Description

At this cabin, the Middle Fork of the Boise River is literally in your backyard, and the river offers quality fishing. For hiking, Trail #047 takes you to the scenic Hot Creek and Lake areas. An added bonus is hot springs located on the Middle Fork Boise River off Road #268 about three miles west of cabin. The total distance from Boise ID 62 miles. The Dutch Creek Guard Station is broken up into two separate cabins, main cabin and the office cabin. There is a main cabin that accommodates 4 and a small cabin will also accommodate 4. Neither cabin has running water or electricity. There is a propane heater and a wood stove in the large cabin. There is no heat source in the small cabin. Please come properly prepared in the winter. The outhouse is located near the cabin. Each cabin has one bunk bed and a futon. A campfire ring is located outside the cabin. You can gather firewood around Dutch Creek. This cabin is approximately 46 miles east of Idaho City. From Idaho City take highway 21 for 18 miles to Crooked River-Little Owl Road #384. Turn right and stay on Road #384 for 13.5 miles to North Fork Boise River Road #327. Turn left and stay on Road #327 for 13 miles to Middle Fork Boise River Road #268. Turn right on Road #268 and drive 1 mile to Dutch Creek, they are the double cabins on the left. This road is generally in good, yet somewhat rough condition. It can be traveled in good weather by two wheel passenger cars or trucks. An alternative to Dutch Creek is to drive up Middle Fork Boise River Road #268 at High Bridge on Highway 21 and follow this road for 52 miles to the cabin. This road is usually best in spring/early summer, after which road conditions get dusty and rough.

No groups larger than 6 people are allowed at the cabin or within the cabin yard area. No tents, motor homes or trailers are allowed at this site.