Warm River Cabin
Caribou-Targhee National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: ASHTON, ID, ID
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Warm River Cabin is located less than 20 miles from Ashton, Idaho, at Warm River Springs. An Idaho fish and game hatchery operated here from the 1930s to the 1950s. The cabin was formerly the hatchery manager’s house.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/warm-river-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1938 CCC-built cabin at Warm River Springs with year-round access and unique dual-temperature river feature where a warmer tributary merges with the cold Warm River. Remote location with fishing, hiking, and winter sports opportunities.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, American Bison, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and garter snakes present in area; bird species include American Dipper and Cedar Waxwing.
Insider tips for Warm River Cabin: Book early — this is a popular federal campground High-clearance vehicle strongly recommended; standard vehicles may experience undercarriage damage on access road Locate the warmer river tributary that merges with cold Warm River for better water temperature
Skip Warm River Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You have low-clearance vehicle — road conditions require high-clearance. You expect modern amenities like running water and indoor plumbing.
Best time to visit Warm River Cabin: June-November — Car accessible during warmer months with full range of activities. December-May — Winter sports available via snowmobile and cross-country ski access on groomed trail.
Nearby campgrounds: Grandview Campground (Idaho) (Ashton, ID), Warm River (ASHTON, ID), Riverside (Id - Targhee) (Island Park, ID), Squirrel Meadows Cabin (ASHTON, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Warm River Cabin
Cell signal at Warm River Cabin (ASHTON, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Warm River Cabin is located less than 20 miles from Ashton, Idaho, at Warm River Springs. An Idaho fish and game hatchery operated here from the 1930s to the 1950s. The cabin was formerly the hatchery manager’s house.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
High-clearance vehicle strongly recommended; standard vehicles may experience undercarriage damage on access road
Locate the warmer river tributary that merges with cold Warm River for better water temperature
Car accessible during warmer months with full range of activities
Winter sports available via snowmobile and cross-country ski access on groomed trail
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Ashton ID, travel east-northeast on Highway 47 (also known as the Mesa Fall Scenic Byway) for approximately 15 miles to the intersection of Highway 47 and Forest Road 150. Turn right onto Forest Road 150 and travel approximately 2.5 miles to the intersection of Forest Road 150 and Forest Road 154. Turn right onto Forest Road 154 and travel approximately 1.0 mile to the intersection of Forest Road 154 and Forest Road 367. Keep left on Forest Road 154 for approximately 1.5 miles to the cabin.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caribou-Targhee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Caribou-Targhee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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