Graham Cabin

P.O. BOX 129
IDAHO CITY, ID 83631

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Pets allowed: all 1 sites
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

Graham Cabin is 53 miles northeast of Idaho City. From Idaho City, take Highway 21 for 18 miles to Crooked River-Little Owl Road #384. Turn left and stay on Road #384 for 4 miles to Pikes Fork Road #312. Turn right and stay on Road #312 for 26 miles. There are only 2 major road intersections on Road #312; just keep bearing right and follow the directional signs. Vehicle access to the area is generally limited from mid-July to the beginning of October due to high elevation snow. The road is extremely rocky and rutted and has steep sections; you also have to ford the river. Only high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Plan on a minimum 3-hour trip from Idaho City to the cabin. Guests arriving on horseback can either ride horses the last 10 miles of Road #312 or ride the 6-mile Horse Heaven Trail from Road # 327 (just beyond Deer Park).

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

8 reviews

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Ruben R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

A great place to go and get away from all the craziness. Cozy cabin, nice hiking. The river has some good deep holes to cool off in and the views from the front porch are spectacular, especially at night on a full moon. Be prepared for a bumpy long drive in and out. Definitely prefer a higher clearance vehicle.

Alan B

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Reviewed a year ago

We had an awesome time. We will definitely be going back. It is very difficult to get into. You do need a four-wheel-drive high clearance vehicle. I thought I could make it 2 Wheel Dr. but I had to get out and put the hubs in 🙌🙌I can’t wait to go back Big rocks creeks to ford very steep grades to climb to get there and mountain beauty.

Matt M

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Reviewed a year ago

I am sure that our rating would have been more had we made it al the way to the Guard Station as we got a flat tire 23 miles in, 7 more to the guard station from Highway 20 at Edna creek. To say it is a rough road is understated. There are several miles of really sharp, rocky, road. High clearance was not the issue. We drove slow, a crawl over it and got the flat tire in an area where there was some dirt on the road but imbedded with rock. Maybe the warning about the road in could include just how bad FS312 Pikes Rd. is and the need for maybe an extra spare tire, as we decided to turn around and at least be headed out if we had another flat tire. We met a guy on the road with the Forest Service, just before we got the flat tire and he told us that the road gets worse. We have traveled the Middle Fork Rd. and some of the North Fork Rd. and stayed at Dutch Creek Cabin and Barber Flats Cabin several times as well as Iron Lake A frame out of Salmon (long trek) with a lot of good memories. The view from Pikes Rd going to Graham guard station is spectacular though and I’d like to try to make it again with a couple extra spare tires.

matthew w

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Reviewed 3 years ago

My father and I stayed at the Graham cabin for five days to fish and dirt bike. It was an awesome stay. The cabin is remote but comfortable enough, in a beautiful setting. The dirt bike trails were a bit grown in but in such a remote setting that is understandable. My father did alright fishing the north fork of the boise. I hope to stay again in the future!

Grant C

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Graham is a nice remote location that is not easily accessible so does not experience high traffic.

Paul P

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Reviewed 4 years ago

We had a lot of fun and really enjoyed our stay at Graham Cabin. Getting there is a chore. You really need a reliable, 4WD vehicle. It's is a long, rocky, and sometimes steep dirt road with a couple water crossings. The cabin is just as advertised: spartan. Make sure you bring plenty of water and other supplies. This is a great location to relax, get away from the population, and enjoy Idaho's mountains.

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