No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Paddy Flat Guard Station continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 26 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 15 open for online reservation · 5 reserved · 6 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 12 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 15 of 26 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 cabins| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability cabins
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Cabin East | 8 |
| Cabin West | 7 |
The 2 cabins with the most open cabin-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 4 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site Cabin East.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft. 1 site of 2 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 2 cabins with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin East | 40 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| Cabin West | Not recorded | Yes | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Paddy Flat Guard Station
Overview
The Paddy Flat Guard Station is located in the Payette National Forest of central Idaho. Guests enjoy the remote area for its hunting opportunities and abundance of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle roads and trails. Abundant streams and numerous alpine lakes within travel distance offer fantastic fishing opportunities.
Recreation
The Paddy Flat Guard Station serves as an excellent jumping-off point for adventures via horseback, motorcycle, ATV or hiking. Numerous trailheads within a few miles allow access to alpine lakes for fishing, meadows for watching birds and wildlife, as well as peaks ranging as high as 8,681 foot elevation for excellent views of the South Fork of the Salmon River drainage.
Facilities
Two cabins are available for rental at this guard station. Please be respectful of visitors at the adjacent cabin. The cabins were fully renovated in 2024.
Limited kitchen utensils such as dished and silverware are provided, but please bring your own so you have what you need.
The Guard Station is a "Pack-It-In, Pack-It-Out" facility. All garbage/trash must leave with you. Please clean up after use.
Pets are allowed, however please be sure to clean up after and maintain control of your animal.
Administrative buildings on site are not available for use.
Firewood gathering is available in the forest areas surrounding the Paddy Flat Guard Station, although none is provided on site. Do not bring firewood that is not local to the area. Don't Move Firewood! Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our National Forests by obtaining firewood in proximity to your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
No camping at the guard station. If camping is desired, Kennally Creek Campground, and a number of dispersed campsites are nearby.
Cabin East
The occupancy within the Cabin East is four people. The unit is fully accessible and includes an access ramp off the backdoor. The bathroom has a wheel-chair accessible shower stall, toilet and sink.
A second rental cabin is located at this Guard Station. Please be respectful to other parties using that facility.
Parking: Parking for this unit, is directly behind the cabin, with space for three vehicles.
EAST UNIT ONLY: Up to four head of pack and saddle stock are permitted at this site. Parking is adequate for one four-horse stock trailer. All stock feed must be certified weed free and provided by tenants. Use of the Barn is not allowed.
Update for 2026 : Stock must remain contained within the provided corral or pasture. No pickets or high lines are permitted outside the corral or pasture. However, we recommend supplemental electric fencing due to the location and nature of the facilities, which may not be adequate to contain your stock. Questions on bringing your stock? Call the Payette National Forest at 208-634-0700.
Cabin West
The occupancy within the Cabin West is four people. Sleep quarters are on the second floor and include a queen size bed and twin-size bunk beds. There are two bathrooms at this house. On the first floor, the full bathroom includes a wheel-chair accessible shower stall, toilet and sink. On the second floor, the bathroom includes a tub/shower, toilet and sink.
A second rental cabin is located at this Guard Station. Please be respectful to other parties using the adjacent rental cabin.
There are stairs leading into the unit. The basement is off limits.
This unit does not have a fire pit outside.
Parking: Parking for this unit is near the garage to the rear of the property with capacity for three vehicles.
Natural Features
This Guard Station sits at an elevation of 5,250 feet and is situated within a scenic meadow surrounded by a dense conifer forest. The Payette National Forest contains some of Idaho's most beautiful and diverse country. Located in west-central Idaho, north of Boise, the 2.2 million-acre forest extends 100 miles west to east, from Hells Canyon to the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, and 70 miles north to south, from the Salmon River to the Weiser River.
Nearby Attractions
While the Paddy Flat Guard Station is located within some of the most scenic forest areas of Idaho, you may find a desire to visit "civilization" during your visit. If you hanker for a pizza, hot lunch or subway sandwich, the town of Donnelly is just a bit of back-tracking away. While you are there, take some time to explore the historic town of Roseberry or take the ten mile drive to Gold Forks Hot Springs for a relaxing dip in their pools. While McCall is a bit further of a drive north, a walk through downtown is always a fun way to while away the afternoon. Spend some time on the waterfront, take in a local museum, visit Ponderosa State Park, or take a tour through the McCall Fish Hatchery.
Getting there
If you are approaching the cabin from the north (McCall), drive approximately 9 miles south on State Highway 55. Paddy Flat Road will be a left turn (east). This is Forest Road #388. Follow road #388 approximately 5 miles to Paddy Flat Summit. At the summit take Forest Road #389, which is a slight turn to the right. Follow Forest Road #389 approximately 3 miles to the Paddy Flat Guard Station. If you are driving from the south, Paddy Flat Road will be a right turn approximately 3 miles north of the town of Donnelly. Again, this will be Forest Road #388 heading east. Follow #388 to Paddy Flat Summit, veer right onto Forest Road #389 and continue on to the guard station.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Paddy Flat Guard Station?
Reservations for Paddy Flat Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 15 of 26 tracked site-nights are currently open (57.7%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Paddy Flat Guard Station?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site Cabin East. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Paddy Flat Guard Station fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 2 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 1 of those 2 site has a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Paddy Flat Guard Station?
September 2026, with 15 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 26.
When is the next open date at Paddy Flat Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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