About 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…
- 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…
- Managed by: USFS - Boise National Forest
- Where: 12 mi northwest of Smiths Ferry, ID · 44.37319, -116.30189
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rammage Meadows | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 20.8 mi |
| Third Fork Ridge | ATV road | 2.9 mi | 14.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Ponderosa State Park Star Party (Astronomy festival), 38 mi.
Dump station: 15.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Third Fork Cabin 0.1 mi
- Cartwright Ridge Campground 6 mi
- Shady Pines Campground 6.1 mi
- Antelope Campground 6.2 mi
- Sagehen Creek 6.6 mi
- Hollywood Campground 6.8 mi