Barber Flat Cabin
Opens for the 2026 season around May 22. Operating season runs end of May through end of September. Reservations via Recreation.gov required at least 4 days in advance. No RVs, tents, or motor homes permitted. Roads are 2WD accessible but occasionally rough.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
Barber Flat Cabin has a rich history dating back to the early 1920s when it served the Barber Lumber Company and later the Forest Service as a guard station. The current cabin was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935 and retains much of its original character. Situated beneath Hungarian Ridge along the North Fork Boise River, the cabin offers a secluded retreat surrounded by towering Ponderosa pines. The cabin accommodates six guests on two futons and one bunkbed (mattresses provided, but bring your own bedding). The kitchen includes a propane stove, refrigerator, cookware, dishes, and a sink with hot water. The bathroom features a flush toilet, bathtub, and sink. A wood stove provides heat, with firewood available from the surrounding forest. There is no electricity. Outdoor amenities include a picnic table and campfire ring. The Barber Flat Trailhead is nearby, and the Hungarian/Sunset Trail starts about 200 yards north. The area is known for osprey nests, mule deer, elk, wild turkeys, and occasional black bears. The river offers rainbow trout fishing and swimming holes.
Directions
From Idaho City, take State Highway 21 for 2 miles to Granite Creek Road (Forest Road 327). Turn right and travel approximately 25 miles to the cabin. The road becomes North Fork Boise River Road. Drive carefully as this road is heavily traveled.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 392-6681 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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