BUCK PARK CABIN - Front of white and green cabin
BUCK PARK CABIN - Interior showing bunk beds
Barn with horse corral near Buck Park Cabin
Front of white and green cabin
BUCK PARK CABIN - Interior showing countertop area

About Buck Park Cabin

Buck Park Cabin is located on Cuddy Mountain, 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-road vehicle trails. The cabin sits at an elevation of 7.3 ft within Buck Park, a scenic meadow surrounded by a dense conifer forest. Rush Lake, Hornet and Lower Hornet reservoirs are nearby. This very rustic cabin can accommodate a maximum of three people. Metal cots are provided, but guests must bring their own sleeping bags. A wood stove is provided for heat and cooking. No plumbing or electricity is available. A vault toilet is located outside. Guests must bring water, food, bedding and firewood. High clearance vehicles are recommended for accessing Buck Park Cabin. Further, access to Buck Park Cabin will be challenging if snow has fallen (more likely after mid-October).

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Cabin Interior

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001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

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  • 3 guests

Site Details

Up to 3 guests
Surface: Gravel
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Reviews (28)

What Guests Are Saying

Buck Park Cabin offers a beautiful, isolated setting with stunning views along the way, making it a great choice for a remote getaway. The cabin includes useful extras like a propane stove and a well-maintained outhouse, though it is rustic and could use some care. While access can be challenging, especially for vehicles, many guests appreciate the scenic trails and nearby creek teeming with wildlife.

Review Summary

3.8
28 reviews
5
42.9%
12
4
17.9%
5
3
25.0%
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DEAN K

Verified

September 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

3

This is a great place to spend a few days and this is our third trip to this cabin. One important health concern I have is that the cabin is heavily infested with white-footed mice or deermice and their droppings. The cabin could also use some restorative work. It has degraded significantly since our last visit two years ago, as well as a padlock for the front door. .

Jan W

Verified

July 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

4

The road is rough which my husband loved, but such awesome views on the way there. I couldn’t believe how much of the mountain had burned from the fire years ago. The cabin had little extras like a propane stove, playing cards, mattresses, broom, etc. It’s rustic and could use a little extra care. Outhouse was well maintained. Great fire pit. Bring your own bedding and pillow. Take a small hike, we saw 2 deer. Creek nearby is wonderful, even saw 5 trout surprisingly. We drove up the Cuddy Mountain Trail to the Overlook - stunning views. The road to Hornet Reservoir is pretty rough, but again it’s beautiful with nice areas to picnic or camp close to the water. I’ve driven past the sign to Buck Park many times and always wanted to go see what was out there, and I’m so happy we finally did.

Ken R

Verified

August 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

3

This one is hard to review. Positives are that it is very isolated and in a beautiful area. Negatives are that it is definitely hard to reach. I went in on a big ADV motorcycle and it was a challenge. No cars are going to make it without some damage. The cabin itself is very small and bare bones. There are lots of cheaper cabins that are much better so I won't be back to this one.

Ken R

Verified

August 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

3

This one is hard to review. Positives are that it is very isolated and in a beautiful area. Negatives are that it is definitely hard to reach. I went in on a big ADV motorcycle and it was a challenge. No cars are going to make it without some damage. The cabin itself is very small and bare bones. There are lots of cheaper cabins that are much better so I won't be back to this one.

roger b

Verified

August 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

5

We enjoyed the stay at the cabin.I have been by it several times and decided to rent it with my wife. There was 9 teens camped there with as a work crew cleaning up old fence along the main trails.They didn't bother us at all.The trail getting to it was good as could be expected for the location.The national forest did good on fixing the trail.We would recommend this cabin for a remote getaway.The trail to the lake is a little rougher but when I go to the lake I use my 4 wheeler.Having the toilet there was a plus for my wife.I will be renting it again in the future.There is trails around with scenic views of the snake canyon.

roger b

Verified

August 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

5

We enjoyed the stay at the cabin.I have been by it several times and decided to rent it with my wife. There was 9 teens camped there with as a work crew cleaning up old fence along the main trails.They didn't bother us at all.The trail getting to it was good as could be expected for the location.The national forest did good on fixing the trail.We would recommend this cabin for a remote getaway.The trail to the lake is a little rougher but when I go to the lake I use my 4 wheeler.Having the toilet there was a plus for my wife.I will be renting it again in the future.There is trails around with scenic views of the snake canyon.

Andrew R

Verified

November 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

5

Awesome cabin, FS had been up to clean for the last time that season a few days before. Tried to leave it super clean. Only stayed a couple nights as I tagged out on my elk hunt on day 1. Had a mouse but the hooks in ceiling worked for storing food out of his reach.

Andrew R

Verified

November 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

5

Awesome cabin, FS had been up to clean for the last time that season a few days before. Tried to leave it super clean. Only stayed a couple nights as I tagged out on my elk hunt on day 1. Had a mouse but the hooks in ceiling worked for storing food out of his reach.

Leonard M

Verified

December 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

1

Bad:
The cabin sits in the middle of a 100,000 acre 2020 fire. "Scorched Earth" as defined by a wildlife biologist friend.
The only animals we saw were grasshoppers in the meadows and cows.
The forest service could not even place an old picnic table outside of the cabin.
The clearance for the upper bunk to the ceiling was only 12". It could fit gear, but no one for sleeping.
Which explains why there was no ladder.
The cabin is listed under one ranger district, however it is managed under another one. Difficult to gather info.
Good:
The road to the cabin is not as bad as posted. Drive slow and we were fine. No boulders to skirt.
The single bed was wide enough for a married couple.
The outhouse was clean.

Leonard M

Verified

December 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BUCK PARK CABIN

1

Bad:
The cabin sits in the middle of a 100,000 acre 2020 fire. "Scorched Earth" as defined by a wildlife biologist friend.
The only animals we saw were grasshoppers in the meadows and cows.
The forest service could not even place an old picnic table outside of the cabin.
The clearance for the upper bunk to the ceiling was only 12". It could fit gear, but no one for sleeping.
Which explains why there was no ladder.
The cabin is listed under one ranger district, however it is managed under another one. Difficult to gather info.
Good:
The road to the cabin is not as bad as posted. Drive slow and we were fine. No boulders to skirt.
The single bed was wide enough for a married couple.
The outhouse was clean.

Location & Directions for Buck Park Cabin

851 E. 9 Th Street, Weiser, ID 83672 United States

Elevation: 2,220 ft

Getting There

From Council, drive 12 mi northwest on the paved Council-Cuprum Road 002, then 12 mi southwest on the gravel Buck Park Road 055 (high-clearance vehicles are necessary for passage). Continue 0.2 mi south on Buck Park Spur. Expect large rocks and a ...

Nearest town

Weiser, ID - 78 mi

About over 1 hr (119 min) to downtown

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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