Copper Basin Guard Station Rental Cabin
Copper Basin Guard Station is located in Copper Basin, a rugged and beautiful area in the Pioneer Mountains of south-central Idaho.
Copper Basin is a remote mountain valley with beautiful views, wide open spaces, and mountains in every direction. The Basin is surrounded by both the Pioneer and White Knob mountain ranges, with elevations between 7,500' - 8,000'. Copper Basin has abundant wildlife, numerous streams, and stunning mountain peaks.
Copper Basin offers many recreational opportunities. These include stream and lake fishing, day hikes to high mountain lakes, mountain bike riding, hiking, horseback riding, camping, photography, hunting, off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding, birding, viewing wildlife, and driving for pleasure.
General Information
- This site does not honor America the Beautiful passes.
- The guard station has no electricity, phone service, cell coverage, or internet service.
- All appliances are powered by propane.
- Guests need to bring their own food, toiletries, towels, bedding and trash bags.
- There is no smoking, no candles, and no pets allowed in the cabin.
- Maximum number of people is eight. This includes the occupants of any RVs/motorhomes parked in the parking lot.
- Maximum number of vehicles allowed in the parking lot is three.
- No tents or stock are allowed in the yard or parking area.
- Minimum stay is three nights, maximum stay is six nights.
- Guests are expected to pack out their trash and clean the cabin before leaving and locking up.
Getting There
Directions
From Mackay, Idaho, drive north on Highway 93 approximately 17 miles and take a left on the Trail Creek Road. Travel approximately 15 miles on the Trail Creek Road. This road starts as paved and turns to gravel at approximately 12 miles. Turn left at the Wild horse/Copper Basin turnoff, and continue on this road for approximately 2 miles and bear left on Road #135. This road continues for approximately 14 miles. The Copper Basin Guard Station is on the right at the intersection of Roads 135 and 138.
From Ketchum, Idaho, travel north east on the Trail Creek Road, #208, for approximately 23 miles. Turn right on at the Wildhorse/Copper Basin turnoff and continue on this road for approximately 2 miles. Bear left on Road #135. This road continues for approximately 14 miles. The Copper Basin Guard Station is on the right at the intersection of Roads #135 and #138.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.