About Warm Springs Guard Station
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. 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…
- Fees: The cabin sleeps 8 people. Please call the Lowman District office with your reservation number during regular business hours (Monday -…
- Managed by: Boise National Forest, FS
- Where: 15 mi east of Lowman, ID · 44.13686, -115.32291
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs G.S. | ATV road | at camp | 2.0 mi |
| Old Hwy 21 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Chapman Scenic | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Blue Jay | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Warm Springs | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 14.3 mi |
| Link | Horse, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 11.8 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 casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Bonneville 1.2 mi
- Campsite · 17 mi E of Lowman 2.3 mi
- Campsite · 13 mi E of Lowman 2.6 mi
- Campsite · 11 mi E of Lowman 4 mi
- Canyon Creek Dispersed Campground 4.8 mi
- Lowman RV Park 5.3 mi