Warm Springs Guard Station

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Boise National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Boise National Forest 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… Status: none Reservations: Reservations and fees can be found at Warm Springs Guard Station cabin on rec.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Overview Historic Warm Springs Guard Station 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. PLEASE CALL THE DISTRICT OFFICE WITH YOUR RESERVATION NUMBER DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS (8AM - 4:30PM EXCEPT HOLIDAYS) FOR COMBINATIONS AND OTHER INQUIRIES AT 208-259-3361. 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… Getting there: From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 21 northeast 75 miles to Lowman, Idaho. Continue on Highway 21 another 18 miles to milepost 91.2. Turn left on Forest Road 025RC and continue 1.5 miles to cabin when road is open to motorized use. In the winter, park in the plowed parking lot on the left at milepost 91.2 and hike/snowshoe/ski the the remaining distance. From Banks, Idaho, turn right off Highway 55 onto Highway 17, drive 40 miles to Lowman. Turn left onto Highway 21 and go approximately 18… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232400 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov