Campsite #1 at Al Taylor Cabin, ID

@LeeR4104841 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #1

I spent a quiet 3 days at Al Taylor. This is my fourth visit there. I just needed some quiet and solitude and Al Taylor delivers.

@SamanthaF96686 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #1

Stayed over Labor Day Weekend 2024. It was a beautiful stay! The Steel Creek group site was *packed* that weekend and they all had dirt bikes, so it was a little noisy at times. But I love the fenced in portion of the site for privacy (although a few people jumped the fence and walked up the road to take a little look). Haha, can't always help who the neighbors are, but the site and the cabin are great. The outhouse is great.

@TinaH2927752 · Camped on Aug 5, 2023 at Campsite #1

That cabin was beyond perfect. Ive never felt so at peace as I did there with my pup. Im thankful I was able to get my small motor home up in there because she has a fridge that kept my food cold. Id love to come back there one day again.

@JeanneF1190030 · Camped on Jun 21, 2023 at Campsite #1

Staying at the AL Taylor cabin was one of the most amazing trips we have ever taken. It is clean and well kept and the surroundings are a little bit of heaven. Hiking and sitting are everything you need here for a perfect stay!

@KathyF2E2A5FD5 · Camped on Jun 6, 2023 at Campsite #1

This is a cozy, clean, well cared for cabin. Tucked away yet easy to get to. It has clean bathrooms and all the off grid amenities one could want.

@RobertP6375002 · Camped on Oct 2, 2022 at Campsite #1

Please see our review from 9/20/21 for more info.

Forgot to mention some things in our last review. There is a horse corral with a little area dug out for water from the creek. Also the fire pit has 2 grill surfaces and a bar to hang items over the fire for cooking and warming. There is plenty of seating out front with the two picnic benches and additional benches.

The water pump at the group campground was not working during our stay.

We reported to the ranger office the one bedroom with two single beds that the mantles were gone and the one in the kitchen needing replacing.

Don't forget to call to get the combination as it is not emailed like most other cabins! We were staying at several cabins this trip and forgot to but LUCKILY the combination was still the same from our last visit. WHEW!

Great place and great price! Not getting expensive like cabins in Montana...Yet.

@JoeB9521197 · Camped on Nov 5, 2021 at Campsite #1

Winter visit required the use of the stove which is nearly impossible to start and maintain without getting a lot of smoke into the cabin. Once started the stove works well, but you have to go through the operation instructions. Propane is connected for lamps, but you should bring your own stove as the wood fired stove leaks additional smoke into the cabin if you attempt to use it. The mattresses are quite comfortable. It's also worth noting that the woods in the area are quite walk-able due to the decimation left behind by the local cattle.

@JoeB420 · Camped on Nov 5, 2021 at Campsite #1

Winter visit required the use of the stove which is nearly impossible to start and maintain without getting a lot of smoke into the cabin. Once started the stove works well, but you have to go through the operation instructions. Propane is connected for lamps, but you should bring your own stove as the wood fired stove leaks additional smoke into the cabin if you attempt to use it. The mattresses are quite comfortable. It's also worth noting that the woods in the area are quite walk-able due to the decimation left behind by the local cattle.

@JeffR314 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

The location of this cabin is excellent and the site is very nice, overlooking the creek and mountains with open forest behind. It was clean when we arrived and was perfect for our hunting party. The beds were far more comfortable than expected, and kitchen well stocked, pit toilet very clean. The only issue we had was with the wood burning insert in the fireplace with smoke coming in the cabin so hopefully whatever blockage there was has been fixed.

@jeffr2985886 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

The location of this cabin is excellent and the site is very nice, overlooking the creek and mountains with open forest behind. It was clean when we arrived and was perfect for our hunting party. The beds were far more comfortable than expected, and kitchen well stocked, pit toilet very clean. The only issue we had was with the wood burning insert in the fireplace with smoke coming in the cabin so hopefully whatever blockage there was has been fixed.

@RobertP952 · Camped on Sep 20, 2021 at Campsite #1

Very scenic with good amenities.

You can get there in a car in season.

One bedroom has two twin beds with one propane light.

One bedroom has two bunk beds with one propane light.

Main room has stove in additional to fireplace, with newer dining table, newer storage unit and newer storage kitchen prep table. 3 light propane unit in center ceiling. This place is maintained better by local USPS office than many other cabins we have stayed.

Very nice floor especially compared to other cabins.

Bring tarp, sheet or use mattresses to block one of the bedrooms if you are not using to conserve heat in cold months.

Hand pump for water at campground nearby. Sadly no sink in unit.

Good size porch.

Fire pit with two picnic tables.

Tarps are there to cover wood which is nice.

A rarity in that there is trash collection so you don't have to haul around in your vehicle when leaving.

Nice ADA pit toilet.

Locked gated entry for privacy.

Nice quiet area although some reported complaints over campers noise and ATV noise from nearby campgrounds from journals. Maybe not go on holiday weekends or weekends in general if possible.

It seems Al Taylor who built the cabin was short and had short family members and friends. Watch your head going in and out of the cabin. Was aware of this but STILL hit my head a few times.

This is one of the most enjoyable cabins we have stayed at especially for $35. This is why you see it rented so much. We will stay again if ever in the area. You should stay too.

@MarionF979 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #1

It was great. Sorry to see so many disrespectful people who feel the need to carve their names in the logs. I really prefer not knowing who they are unless It's in notebook .

