Copper Basin Guard Station

Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID · ≈91.6 mi to Twin Falls
Sites
1
Max rig
35 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
91.6 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Cabin renters seeking solitude
  • Hiking and fishing enthusiasts
  • Horseback riding and hunting
  • Wildlife viewing adventures

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Visitors needing cell service
  • Those near town amenities

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

1 Cabin (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesRestroom on siteShowers
Activities
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Twin Falls, ~91.6 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

Overview Copper Basin Guard Station is located in Copper Basin, a rugged and beautiful area in the Pioneer Mountains of south-central Idaho. Recreation 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. Facilities The Copper Basin Guard Station is a 900 square foot, two bedroom log cabin that can sleep up to six adults comfortably, with room for eight people total. The cabin comes furnished with one queen bed with mattress, two full sized bunk beds with mattresses, and a queen sized sleeper couch in the living room. Other amenities include a propane cook stove, propane refrigerator, propane furnace, propane lights, wood stove, table with benches and chairs, table settings for eight, kitchen tools and cleaning supplies. The bathroom has hot and cold running water, a flush toilet, and a shower. The Copper Basin 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 garbage service. No pets allowed in the cabin. Campfires are allowed only in the metal fire ring that is provided. Natural Features 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. Nearby Attractions Nearby attractions include fishing in the East Fork of the Big Lost River, OHV riding on the Lake Creek Trail, hiking on the Bellas Trail, and horseback riding on the Broad Canyon Trail.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground