## Overview

The Horse Heaven Cabin is a historic cabin that sits between two scenic
wilderness areas in central Idaho. It provides access to a variety of trails
and recreational opportunities unique to the area.

## Recreation

Visitors to the area enjoy big and small game hunting. Proper licenses are
required to hunt within the Idaho and neighboring Montana.  
  
There are a variety of hiking and horseback riding trails in the area.
Bicycles and motorized travel are not allowed within wilderness boundaries.

## Facilities

Visitors to the area enjoy big and small game hunting. Proper licenses are
required to hunt within the Idaho and neighboring Montana.  
  
There are a variety of hiking and horseback riding trails in the area.
Bicycles and motorized travel are not allowed within wilderness boundaries.

## Natural Features

The cabin was built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for use as a
fireman's cabin. It is situated at an elevation of 7,100 feet on a road that
divides the 1.2 million-acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the 2.3 million-
acre Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness areas.  
  
While the cabin is on the edge of an open meadow, most of the area is covered
by coniferous forests. Wildland fires have burned around the cabin in recent
and in years past. The vast wilderness provides a secluded habitat for a wide
variety of wildlife. Populations of mountain lions and grey wolves live in the
area, as well as coyote, fox, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, deer
and black bears.

## Nearby Attractions

The cabin lies near the prehistoric southern Nez Perce Trail, which was used
by Native American tribes as a seasonal migration and subsistence route
between eastern Oregon and Idaho and the buffalo country in eastern Montana.  
  
  
  
Today, the dramatic winding road serves as a boundary between the heart of
thousands of square miles of two designated wilderness areas, the Frank Church
- River of No Return and the Selway-Bitterroot wilderness areas. The area is
some of the wildest land in the country and is well worth the time to explore.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Horse Heaven Cabin is a historic cabin that sits between two scenic wilderness areas in central Idaho. It provides access to a variety of trails and recreational opportunities unique to the area. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Visitors to the area enjoy big and small game hunting. Proper licenses are required to hunt within the Idaho and neighboring Montana. <br><br>There are a variety of hiking and horseback riding trails in the area. Bicycles and motorized travel are not allowed within wilderness boundaries.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Visitors to the area enjoy big and small game hunting. Proper licenses are required to hunt within the Idaho and neighboring Montana. <br><br>There are a variety of hiking and horseback riding trails in the area. Bicycles and motorized travel are not allowed within wilderness boundaries.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The cabin was built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for use as a fireman's cabin. It is situated at an elevation of 7,100 feet on a road that divides the 1.2 million-acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the 2.3 million-acre Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness areas.<br><br>While the cabin is on the edge of an open meadow, most of the area is covered by coniferous forests.  Wildland fires have burned around the cabin in recent and in years past.  The vast wilderness provides a secluded habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Populations of mountain lions and grey wolves live in the area, as well as coyote, fox, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, deer and black bears.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The cabin lies near the prehistoric southern Nez Perce Trail, which was used by Native American tribes as a seasonal migration and subsistence route between eastern Oregon and Idaho and the buffalo country in eastern Montana. <br><br><br><br>Today, the dramatic winding road serves as a boundary between the heart of thousands of square miles of two designated wilderness areas, the Frank Church - River of No Return and the Selway-Bitterroot wilderness areas. The area is some of the wildest land in the country and is well worth the time to explore.</p>

The cabin rental fee is $25 per night, for up to five consecutive nights.
Golden age/access discounts do not apply at this site. The cabin can be
reserved up to 180 days in advance.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Horse Heaven Cabin

## Overview

Magruder Rangers House is one of seven buildings still used by Forest Service
trail crews and wilderness rangers, but it is open to the public through parts
of the year. It provides visitors with access to two designated wilderness
areas, plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and exploration and a
comfortably equipped place to stay.

## Recreation

Hunting, fishing and hiking are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the
area. The adjacent Scenic and Wild Selway River and a variety of nearby
mountain streams are well known for trout fishing. Anglers might see bullhead,
rainbow, steelhead and cutthroat trout, as well as mountain whitefish.  
  
