About Big Trinity Lake - Rental Cabins
The Big Trinity cabin and adjacent Little Trinity cabin****offer a quiet retreat in a beautiful high alpine landscape. The cabins are situated within a popular summer recreation area with many activities to enjoy. The cabins have a limited season due to late snow melt, but they are accessible by car. Many creature comforts are provided. However, guests may want to bring some supplies and gear to make their experience more comfortable and enjoyable. **Natural Features:** The cabins are located in a lodgepole pine forest close to the East Fork Roaring River at an elevation of 7,900 feet. They're nestled among four subalpine lakes: Big Roaring River Lake, Little Roaring River Lake, Big Trinity Lake and Little Trinity Lake. The peaks of the Boise Mountains surround the cabins, and Trinity Mountain, the tallest in the range at 9,700 feet, is just to the south. Snow can make this area…
- Fees: Big Trinity cabin fits 6 people. Instructions for the combination lock on the door are located at the gate and cabin entrance; the…
- Managed by: USFS - Boise National Forest
- Where: 24 mi southeast of Idaho City, ID · 43.62862, -115.43724
Things to do:
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring River | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 8.0 mi |
| Trinity Lakes Gs | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Trinity Ridge | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 25.0 mi |
| Big Trinity Lake | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Rainbow Basin | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 4.5 mi |
| Trinity Creek Upper | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve (Dark Sky Reserve), 42 mi.
Dump station: 18.8 mi
Water fill-up: 15.9 mi
Propane: 12.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Big Trinity Cabin 0 mi
- Big Roaring River Lake Campground 0.6 mi
- Dispersed spot · 27 mi SE of Idaho City 4.7 mi
- Elk Valley RV Park 8.8 mi
- Elks Flat Campground 9.4 mi
- Dog Creek (Id) 9.5 mi