Copper Basin 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.
Copper Basin Guard Station Rental Cabin
Copper Basin Guard Station is located in Copper Basin, a rugged and beautiful area in the Pioneer Mountains of south-central Idaho. Copper Basin is a remote mountain valley with beautiful views, wide open spaces, and mountains in every direction. The Basin is surrounded by both the Pioneer and White Knob mountain ranges, with elevations between 7,500’ - 8,000’. Copper Basin has abundant wildlife, numerous streams, and stunning mountain peaks. Copper Basin offers many recreational opportunities. These include stream and lake fishing, day hikes to high mountain lakes, mountain bike riding, hiking, horseback riding, camping, photography, hunting, off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding, birding, viewing wildlife, and driving for pleasure.
Before you go
Season
June 1
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$100.00 per night; Minimum stay is three nights, maximum stay is six nights
Restrictions
The guard station has no electricity, phone service, cell coverage, or internet service. • All appliances are powered by propane. • Guests need to bring their own food, toiletries, towels, bedding and trash bags. • There is no smoking, no candles, and no pets allowed in the cabin. • Maximum number of people is eight. This includes the occupants of any RVs/motorhomes parked in the parking lot. • Maximum number of vehicles allowed in the parking lot is three. • No tents or stock are allowed in the yard or parking area. • Minimum stay is three nights, maximum stay is six nights. • Guests are expected to pack out their trash and clean the cabin before leaving and locking up.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.