • Please respect this newly remodeled cabin and do not carve names/objects into the interior/exterior logs of this historic cabin.
  • Bear-resistant garbage conatiners are provided on site.
  • Steel Creek Group Campground is located adjacent to the cabin. Reservations  
  • 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.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

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Cabin is closed indefinitely due to structural issues.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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