Third Fork Cabin
Currently closed for the season. Opens around late May 2026. The cabin operates seasonally from mid-April through late October, weather permitting. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Call four days before arrival to confirm lock combination.
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.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
About
Third Fork Cabin is a historic Forest Service guard station nestled in a steep mountain landscape heavily forested with old-growth ponderosa pine at approximately 4,700 feet elevation in Boise National Forest. First established in 1906 as Station 10 and renamed Third Fork in 1908, the current cabin was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933 and has changed little since, aside from a metal roof added before 1984. The rustic cabin accommodates up to four guests with one double bed and two single beds with mattresses. Interior amenities include an indoor flush toilet, shower with hot water heater, propane cook range, refrigerator, propane heater, and a table with chairs. Guests must bring their own bedding, lighting, cookware, and utensils. The fenced yard features a picnic table, campfire ring, and pedestal grill. Potable water is available but bringing a backup supply is recommended. The area offers fishing in adjacent Squaw Creek and big game hunting opportunities. Sagehen Reservoir lies about 18 miles east with trails for OHV use, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, plus fishing and boating. Firewood can be obtained at Antelope Campground, 18 miles away. Tents, motor homes, and RVs are not permitted at the cabin, and livestock is prohibited.
Directions
From Boise, take Highway 55 north to Horseshoe Bend. Turn left on Highway 52 and drive west 9 miles to the junction at Sweet/Ola Highway, then take a slight right. Take this road north 17 miles to Ola. Make a slight left and continue north through Ola on Road 618 (Third Fork Road) to the cabin on the right side of the road. The road changes from pavement to gravel a few miles north of Ola.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| 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 (541) 351-1182 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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