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.
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Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Warm Springs Guard Station offers a beautiful and peaceful location with plenty of outdoor activities, including nearby hot springs and trails. Many guests appreciate the well-maintained property and relaxing atmosphere, having enjoyed their stays over the years. Some concerns were noted regarding cleanliness, maintenance, and minor issues like mouse activity and wood supply, but overall, it remains a favored spot for visitors.
I love the location and the cabin is very comfortable. Unfortunately, the cabin is infested with mice so we had night visitors so we had to be very careful with dog food and anything else edible. I was also disappointed in the quality of wood in the garage. It was too green to split even with a good axe. It was crazy seeing axe marks in the firewood rounds from previous guests attempts to split them. I may have to rethink my Idaho plans in the future.
From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 21 northeast 75 mi to Lowman, Idaho. Continue on Highway 21 another 18 mi to milepost 91.2. Turn left on Forest Road 025RC and continue 1.5 mi to cabin when road is open to motorized use. In the winter, park i...
From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 21 northeast 75 mi to Lowman, Idaho. Continue on Highway 21 another 18 mi to milepost 91.2. Turn left on Forest Road 025RC and continue 1.5 mi 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 mi to Lowman. Turn left onto Highway 21 and go approximately 18 mi east to milepost 91.2.
Turn left on Forest Road 025RC and continue 1.5 mi 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.
The Warm Springs Guard Station is accessed via State Highway 21, which can be reached from Boise, Idaho, approximately 75 miles to the southwest, or from Banks, Idaho, approximately 40 miles to the west. Highway 21 leads directly to Lowman, Idaho, and continues east to the cabin location.
