Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Boise National Forest · Idaho

Boiling Springs Cabin

The cabin area is open to the general public.Boiling Springs Cabin is a popular destination for those who enjoy soaking in mineral hot springs that are adjacent to the cabin. Other hot springs are within the vicinity as well. Guests who stay here also have a variety of other recreational activities to enjoy, such as fishing, hiking, and off-road motor vehicle riding. The cabin offers many conveniences, but guests should bring some supplies like water and equipment to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay such as padding for the beds. The cabin area is open to the general public and there is sometimes a great deal of foot traffic.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 sitePets ok
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4fires
active
Rx Lowman Wui (prescribed burn) · 27 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Cabins1
This cabin is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed

The cabin accommodates five people. Sleeping quarters consist of one bedroom with wood stove and includes three rustic single beds (one providing a trundle bed) with mattresses. A couch, table and chairs, sink, propane cook range and refrigerator, and wood stove are located in the front room. Some dishes, pots and pans, and other kitchenware are available. Firewood is provided October 15 through December 31, but it may need to be split. A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are located outside the cabin. Camp hosts are available during the summer months at Trail Creek Campground and Boiling Springs Campground. Potable water is available (hand pump outside) during the summer season only. Guests need to supply their own lighting and garbage bags. Guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. Bring your own cleaning supplies. Bedding, pillows, and an axe are not provided.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonMid-May to End of September
ForestBoise National Forest
BookingNo reservations are necessary. The campground is on a first come, first serve basis. This is a fee campground. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Bring cash or check.

Boise National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Boiling Springs Cabin20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.96 inches of precipitation, 21.8 inches of snowFebruary: 2.45 inches of precipitation, 14.1 inches of snowMarch: 2.63 inches of precipitation, 9.2 inches of snowApril: 2.05 inches of precipitation, 3.3 inches of snowMay: 2.13 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowJune: 1.77 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.50 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.44 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.99 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.71 inches of precipitation, 0.9 inches of snowNovember: 2.61 inches of precipitation, 10.1 inches of snowDecember: 3.51 inches of precipitation, 26.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 23.2°F averageFebruary: 27.2°F averageMarch: 34.3°F averageApril: 41.2°F averageMay: 50.0°F averageJune: 56.7°F averageJuly: 65.2°F averageAugust: 64.4°F averageSeptember: 56.0°F averageOctober: 44.6°F averageNovember: 33.1°F averageDecember: 23.8°F average0 in10 in20 in30 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cascade 1 NW, 14 miles from the campground at 4,896 feet, station USC00101514 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 24 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 86 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

In summer: from Crouch, take Middle Fork Road/Forest Road 698 north 24 miles to the cabin. Access can be difficult and refunds are not given due to an inability of your party to access the cabin. Plan ahead. In winter, all access is over snow.

Coordinates44.3642° N, 115.8567° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Electricity is not available.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Lowman Wui

    27 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek Council Mtn Rx

    39 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres

  • Prescribed
    Meadow Marsh Rx

    41 mi from the campground · 70 acres

  • Prescribed
    Goose Rx

    43 mi from the campground · 529 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceNelson's RV's ↗54 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.3 mi
    Middle Fork Payette River ↗
    16.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 0.4 mi
    Wet Foot
    2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 1 mi
    Pine Creek Extension
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1 mi
    West Fork Wet Foot ↗
    12.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.9 mi
    Above M F Payette ↗
    4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 2 mi
    Pine Creek Loop ↗
    5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Boise National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Boiling Springs Cabin is located at an elevation of 4025 ft. in a narrow mountain valley situated between a hot springs, a stream, and the Middle Fork Payette River. The surrounding mountains are steep and densely forested with conifers, but the cabin sits in an open meadow with little shade. Wildlife enthusiasts may spot nesting ospreys along the Middle Fork Payette River. Elk and deer are often spotted grazing along its banks. Bald eagles, hawks, quail and a variety of waterfowl also inhabit the area.

Recreation

Numerous hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails are in the vicinity, including the Middle Fork Trail. Many miles of groomed snowmobile trails criss-cross the area in winter. Snowshoers and cross-country skiers can also use the trails in winter. Sections of the Middle Fork Payette River offers opportunities for rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Anglers can fish for rainbow and bull trout. Big game hunting is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains. Guests can soak in the on-site hot springs during their stay, and a few other hot springs are also nearby for soaking.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Boiling Springs Cabin?

Sites at Boiling Springs Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations are necessary. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Boiling Springs Cabin?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Boiling Springs Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Boiling Springs Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Boiling Springs Cabin. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Boiling Springs Cabin?

Numerous hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails are in the vicinity, including the Middle Fork Trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Boiling Springs Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Silver Creek Campground (3.5 mi, partly first-come), Peace Valley Campground (3.7 mi), and Rattlesnake (6.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby