Warm Springs Guard Station - 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.
Warm Springs Guard Station - Rental Cabin
The historic Warm Springs Guard Station cabin is open year-round and has recently been restored to reflect its original finishes and paint. It’s accessible by car from mid-April through mid-December but can only be reached by snowshoes or cross-country skis for the remainder of the year. This charming cabin offers a rustic retreat with a few amenities. Guests should be prepared to bring most of the supplies and gear they need for a comfortable stay. Natural Features: Towering Ponderosa pines forest this pretty site located in a narrow mountain valley along the South Fork Payette River. The cabin sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet amid steep mountain peaks. This is a wintering area for deer and elk. Summer visitors to the area may see black bears. A variety of bird species make the forest their home year-round. Recreation: Some hiking trails are nearby. One trail leads to Bonneville Hot Springs, which is accessible by snowshoes and skis in the winter. Visitors can soak in the waters while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The South Fork Payette River offers opportunities for trout fishing and swimming. The area around the cabin is a cross-country skiing and snowshoeing playground in winter. Nearby Attractions: Highway 21, just below the guard station, is known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway. This 131-mile route starts in Boise and meanders through Boise, Salmon-Challis and Sawtooth National Forests, with several points of interest along the way.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
The cabin sleeps 8 people. Please call the Lowman District office with your reservation number during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, except holidays) for combinations and other inquiries at 208-259-3361. No water is available in the cabin; water is available from a hand pump only in summer. Do not use tents, motor homes or RVs at the cabin. Please pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving. Use of candles is discouraged because of fire danger. Campfires outside the cabin are permitted in metal fire ring only. Pets must be under restrictive control at all times; guests are responsible for cleaning up after pets.
Hours
Open year round. Can accommodate non-motirized vehicles December 15 - April 15.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
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