Boiling Springs Rental Cabin
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Boiling Springs Rental Cabin
Boiling Springs cabin is a popular destination for those who enjoy soaking in mineral hot springs. The hot springs at the cabin site, as well as others in the vicinity, have very little silt and algae. Guests who stay here also have a variety of other recreational activities to enjoy. The cabin is accessible by car in warmer months and by snowmobile in winter. Guests arriving in snowy conditions should be prepared to snowmobile 11 miles to the cabin from the parking area. The cabin offers a few conveniences, but guests will need to bring some supplies and equipment to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Natural Features: Boiling Springs cabin is located in a narrow mountain valley situated between a hot springs, a stream and the Middle Fork Payette River. The surrounding mountains are steep and densely forested with conifers, but the cabin sits in an open meadow with little shade. The two-room cabin can sleep up to six people on four beds and a couch. Wildlife enthusiasts may spot nesting ospreys along the Middle Fork Payette River. Elk and deer are often spotted grazing along its banks. Bald eagles, hawks, quail and a variety of waterfowl also inhabit the area. Recreation: Numerous hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails are in the vicinity, including the Middle Fork Trail. Many miles of groomed snowmobile trails crisscross the area in winter. People who snowshoe and cross-country skiers can also use the trails in winter. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. The Middle Fork Payette River offers opportunities for rafting, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Anglers can fish for rainbow and bull trout. Big game hunting is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains. Guests can soak in the on-site hot springs during their stay, and a few other hot springs are also nearby for soaking.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Please call Aud & Di Campground Services at (541) 351-1182 or Emmett Ranger District at (208) 365-7000 four days prior to arrival date to confirm the lock combination for the cabin; the combination will be in the confirmation letter but can change at any time. Maximum occupancy is 5 people.
Hours
Generally May – December.
Restrictions
Travel into remote locations in the winter requires experience and advance preparation. Be prepared for winter conditions and the possibility of having to camp out on the trail overnight. Let others know of your travel plans, and carry communication, water and food. The trail to the cabin can be difficult to follow and can be very strenuous depending on snow conditions. Arrive early and allow extra time for bad weather or losing the route. Plan ahead and be prepared! Potable water is available (hand pump) during the summer season only. Guests must bring water during the winter season.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.