There are a variety of trails that traverse the area, including the 11-mile
Swet Creek Trail. It follows a creek bed and connects to other trails in the
area. It is open to hiking and horseback riding. Bicycles and motorized travel
are not allowed within wilderness boundaries but is allowed on roads.

## Facilities

Hunting, fishing and hiking are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the
area. The adjacent Scenic and Wild Selway River and a variety of nearby
mountain streams are well known for trout fishing. Anglers might see bullhead,
rainbow, steelhead and cutthroat trout, as well as mountain whitefish.  
  
There are a variety of trails that traverse the area, including the 11-mile
Swet Creek Trail. It follows a creek bed and connects to other trails in the
area. It is open to hiking and horseback riding. Bicycles and motorized travel
are not allowed within wilderness boundaries but is allowed on roads.

## Natural Features

The house is located on the Selway River, between the 1.2-million-acre Selway-
Bitterroot Wilderness and the 2.3-million-acre Frank Church-River of No Return
Wilderness areas, at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. It was once the
residence of the district ranger and his family.  
  
  
  
Most of the area is covered by coniferous forests, with open meadows near the
river. Because of its size, the wilderness provides a secluded habitat for a
wide variety of wildlife. Populations of mountain lions and grey wolves live
in the area, as well as coyote, fox, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk,
moose, deer and black bears (learn about outdoor safety).

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 821-3269.

## Nearby Attractions

The adjacent Magruder Road provides drivers with a unique experience in the
back country of Idaho. The road was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps
in the 1930s and remains much the same now as it did then. It continues to the
Nez Perce Pass and is generally open in early June.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Magruder Rangers House is one of seven buildings still used by Forest Service trail crews and wilderness rangers, but it is open to the public through parts of the year. It provides visitors with access to two designated wilderness areas, plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and exploration and a comfortably equipped place to stay.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hunting, fishing and hiking are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. The adjacent Scenic and Wild Selway River and a variety of nearby mountain streams are well known for trout fishing. Anglers might see bullhead, rainbow, steelhead and cutthroat trout, as well as mountain whitefish.<br> <br>There are a variety of trails that traverse the area, including the 11-mile Swet Creek Trail. It follows a creek bed and connects to other trails in the area. It is open to hiking and horseback riding. Bicycles and motorized travel are not allowed within wilderness boundaries but is allowed on roads.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hunting, fishing and hiking are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. The adjacent Scenic and Wild Selway River and a variety of nearby mountain streams are well known for trout fishing. Anglers might see bullhead, rainbow, steelhead and cutthroat trout, as well as mountain whitefish.<br> <br>There are a variety of trails that traverse the area, including the 11-mile Swet Creek Trail. It follows a creek bed and connects to other trails in the area. It is open to hiking and horseback riding. Bicycles and motorized travel are not allowed within wilderness boundaries but is allowed on roads.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The house is located on the Selway River, between the 1.2-million-acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the 2.3-million-acre Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness areas, at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. It was once the residence of the district ranger and his family.<br><br> <br><br>Most of the area is covered by coniferous forests, with open meadows near the river. Because of its size, the wilderness provides a secluded habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Populations of mountain lions and grey wolves live in the area, as well as coyote, fox, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, deer and black bears (learn about <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/bitterroot/learning/safety-ethics" rel="nofollow">outdoor safety</a>).</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 821-3269.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The adjacent Magruder Road provides drivers with a unique experience in the back country of Idaho. The road was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and remains much the same now as it did then. It continues to the Nez Perce Pass and is generally open in early June.</p>

The cabin rental fee is $100 per night, for up to four consecutive nights. No
Golden Age/Access discounts apply at this site. The cabin can be reserved up
to 180 days in advance.

Magruder Rangers House, cabin rental, Idaho

Deep Creek Bridge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930's.

Historic Deep Creek Bridge near Magruder Ranger Station, Deep Creek Ranger Station

Magruder Rangers House - Cabin Rental, Magruder Corridor, Idaho

Magruder Rangers House - Cabin rental

American flag at Magruder Ranger Station.  Magruder Ranger House in the background.

Horse Heaven Cabin

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