Campground Details - JOHNSON CREEK GUARD STATION, ID - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Johnson Creek Guard Station was built in 1922 and offers a charming mountain respite with modern conveniences. The cabin offers nearly everything needed for a pleasant and comfortable stay.

Peak season for the cabin is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles via dirt and gravel roads, but trailers are not recommended.

Natural Features:

Johnson Creek sits in a pretty mountain meadow a stone's throw from scenic Johnson Creek, a tributary of the South Fork Salmon River. Mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest surround the cabin.

Wildlife watchers may see deer, elk, bear and moose. Bald eagles are often spotted soaring overhead.

Recreation:

The cabin is near several trailheads into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. These non-motorized trails are popular for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Off-road vehicle trails are also nearby. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message.

The South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek offer opportunities for fishing. Berry picking and hunting are popular pastimes in season.

Facilities:

The rustic cabin has two twin beds with mattresses, two cots, a couch and a heater. The kitchen is equipped with a table and four chairs, an electric range and a refrigerator. Cookware and utensils are provided, including saucepans, pots and lids, plates, bowls, cups, mugs, utensils, knives, a cutting board, salad bowl and cookie sheet.

A modern bathroom with a flush toilet and shower is available. Two picnic tables, a campfire ring and two grills are located outside behind the cabin.

Guests must bring garbage bags to pack out their own trash. Bedding, lanterns or flashlights, towels and emergency drinking water are not provided.

Nearby Attractions:

The tiny community of Yellow Pine is just north of the cabin and offers limited services. The popular Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica Festival is held annually in August.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Bed(s) Berry Picking Campfire Rings Clothesline Cooking Pots Cooking Utensils Cot(s) Couches Drinking Water Fishing Flush Toilets Grills Hiking Historic Sites	Horseback Riding Trails Hunting Mattress(es) Mountain Biking Off-Road Vehicle Trails Oven Parking Area Picnic Area Refrigerator Showers Table & Chairs Trailheads Wildlife Viewing

Know Before You Go

Guests must bring the combination to the lock and directions to the cabin
Cabin is pack-it-in/pack-it-out
The campfire ring can be used, but no large bonfires please
Tents, RVs and motor homes are not allowed at this site
The cabin is accessible by most vehicles but trailers are not recommended
Guests should be aware that there may be air traffic overhead coming to and from a nearby airstrip.
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Livestock are not permitted at this site

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.92806, -115.4775
44°55'41"N, 115°28'39"W

From Cascade, ID, head north on ID-55/Main Street toward McCall, ID. Turn right/east on FH-22/Warm Lake Road. Stay on this road for about 35 miles. Turn left/north on Road 413/Johnson Creek Road. Stay on this road for about 22 miles. The cabin sits on the right/east side of the road. Look for the Forest Service sign.

This is good unpaved road, but there are a few narrow and steep sections with few pull-outs, and there may be some washboard sections. Use low gears. Some sections of the road are steep.

For additional information, the Cascade District Office is located in Cascade on the north end of town off Highway 55 on the right side of the road. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on federal holidays. Please call the office at (208) 382-7400 for information on alternate routes.