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Cabin is closed due to roof damage

Al Taylor Cabin

Al Taylor Cabin is located adjacent to Steel Creek near the Continental Divide, at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors come to this area for its beautiful scenery and solitude.

The cabin is surrounded by large douglas fir trees. It is near both Camas Meadows and the Continental Divide, providing incredible views. Guests can drive to the cabin from mid-May through mid-November with the majority of the trip on gravel roads. These roads are only accessible by snowmobile the remainder of the year. 

The cabin can accommodate six people. The cabin has a wood cook stove and wood fireplace as well as propane lights. It provides a small dining table with four chairs. The beds are wooden bunk beds. Other amenities include a fire ring, charcoal grill, picnic tables and a vault toilet - all provided adjacent to the cabin.

Season: Open year-round; Winter access by snowmobile only

Reservations

Season: Open year-round; Winter access by snowmobile only

General Information

Amenities:

  • Broom & Dust Pan
  • Bucket & Shovel
  • Bunkbed(s)
  • Campfire Rings
  • Coleman Lantern (Fuel not provided)
  • Cooking Pots
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Corrals
  • Firewood
  • Propane Lights
  • Table & Chairs
  • Vault Toilets
  • Wood Stove

Season: Open May 15 - March 31; Winter access by snowmobile only 

Closed indefinitely due to roof damage 

For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov

Dubois Ranger District office

Address: 98 N. Oakley P.O. Box 46 Dubois, ID 83423
Phone: (208) 374-5422
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

The cabin can be accessed by traveling west from Kilgore, Idaho, via Forest Road 006 approximately 8 miles to Forest Road 478. Travel Forest Road 478 to the Steel Creek Group Area. The cabin is located just outside of the group area and can be reached by driving through the group area to the cabin. The cabin can also be reached from I-15 at Stoddard Creek Exit. Exit at the Stoddard Creek Exit and travel east on Forest Road 006 approximately 13 miles to Forest Road 478.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Water available 1/4 mile away at Steel Creek group site, bring drinking water during the winter.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated March 14th, 2025