Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Boise National Forest · Lowman, ID

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.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov2 sitesPets okFires ok
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2fires
active
Rx Lowman Wui (prescribed burn) · 7 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Cabins2
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Site guide

2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
001GravelPartialNo / No6 / –Yes
001xGravel6 / –

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 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The cabin sleeps six people and comes with one double bed and three single beds with mattresses. A small couch and a wood stove are located in the front room. Firewood is provided in the adjacent barn, but it may need to be split. The kitchen is equipped with a dry sink, a table with chairs, and a propane fridge and stove. Some pots and pans and a coffee pot are provided. A campfire ring and an outhouse with vault toilet are located outside the cabin. A hand pump for water is available for summer use. No water is available at the cabin in the winter, but snow can be melted. No electricity is provided. Guests must bring garbage bags to pack out trash. Items like bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, first aid supplies, extra toilet paper and an axe are not available.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Warm Springs Guard Station20°30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 24.8°F averageFebruary: 28.9°F averageMarch: 36.9°F averageApril: 43.3°F averageMay: 51.5°F averageJune: 58.9°F averageJuly: 65.7°F averageAugust: 63.7°F averageSeptember: 56.2°F averageOctober: 44.3°F averageNovember: 32.4°F averageDecember: 24.7°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Lowman, 15 miles from the campground at 3,920 feet, station USC00105414 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

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.

Nearest townLowman, Idaho
Coordinates44.1369° N, 115.3229° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Lowman Wui

    7 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Paradise Rx

    37 mi from the campground

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

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceAllan Marsh Travel Center ↗58 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Highway 21, just below the guard station, is known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway. This 131-mile route starts in Boise and meanders through Boise, Salmon-Challis and Sawtooth National Forests, with several points of interest along the way.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Chapman Scenic
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Blue Jay ↗
    4.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 0.9 mi
    Warm Springs ↗
    14 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 1 mi
    Link ↗
    11.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 1.2 mi
    Bonneville
    0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.4 mi
    Ten Mile Ridge ↗
    12.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 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.

Natural features

Towering Ponderosa pines forest this pretty site located in a narrow mountain valley along the South Fork Payette River. The cabin sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet amid steep mountain peaks. This is a wintering area for deer and elk. Summer visitors to the area may see black bears. A variety of bird species make the forest their home year-round.

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 opportunities for trout fishing and swimming. The area around the cabin is a cross-country skiing and snowshoeing playground in winter.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Warm Springs Guard Station?

Sites at Warm Springs Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Warm Springs Guard Station?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Warm Springs Guard Station have?

2 sites, including 2 cabins.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Warm Springs Guard Station?

Yes, pets are allowed at Warm Springs Guard Station. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Warm Springs Guard Station?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Warm Springs Guard Station?

Some hiking trails are nearby. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Warm Springs Guard Station?

Lowman, Idaho. Highway 21, just below the guard station, is known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway.

Source: Getting there

What if Warm Springs Guard Station is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bonneville (1.2 mi, partly first-come), Helende (8.2 mi, partly first-come), and Grandjean Campground (8.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby