About Copper Basin Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Propane
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001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
Site Details
Reviews (30)
What Guests Are Saying
Guests consistently praise the Copper Basin Guard Station as their favorite cabin, noting its exceptional cleanliness upon arrival. The surrounding area offers stunning views, particularly during the fall, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including trails and high mountain lakes. Overall, visitors highly recommend exploring the Lost River area for its scenic beauty and wildlife.
What Guests Are Saying
Guests consistently praise the Copper Basin Guard Station as their favorite cabin, noting its exceptional cleanliness upon arrival. The surrounding area offers stunning views, particularly during the fall, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including trails and high mountain lakes. Overall, visitors highly recommend exploring the Lost River area for its scenic beauty and wildlife.
Review Summary
Anna G
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
The best place <3 We've stayed here twice now and everyone in the group has loved it! Super comfortable, so many amenities that it feels downright luxurious. Heck, just having running water and showers in the middle of nowhere feels glamorous. Perfect basecamp for us peakbaggers. 11/10 would recommend!
Anna G
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
The best place <3 We've stayed here twice now and everyone in the group has loved it! Super comfortable, so many amenities that it feels downright luxurious. Heck, just having running water and showers in the middle of nowhere feels glamorous. Perfect basecamp for us peakbaggers. 11/10 would recommend!
Blaine F
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
Probably my best stay ever.
The cabin was clean and very well kept.
Fall colors at their best.
Mountains are magnificent, lots of contrasts.
There are so many canyons and streams/lakes to see.
There was something to see in any direction
Blaine F
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
Probably my best stay ever.
The cabin was clean and very well kept.
Fall colors at their best.
Mountains are magnificent, lots of contrasts.
There are so many canyons and streams/lakes to see.
There was something to see in any direction
Blaine F
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
Probably my best stay ever.
The cabin was clean and very well kept.
Fall colors at their best.
Mountains are magnificent, lots of contrasts.
There are so many canyons and streams/lakes to see.
There was something to see in any direction
dan l
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
Thank you for providing a great location and such an accommodating facility.
Cleaned, stocked with pot and pans, glass etc., such a nice place to use as a home base.
Great communication and logicalities.
Please thank everyone involved, especially, the crew who cleans and stocks the cabin.
Thanks again
Dan
dan l
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
Thank you for providing a great location and such an accommodating facility.
Cleaned, stocked with pot and pans, glass etc., such a nice place to use as a home base.
Great communication and logicalities.
Please thank everyone involved, especially, the crew who cleans and stocks the cabin.
Thanks again
Dan
dan l
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
Thank you for providing a great location and such an accommodating facility.
Cleaned, stocked with pot and pans, glass etc., such a nice place to use as a home base.
Great communication and logicalities.
Please thank everyone involved, especially, the crew who cleans and stocks the cabin.
Thanks again
Dan
Ramon H
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
What an awesome place!
Ramon H
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: COPPER BASIN GUARD STATION
What an awesome place!
Location Copper Basin Guard Station
Address:
P.O. Box 507
Mackay, ID, 83251
United States
From Mackay, Idaho, drive north on Highway 93 approximately 17 miles and take a left on the Trail Creek Road. Travel approximately 15 miles on the Trail Creek Road. This road starts as paved and turns to gravel at approximately 12 miles. Turn left at the Wild horse/Copper Basin turnoff, and continue on this road for approximately 2 miles and bear left on Road #135. This road continues for approximately 14 miles. The Copper Basin Guard Station is on the right at the intersection of Roads 135 and 138.
From Ketchum, Idaho, travel north east on the Trail Creek Road, #208, for approximately 23 miles. Turn right on at the Wildhorse/Copper Basin turnoff and continue on this road for approximately 2 miles. Bear left on Road #135. This road continues for approximately 14 miles. The Copper Basin Guard Station is on the right at the intersection of Roads #135 and #138.
The Copper Basin Guard Station is accessible via Highway 93, which is approximately 17 miles south of Mackay, Idaho. From Highway 93, Trail Creek Road (#208) provides access to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8092 / -113.843
Elevation: 2387 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
11AM
- The rental combination will be provided in the confirmation letter.
- More information is available on the official website.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Accessibility
- The guard station lacks electricity and communication services.
Utilities
- Only propane-powered appliances are available at the guard station.
- Guests are responsible for bringing their own supplies including food and toiletries.
Pets
- Smoking, candles, and pets are prohibited in the cabin.
Site capacity
- A maximum of eight people are allowed, including RV occupants.
- Guests must stay a minimum of two nights and can stay up to six nights.
Vehicles & parking
- Only three vehicles are allowed in the parking lot.
Fees & deposits
- America the Beautiful passes are not accepted at this site.
Site types & loops
- Tents and stock animals are prohibited in the yard and parking area.
Safety & rules
- Guests must pack out trash and clean the cabin before departure.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
