USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Graham Cabin
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- July 1 to September 5
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,659 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PIKES FORK (NFSR 312) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Boise National Forest
- Nearest town
- IDAHO CITY
- Address
- P.O. BOX 129, IDAHO CITY, ID, 83631
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Graham Cabin, a former Forest Service Guard Station, is an ideal getaway for motorcyclists, flight enthusiasts and equestrians, for whom getting there is half the fun. An airstrip is just across from the cabin for guests who want to fly in, and the surrounding terrain is ideal for traversing on foot, horseback or motorcycle. The cabin is still accessible by car, but only high clearance vehicles 4x4 vehicles.
Guests to the cabin will find a few amenities and may need to bring some additional supplies and gear to make their stay comfortable. The beauty of the surrounding landscape and the abundance of recreational activities provice a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Recreation
Several trails located within 2 miles of the cabin offer superb horseback riding opportunities, including the nearby Horse Heaven Trail. These trails are in varying stages of maintenance, but tend to be in good condition for at least 2 miles. Hikers can follow the river all the way to its headwaters in the Sawtooth Wilderness. Motorcyclists can ride the nearby roads.
Fishing is good in the river and nearby Johnson Creek. Big game hunting is a popular activity in season.
Facilities
Graham Cabin permits six people, but currently is only furnished with five twin beds. Other furnishings include a table with chairs. The kitchen has a wood stove for cooking and heating. Be prepared to collect your own firewood.
An outhouse with vault toilet sits behind the cabin. A picnic table and campfire ring are located just outside. The front porch invites guests to relax and admire the view.
This rustic two-room cabin has no potable water or electricity. Guests need to provide their own drinking water or bring a water filter. Bedding, lighting, cookware, kitchen utensils, matches and first aid supplies are not provided.
Natural Features
Graham Cabin is located on the North Fork Boise River, adjacent to the Sawtooth Wilderness at an elevation of 5,720 feet. The dwelling sits in an open grassy area surrounded by the rugged mountain peaks of the Sawtooth Range, which are dotted with evergreens. The surrounding area still exhibits some signs of a past forest fire.
Wildlife watchers may spot elk, deer, mountain goats, wolves, coyotes, cougars, bobcats and bears. The occasional wolverine may also be seen, as their numbers are growing within the Sawtooth Wilderness.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-3700.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 17° | -5° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 18° | -9° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 23° | 7° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 26° | 13° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 33° | 24° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 42° | 29° | 83° | 5 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 54° | 39° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 53° | 40° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 44° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 33° | 10° | 72° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 25° | -10° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 14° | 0° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Johnson Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Deer Park Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 1 sites
- Queens River Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Riverside Campground · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
- Warm Springs Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi · 2 sites
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