@MarionF8256437 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #1

It was great. Sorry to see so many disrespectful people who feel the need to carve their names in the logs. I really prefer not knowing who they are unless It's in notebook .

@BlaineF6942844 · Camped on Sep 6, 2021 at Campsite #1

Wonderful experience.
Great cabin
I will probably visit this area and cabin every year.

@BlaineF577 · Camped on Sep 6, 2021 at Campsite #1

Wonderful experience.
Great cabin
I will probably visit this area and cabin every year.

@SuzanneH221 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #1

Love this cabin! Great view from porch,outdoor restroom is always clean when we arrive.Quiet & Very Peaceful setting.
There are items for use left by other travelers which is nice also.My family & I have been there multiple times & have such
a great time making memories there.This is one of the nicer cabins available.

@SuzanneH809792 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #1

Love this cabin! Great view from porch,outdoor restroom is always clean when we arrive.Quiet & Very Peaceful setting.
There are items for use left by other travelers which is nice also.My family & I have been there multiple times & have such
a great time making memories there.This is one of the nicer cabins available.

@SteveC5760416 · Camped on Jul 20, 2021 at Campsite #1

Al Taylor cabin is a jewel in the Forest Service cabin rental program. One point where the cabin falls short is the forest's/district's livestock authorization of grazing. The intensity of use that seems to be authorized based on my mid-July visit and the continuing presence of cattle remaining outside the cabin's exclusion area leads this retired rangeland management specialist to believe that the priority is to maximize livestock production from this unit of our national forests at a cost to other resource values. Dispersed campsites have become sites of intense livestock impacts to soil and sites of heavily concentrated manure. Note that some cattle manure was also present within the cabin fenced enclosure. While the grazing resilient vegetation communities present adjacent to the cabin enclosure may be able to withstand this level of grazing, recreation values are significantly impacted by this intensity of use. As a professional, it is my opinion that the diversity of floral species present under this intensity of use has also been impacted, resulting from selectivity by grazing animals. Wildlife habitat and the diversity of species including insects has likely been negatively impacted as the result of selective grazing of these floral species. While I would likely return to Al Taylor cabin in the future, I hope that the Forest Service has evaluated the grazing authorization within this unit and considered information provided to them by a number of renters in the cabin log regarding livestock grazing.

@SteveC134 · Camped on Jul 20, 2021 at Campsite #1

Al Taylor cabin is a jewel in the Forest Service cabin rental program. One point where the cabin falls short is the forest's/district's livestock authorization of grazing. The intensity of use that seems to be authorized based on my mid-July visit and the continuing presence of cattle remaining outside the cabin's exclusion area leads this retired rangeland management specialist to believe that the priority is to maximize livestock production from this unit of our national forests at a cost to other resource values. Dispersed campsites have become sites of intense livestock impacts to soil and sites of heavily concentrated manure. Note that some cattle manure was also present within the cabin fenced enclosure. While the grazing resilient vegetation communities present adjacent to the cabin enclosure may be able to withstand this level of grazing, recreation values are significantly impacted by this intensity of use. As a professional, it is my opinion that the diversity of floral species present under this intensity of use has also been impacted, resulting from selectivity by grazing animals. Wildlife habitat and the diversity of species including insects has likely been negatively impacted as the result of selective grazing of these floral species. While I would likely return to Al Taylor cabin in the future, I hope that the Forest Service has evaluated the grazing authorization within this unit and considered information provided to them by a number of renters in the cabin log regarding livestock grazing.

@BethR770 · Camped on Jul 18, 2021 at Campsite #1

The cabin was wonderful. Such a unique and perfect place. There were lots of cows ranging in the area but unfortunately that seems to have kept away the wildlife. Cows make some pretty unique sounds though! I would have given the cabin 5 stars but for our disruptive neighbors in the Steel Creek Group Campground who decided to spend 2 hours illegally shooting off rounds during our stay. For a truly serene experience, rent the group campground too so that no one is there to bother you and you can feel safe exploring the area.

@BethR6676406 · Camped on Jul 18, 2021 at Campsite #1

The cabin was wonderful. Such a unique and perfect place. There were lots of cows ranging in the area but unfortunately that seems to have kept away the wildlife. Cows make some pretty unique sounds though! I would have given the cabin 5 stars but for our disruptive neighbors in the Steel Creek Group Campground who decided to spend 2 hours illegally shooting off rounds during our stay. For a truly serene experience, rent the group campground too so that no one is there to bother you and you can feel safe exploring the area.

@MarkD7704923 · Camped on Jun 21, 2021 at Campsite #1

After driving almost 500 miles to get there, the lock didn’t work. I turned around and drove almost 500 miles home. I have alerted the Dubois FS staff and I understand its been remedied.

Defective Master lock. No fault of the FS.

Mark

@markd597 · Camped on Jun 21, 2021 at Campsite #1

After driving almost 500 miles to get there, the lock didn’t work. I turned around and drove almost 500 miles home. I have alerted the Dubois FS staff and I understand its been remedied.

Defective Master lock. No fault of the FS.

Mark

@DavidC419 · Camped on Jun 7, 2021 at Campsite #1

If you are looking for solitude and a great view this cabin is a must do. This cabin is GREAT!!! but make sure you bring plenty of water, a good cooler and the want to be in a quiet setting

@ToniC795 · Camped on May 31, 2021 at Campsite #1

Beautiful and amazing location! Very remote. Do not go by Google Maps as it will take you to a closed road. Had the entire valley to ourselves. Great cabin with everything we needed. Would definitely go back!