Third Fork Guard Station - Rental Cabin
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Third Fork Guard Station - Rental Cabin
Third Fork cabin is a former guard station, first established in 1906 as Station 10 and renamed Third Fork in 1908. A cabin was built at that time, which existed until the site was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. The current cabin’s exterior has changed little since that time, with the exception of a metal roof being added sometime before 1984. The cabin is typically available between mid-April and late October, and it’s accessible by car. Many modern comforts are provided at the cabin, but guests may need to bring some additional supplies and gear for their stay. Natural Features: Third Fork Cabin sits in a steep mountain landscape heavily forested with old-growth Ponderosa pine at an approximate elevation of 4,700 feet. Tall grasses and various hardwoods grow on the site. Small mountain streams with native fish flow nearby, and the area is marked by unusual juxtapositions of basalt and granitic rock. Wildlife watchers may spot elk or deer wandering through the area during dawn or dusk, as well as glimpse a bear or moose. Birders can look for a wide variety of bird species. Recreation: There are several mountain biking and hiking trails crisscrossing the area. Anglers can fish in adjacent Squaw Creek, and big game hunting is also a popular pastime. Nearby Attractions: Sagehen Reservoir is a popular recreation area about 18 miles east of the cabin, offering numerous trails for off-road vehicles, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Fishing and boating are permitted in the reservoir, and there is also a picnic area at Sagehen Dam.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Please call the Aud & Di Campground Services at (541) 351-1182 or Emmett Ranger District at (208) 365-7000 four days prior to your arrival to confirm the lock combination for the cabin; the combination will be on the reservation confirmation letter but can change at any time.
Hours
Generally April - October.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.