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Payette National Forest › Weiser Ranger District › Idaho
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Campsite #1 at Buck Park Cabin, ID
$50
Cabin Site #1
| 3 people | |
| 3 | good |
8/23
8/26
Campsite #1 Features: Back-In parking, Cabin Site
Campsite Reviews (12)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 67% |
| 4 star | | 8% |
| 3 star | | 17% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@KenR7711474 · Camped on Aug 19, 2025 at Campsite #1
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.
@RogerB3749935 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #1
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.
@AndrewR3887527 · Camped on Oct 23, 2023 at Campsite #1
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.
@GustavoP941298 · Camped on Oct 22, 2022 at Campsite #1
Great cabin! we had a great time
@LeonardM242722 · Camped on Sep 12, 2022 at Campsite #1
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.
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.
@warrenh8233181 · Camped on Sep 2, 2022 at Campsite #1
I have stayed here several times and the grouse hunting is phenomenal. Having a structure and wood stove is so terrific when the nights start getting cold. I agree with feedback that the foldout couch/bed is rickety. The wood stove is super efficient and will keep you warm. Gracious people stay here as evidenced by the wealth of cookware and firewood left behind. There are surplus electric lanterns and they take D batteries; I have no idea if they actually work. I love this cabin and will stay there every year I can get someone to hunt with me. It is sad to see how much is burned, but also reassuring to see how much of it is still okay and the views are still incredible.
@WilliamD160031 · Camped on Aug 29, 2022 at Campsite #1
Cuddy Mountain used to be a first rate place to hunt grouse. The fire that recently burned down Cuddy Mountain almost completely burned down the entire forest. I hunted there last year and this year. There is no sign that the forest has started to rejuvenate it's self. The grouse hunting is gone.
@JoshuaS4039138 · Camped on Oct 1, 2021 at Campsite #1
Two of us came in Oct 1st. Another on the 2nd. The roads are much better than they where in 2019. Still would recommend a pickup or tall SUV. Found the cabin in good shape except for the stone around the stove. Looks like someone was chopping firewood inside the cabin.
We explored the Cuddy Mt and Summer's Grave areas. Excellent views at both locations. Dang, that was a hot fire in 2020. Some of the spots are still black with no vegetation.
Left on the 3rd. Cleaned cabin and swept up with provided broom and dust pan. Had an ax and chainsaw, so cut firewood for about an hour and restocked the cabin.
We explored the Cuddy Mt and Summer's Grave areas. Excellent views at both locations. Dang, that was a hot fire in 2020. Some of the spots are still black with no vegetation.
Left on the 3rd. Cleaned cabin and swept up with provided broom and dust pan. Had an ax and chainsaw, so cut firewood for about an hour and restocked the cabin.
@JoshuaS591 · Camped on Oct 1, 2021 at Campsite #1
Two of us came in Oct 1st. Another on the 2nd. The roads are much better than they where in 2019. Still would recommend a pickup or tall SUV. Found the cabin in good shape except for the stone around the stove. Looks like someone was chopping firewood inside the cabin.
We explored the Cuddy Mt and Summer's Grave areas. Excellent views at both locations. Dang, that was a hot fire in 2020. Some of the spots are still black with no vegetation.
Left on the 3rd. Cleaned cabin and swept up with provided broom and dust pan. Had an ax and chainsaw, so cut firewood for about an hour and restocked the cabin.
We explored the Cuddy Mt and Summer's Grave areas. Excellent views at both locations. Dang, that was a hot fire in 2020. Some of the spots are still black with no vegetation.
Left on the 3rd. Cleaned cabin and swept up with provided broom and dust pan. Had an ax and chainsaw, so cut firewood for about an hour and restocked the cabin.
@DEANK984 · Camped on Aug 16, 2021 at Campsite #1
Excellent and beautiful place to stay despite the rough drive in. The cabin was stocked with utensils and other cooking gear that we did not expect. The futon was comfortable. We did not use the bunk beds. The wood stove kept the cabin almost too warm until early morning hours even though we quit stoking it when we retired for the night. One concern we had (have) is that the site is apparently available for other campers who do not stay in the cabin. This could be a problem for those (like us) who want their privacy, especially if a group was sharing the the site. This also has some bearing on plans to raise the reservation fee from $20 to $50 per night. It would be nice if Recreaton.gov at least requires reservations to camp here to a limited (no more than one) space or limits stay to those who have reserved the cabin.
@DEANK8717725 · Camped on Aug 16, 2021 at Campsite #1
Excellent and beautiful place to stay despite the rough drive in. The cabin was stocked with utensils and other cooking gear that we did not expect. The futon was comfortable. We did not use the bunk beds. The wood stove kept the cabin almost too warm until early morning hours even though we quit stoking it when we retired for the night. One concern we had (have) is that the site is apparently available for other campers who do not stay in the cabin. This could be a problem for those (like us) who want their privacy, especially if a group was sharing the the site. This also has some bearing on plans to raise the reservation fee from $20 to $50 per night. It would be nice if Recreaton.gov at least requires reservations to camp here to a limited (no more than one) space or limits stay to those who have reserved the cabin.
@WilliamD288 · Camped on Sep 30, 2019 at Campsite #1
great cabin to stay in.
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