Buck Park Cabin

851 E. 9TH STREET
WEISER, ID 83672

Overview

Buck Park Cabin is located on Cuddy Mountain, in the Payette National Forest of central Idaho. Guests enjoy the remote area for its hunting opportunities and abundance of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails. The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,280 feet within Buck Park, a scenic meadow surrounded by a dense conifer forest. Rush Lake, Hornet and Lower Hornet reservoirs are nearby.

This very rustic cabin can accommodate a maximum of three people. Metal cots are provided, but guests must bring their own sleeping bags. A wood stove is provided for heat and cooking. No plumbing or electricity is available. A vault toilet is located outside. Guests must bring water, food, bedding and firewood.

High clearance vehicles are recommended for accessing Buck Park Cabin. Further, access to Buck Park Cabin will be challenging if snow has fallen (more likely after mid-October).

Recreation

The cabin sits near small Rush Lake, which offers fishing opportunities. Hornet and Lower Hornet lakes are a short distance away. Hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and off-road enthusiasts will find several motorized and non-motorized trails in the surrounding area.

Facilities

This very rustic cabin can accommodate a maximum of three people. Metal cots are provided, but guests must bring their own sleeping bags. A wood stove is provided for heat and cooking. No plumbing or electricity is available. A vault toilet is located outside. Guests must bring water, food, bedding and firewood.

Horse corrals and hitching racks are available within the cabin complex.

Natural Features

The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,280 feet within Buck Park, a scenic meadow surrounded by a dense conifer forest. Rush Lake, Hornet and Lower Hornet reservoirs are nearby.

The Payette National Forest encompasses some of Idaho's most beautiful and diverse country. Located in west-central Idaho, north of Boise, the 2.3-million-acre forest extends 100 miles west to east, from Hells Canyon to the Middle Fork Salmon River, and 70 miles north to south, from the Salmon River to the Weiser River.

Camp site features

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Largest party: 3 people

Directions

From Council, drive 12 miles northwest on the paved Council-Cuprum Road 002, then 12 miles southwest on the gravel Buck Park Road 055 (high-clearance vehicles are necessary for passage). Continue 0.2 miles south on Buck Park Spur. Expect large rocks and a narrow, one-way road. Buck Park is a 1.5-hour drive from Council, Idaho.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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DEAN K

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This is a great place to spend a few days and this is our third trip to this cabin. One important health concern I have is that the cabin is heavily infested with white-footed mice or deermice and their droppings. The cabin could also use some restorative work. It has degraded significantly since our last visit two years ago, as well as a padlock for the front door. .

Jan W

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The road is rough which my husband loved, but such awesome views on the way there. I couldn’t believe how much of the mountain had burned from the fire years ago. The cabin had little extras like a propane stove, playing cards, mattresses, broom, etc. It’s rustic and could use a little extra care. Outhouse was well maintained. Great fire pit. Bring your own bedding and pillow. Take a small hike, we saw 2 deer. Creek nearby is wonderful, even saw 5 trout surprisingly. We drove up the Cuddy Mountain Trail to the Overlook - stunning views. The road to Hornet Reservoir is pretty rough, but again it’s beautiful with nice areas to picnic or camp close to the water. I’ve driven past the sign to Buck Park many times and always wanted to go see what was out there, and I’m so happy we finally did.

Ken R

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Reviewed a year ago

This one is hard to review. Positives are that it is very isolated and in a beautiful area. Negatives are that it is definitely hard to reach. I went in on a big ADV motorcycle and it was a challenge. No cars are going to make it without some damage. The cabin itself is very small and bare bones. There are lots of cheaper cabins that are much better so I won't be back to this one.

roger b

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Reviewed a year ago

We enjoyed the stay at the cabin.I have been by it several times and decided to rent it with my wife. There was 9 teens camped there with as a work crew cleaning up old fence along the main trails.They didn't bother us at all.The trail getting to it was good as could be expected for the location.The national forest did good on fixing the trail.We would recommend this cabin for a remote getaway.The trail to the lake is a little rougher but when I go to the lake I use my 4 wheeler.Having the toilet there was a plus for my wife.I will be renting it again in the future.There is trails around with scenic views of the snake canyon.

Andrew R

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Awesome cabin, FS had been up to clean for the last time that season a few days before. Tried to leave it super clean. Only stayed a couple nights as I tagged out on my elk hunt on day 1. Had a mouse but the hooks in ceiling worked for storing food out of his reach.

Leonard M

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Reviewed 4 years ago

Bad: The cabin sits in the middle of a 100,000 acre 2020 fire. "Scorched Earth" as defined by a wildlife biologist friend. The only animals we saw were grasshoppers in the meadows and cows. The forest service could not even place an old picnic table outside of the cabin. The clearance for the upper bunk to the ceiling was only 12". It could fit gear, but no one for sleeping. Which explains why there was no ladder. The cabin is listed under one ranger district, however it is managed under another one. Difficult to gather info. Good: The road to the cabin is not as bad as posted. Drive slow and we were fine. No boulders to skirt. The single bed was wide enough for a married couple. The outhouse was clean.

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