Copper Basin Guard Station, Mackay, ID

Copper Basin Guard Station is located in the Lost River Ranger District, Salmon-Challis National Forest (3 hrs 26 min northeast of Twin Falls, ID) with an elevation of 7,833 feet. The site is normally open from mid June to the end of September. There is a fee of $100.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.

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@CharlesE498863 · Camped on Sep 12, 2023 at Campsite #1

We Stayed 3 Nights in September and just loved it.We Drove in from Ketchum ID and bought supplies there. Don't mess around, assume you need to bring everything because its two hours of washboard road back to the store.During our stay, it was very dry so we used FS142 to make a shorter route out to Mackay, ID.No CELL, but take FS142 to the Top of Corral Creek Summit. Take the short FS747 to look out east and you will also get CELL Service.Cabin was very clean, almost everything worked including hot water and stove and propane lights with extra mantels.Furnace would not light and we were worried until we realized the propane lights gave off plenty of heat to warm the place up to 75.Beds were hard, but clean and we put on covers and sheets and warm comforters for the cold night. Never had to use the wood stove.Amazing Dark Skies and fenced area around cabin and larger fence around area kept the cows at a good distance.We made three full meals using all the cookware and stove.Tons of hiking west along Copper Basin Loop Road. Hunters on ATVs were around, but respectful and many trails were horses and people only and we had them to ourselves. Nearby Trails include Goat, Betty and Baptie Lakes via Broad Canyon, Standhope Peak Loop, Big Black Dome and others.Bring a Map or download offline maps so you know the area and know the roads.We cleaned and left it as good or better than we arrived including using the sweeper.One of my favorite USFS Cabin Trips. Will be back.

@MarieH6728241 · Camped on Jul 29, 2023 at Campsite #1

Great cabin. Beautiful views.

@AnnaG4813831 · Camped on Jul 8, 2022 at Campsite #1

The best place <3 We've stayed here twice now and everyone in the group has loved it! Super comfortable, so many amenities that it feels downright luxurious. Heck, just having running water and showers in the middle of nowhere feels glamorous. Perfect basecamp for us peakbaggers. 11/10 would recommend!

@BlaineF6942844 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #1

Probably my best stay ever. The cabin was clean and very well kept. Fall colors at their best. Mountains are magnificent, lots of contrasts. There are so many canyons and streams/lakes to see. There was something to see in any direction

@BlaineF577 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #1

@danl553 · Camped on Aug 20, 2021 at Campsite #1

Thank you for providing a great location and such an accommodating facility. Cleaned, stocked with pot and pans, glass etc., such a nice place to use as a home base. Great communication and logicalities. Please thank everyone involved, especially, the crew who cleans and stocks the cabin. Thanks again Dan

@DanL7708727 · Camped on Aug 20, 2021 at Campsite #1

@RamonH1352903 · Camped on Jul 31, 2021 at Campsite #1

What an awesome place!

@RamonH747 · Camped on Jul 31, 2021 at Campsite #1

What an awesome place!

@SusanH950 · Camped on Jul 25, 2021 at Campsite #1

One of the best FS cabin we have stayed at. The cabin was clean, all the propane powered appliances worked….and indoor plumbing! We had been informed of non-potable water so we brought our own drinking water, there were also potable water jugs provided by the FS. The cabin was well equipped with cookware, utensils, dishes, and kitchen clean up stuff, plus it was well organized and in place. Beds were comfortable, good storage areas for stuff in each bedroom. The only drawback were the cows mooing under the windows at 5:00a.m. There were lots of cattle when we were there in late July. The waters were lower than normal this year so fishing was not great, caught enough for a dinner but managed to see beaver and moose along a nearby stream so we were not disappointed. Bottom line: good cabin, fishing waters, and wide open spaces. Thanks FS!

@SusanH8664991 · Camped on Jul 25, 2021 at Campsite #1

@AaronF3666152 · Camped on Jul 16, 2021 at Campsite #1

Fantastic area, good accommodations. Thanks!

@AaronF485 · Camped on Jul 16, 2021 at Campsite #1

Fantastic area, good accommodations. Thanks!

@DarleneB491 · Camped on Jun 23, 2021 at Campsite #1

A wonderful cabin in a spectacular location. We saw so much wildlife, Elk, Deer, Mountain goat, Antelope with twins, Badger & Coyote. The views from the cabin are breathtaking. We hiked to a high mountain lake (Green Lake) and did some fly fishing. We can't wait to go back. Suggestions to make it even better- the bunk buds were listed on website, as twin size, but they are actually full size, so our bedding did not fit. We have rented many cabins, and this cabin is at the top of our list for being one of the nicest.

@DarleneB833086 · Camped on Jun 23, 2021 at Campsite #1

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