Meadow Creek Station
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Red River Rv Dump · 13.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 45.8827, -115.2369
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The cabin sits in a steep-sided canyon along Meadow Creek, a major tributary of the Selway River. It is a 15-mile hike or horseback ride on Trail # 726. The rustic cabin has 6 beds with mattresses, a living room with wood heat, and kitchen facilities with a wood cook stove. A propane refrigerator, stove and lights are provided. There are no modern bathroom facilities or electricity. An outhouse is located near the cabin. The cabin can accommodate up to six people comfortably. Ease of Access is Difficult.
From the USFS.
Is Meadow Creek Station free?
No. Meadow Creek Station charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Meadow Creek Station?
Travel to Lowell, Idaho, located approximately midway between Lewiston, Idaho and Missoula, Montana on Highway 12, milepost 97 at the confluence of the Lochsa and Selway Rivers. Cross the bridge and drive 20 miles up the Selway River. Cross the Selway Falls Bridge on the right. Travel about a mile to the trailhead at Slim's Camp. It's a 15-mile hike or horseback ride on National Recreation Trail #726 to Meadow Creek Cabin. Another route is from Elk City by way of Kirk's Fork Trail #830 to Anderson Butte, then Butte Creek Trail #809 to the Meadow Creek Trail #726. Take a right on this trail approximately 1/4 mile to the Meadow Creek Cabin. This route is open to motorcycles the whole way. This route is a total of approximately 14 miles to the cabin.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
