OutReserve

Paddy Flat Guard Station

Paddy Flat Guard Station West - interior
Aerial view of the Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin compound showing administrative buildings, and corrals
Interior of Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin East - kitchen area
Paddy Flat Cabin West - kitchen
Paddy Flat Guard Station East - front of rustic cabin showing porch and stairs with blue skies and mountains beyond

Featured amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Kitchen

About Paddy Flat Guard Station

The Paddy Flat Guard Station is located in the Payette National Forest of central Idaho. Guests enjoy the remote area for its hunting opportunities and abundance of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle roads and trails. Abundant streams and numerous alpine lakes within travel distance offer fantastic fishing opportunities. 

Number of accommodations: 2

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Hunting

Mountain Biking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on Jul 1

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
Kitchen
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Cabin Interior

  • Kitchen
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

2 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 Cabin East, Loop: PADDY FLAT GUARD STATION
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Cabin West, Loop: Paddy Flat Guard Station
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (6)

What Guests Are Saying

Paddy Flat Guard Station offers a great location with beautiful mountain views, clean and roomy cabins, and a well-stocked kitchen. Guests appreciated the solitude and proximity to McCall for convenience. Some issues were reported, such as a non-functioning gas range and communication difficulties, but overall, visitors enjoyed their stay and expressed a willingness to return.

Review Summary

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todd w

Verified

October 22, 2025 Stayed at: Cabin West, Loop: Paddy Flat Guard Station

5

Great location with woods and meadows and mountain views. The cabins were clean and roomy. Had plenty of cookware and cups and stuff. Very nice place to spend the weekend. Close enough to McCall to go out for groceries but feels like you’re out in the woods. Mattress was a bit too firm for our liking so we used our tent air pads. Would gladly come back.

MARK B

Verified

October 7, 2025 Stayed at: Cabin West, Loop: Paddy Flat Guard Station

2

I had some problems with this cabin. When I arrived I noticed right away that the gas range was not working. Come to find out the propane tank was empty and would not be refilled for two days. It was difficult to make contact with someone in McCall to report the issue and since there is no cell service at the cabin it required me to drive out to call. The only thing that saved my trip was the willingness of the person, who finally called me back as I was driving back home, to let me stay in a different cabin about an hour away. I can understand that they are doing the best they can given the slash and burn policies of the current administration. Just be aware that they may not deliver the experience you're expecting.

Matt L

Verified

September 21, 2025 Stayed at: Cabin West, Loop: Paddy Flat Guard Station

5

We absolutely LOVED our time in this cabin and wished we had stayed for longer! The solitude was amazing and it was better stocked than we had imagined it would be (although we did come prepared with our necessities). The area was beautiful.

Darin A

Verified

August 5, 2025 Stayed at: Cabin East, Loop: PADDY FLAT GUARD STATION

4

Plan to bring your bedding, towels, and trash bags ( to haul your trash out)

Had a great stay in Cabin East. Beautiful area

Mirella G

Verified

July 24, 2021 Stayed at: Cabin East, Loop: PADDY FLAT GUARD STATION

5

Peaceful and quiet.

Mirella G

Verified

December 23, 2019 Stayed at: Cabin East, Loop: PADDY FLAT GUARD STATION

5

It was quiet and peaceful.

Location Paddy Flat Guard Station

Address:
102 W. Lake Street
Mc Call, ID, 83638
United States

Highway access

Paddy Flat Guard Station is accessible via State Highway 55, located approximately 9 miles to the north in McCall, ID. From State Highway 55, follow Forest Road #388 east to reach the station.

Latitude & Longitude: 44.7758 / -115.944

Elevation: 1617 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • At least 24-48 hours in advance of your arrival date, call the Payette National Forest Supervisors Office at 208-634-0700 to obtain door lock combination (Office Hours).
  • Maximum occupancy of the Cabin East is four people. This unit is also allowed up to two single-family tents.
  • Be sure to bring garbage bags as the cabin is a 'Pack-It-In, Pack-It-Out' facility and all garbage must be taken out when you leave.
  • Cabin East ONLY: Four head of stock are allowed on site and must be contained within the corral. No pickets or high lines may be used.
  • All feed must be brought to the site and must be certified weed-free.
  • Family pets are allowed; please be sure to maintain control of your animals and be responsible for cleaning up after them.
  • Administrative buildings on site are not available for use.
  • 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 3, 2026

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