The Beaver Creek Cabin site was established for administrative use in 1912. The current dwelling was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps using standard blueprints for that time.
Beaver Creek Cabin is open year-round. It's accessible by car in the summer months and by snowshoes or cross-country skis in winter. Guests arriving in winter should park at the Whoop-Um-Up Park N' Ski Area (permit required) and access the 1.5 mi Pilgrim Trail to reach the cabin. The trail is moderately difficult in normal conditions, and guests are responsible for their own safety.
The cabin offers many creature comforts for an enjoyable stay. However, several of the amenities are only available seasonally. Guests should be prepared to bring certain supplies or gear according to the season.
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Beaver Creek Cabin is a beloved destination for many families, offering a cozy, rustic atmosphere with great scenery and easy access to outdoor activities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, running water, and the peaceful surroundings, making it ideal for escaping city life. While some concerns about mice and proximity to the highway have been noted, overall, visitors enjoy the cabin's charm and the community spirit among renters.
Beaver Creek Cabin is a great place to base a winter trip. We love the cozy wood stove and being so close to miles and miles of cross country ski and snowshoe trails. The Smokey Bear curtains are a classic!
Had a lovely snow storm on the drive to the cabin. Both of our vehicles, (4x4 pickups), made it. Tire chains helped. Arrived after dark. Found the cabin in good shape until we got the stove fire going. The cabin filled with smoke, the alarms went off, and that's when we relived the stove pipe was not fully attached. Now that every part of the stove is hot as heck with the fire roaring, we had to reattach the stove pipe. We did a back woods patch job with some aluminum foil and mechanic wire. It worked!
Outside of the stove pipe incident, the trip was great. Found the cabin very nice and clean. The propane lamps worked great and the cabin is stocked with plenty of fire wood and a splitting maul. The rest of our party came in the following day, (4x4 Jeep). It snowed on and off during our stay. Cleaned everything and emptied the stove of ash before leaving. We had a great time and plan returning in the spring. Thanks!
Had a lovely snow storm on the drive to the cabin. Both of our vehicles, (4x4 pickups), made it. Tire chains helped. Arrived after dark. Found the cabin in good shape until we got the stove fire going. The cabin filled with smoke, the alarms went off, and that's when we relived the stove pipe was not fully attached. Now that every part of the stove is hot as heck with the fire roaring, we had to reattach the stove pipe. We did a back woods patch job with some aluminum foil and mechanic wire. It worked!
Outside of the stove pipe incident, the trip was great. Found the cabin very nice and clean. The propane lamps worked great and the cabin is stocked with plenty of fire wood and a splitting maul. The rest of our party came in the following day, (4x4 Jeep). It snowed on and off during our stay. Cleaned everything and emptied the stove of ash before leaving. We had a great time and plan returning in the spring. Thanks!
Other than the mice droppings, this place was a great get away. The pond out back is fun for the dogs and we got the refrigerator working so that wasn't a problem. This is our 4th time up there and we hope to return!!
Other than the mice droppings, this place was a great get away. The pond out back is fun for the dogs and we got the refrigerator working so that wasn't a problem. This is our 4th time up there and we hope to return!!
Beautiful hiking in the area. Theres a nice little pond to sit by or let the kids play in. It was quiet nestled off from the hwy. Plenty of accommodations. The updates were nice and the new beds were comfortable. We had a lovely stay.
Really cool location- the setting is beautiful with the creek running near by. The grounds are expansive so plenty of room for parking and recreating near the cabin. The Beaver Creek trail is a real nice hike, although had some downed trees across it making it a bit challenging to mtn bike. Gobs of firewood right out the door so that's nice. Biggest negative was that torture chamber bed in the main room! I'm a pretty easy sleeper and even I couldn't sleep on that lumpy excuse for a bed. Then of course there was a TON of flies in the cabin but was probably the time of the year- September. Be aware, there's no lights (electric or propane) so either bring your own lantern bulbs to fix theirs (found no spares), or bring lights of your own!
Beautiful hiking in the area. Theres a nice little pond to sit by or let the kids play in. It was quiet nestled off from the hwy. Plenty of accommodations. The updates were nice and the new beds were comfortable. We had a lovely stay.
The cabin code will be sent via email. If you haven't received the code before your reservation, please contact the Idaho City Ranger District at (208) 392-6681 24-48 hours in advance.
Maximum occupancy is 4 people
No water is available in the cabin from October through May
No garbage service in winter months; trash must be packed out
Camping is not allowed at this site; please do not use tents, motor homes or RVs at the cabin
Livestock such as saddle, pack or draft animals are not allowed at this site
Accessible in winter only by hiking or skiiing into the cabin from Whoop Um Up parking lot. Park and Ski pass is required from November 15 to april 30. Contact Idaho Parks and Recreation for more informtion at 208-334-4199.
Loading and unloading is no longer allowed at the junction of FR362 and Highway 21 due to safety hazards caused by vehicles parked on the highway; vehicles parkingat this location for loading and unloading could be issued a citation
Campfires are allowed in fire rings ONLY, unless fire restrictions are in place. Contact Idaho City Ranger District for updates regarding fire restrictions.
Reservations cancelled last minute due to weather or smoke conditions will not be refunded unless cabin or road is closed to the public.
Bears occasionally are seen in the area. Please practice bear-safe camping and keep the outside of the cabin free from trash and food.
Drinking water is tested monthly for contaminants and will be abruptly shut off if not currently potable. Please plan accordingly with your own water supply in case of a shut off during your stay. Forest Service personal will be onsite briefly once a week to run generator to fill up cistern. Generator run times estimated 2-4 hours once per week.
There is no electricity at the cabin. Please come prepared with your own light sources.
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.
For questions regarding the campground, please contact the Idaho City Ranger District at 208-392-3700.
For questions regarding reservations and refunds, please contact Recreation.gov customer service