Warm Springs Guard Station

Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: LOWMAN, ID, ID

Price: From $40 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (34 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

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-springs-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

Historic Warm Springs Guard Station is a charming, recently restored cabin offering a rustic year-round retreat with basic amenities including a gas-powered fridge and stove. Google reviewers praise it as one of the nicest forest rental cabins available, with beautiful short hikes and deep snow experiences.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, Mule Deer, Northern Hawk Owl, Calliope Hummingbird, and Western Tanager present within 8km

Insider tips for Warm Springs Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with very limited availability Bring a can opener and most supplies; basic amenities only Winter access requires snowshoes or cross-country skis

Skip Warm Springs Guard Station if: You need full hookups — no hookups available. You require RV access — tent camping only with 2 sites total. You cannot access via car during winter months.

Best time to visit Warm Springs Guard Station: Mid-April to Mid-December — Accessible by car during this period. Mid-December to Mid-April — Accessible only by snowshoes or cross-country skis for winter sports enthusiasts.

Nearby campgrounds: Bonneville (Lowman, ID), Helende (LOWMAN, ID), Grandjean Campground (Lowman, ID), Bull Trout (Lowman, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Warm Springs Guard Station

Cell signal at Warm Springs Guard Station (LOWMAN, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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LOWMAN, ID, ID★ 4.3 (34 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full hookups — no hookups available✕ You require RV access — tent camping only with 2 sites total✕ You cannot access via car during winter months

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with very limited availability

Bring a can opener and most supplies; basic amenities only

Winter access requires snowshoes or cross-country skis

Best: Mid-April to Mid-December

Accessible by car during this period

Best: Mid-December to Mid-April

Accessible only by snowshoes or cross-country skis for winter sports enthusiasts

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, Mule Deer, Northern Hawk Owl, Calliope Hummingbird, and Western Tanager present within 8km

Location

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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. 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 miles to Lowman. Turn left onto Highway 21 and go approximately 18 mi

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Warm Springs Guard Station cost per night?+
Warm Springs Guard Station costs $40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Warm Springs Guard Station open?+
Warm Springs Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Warm Springs Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Warm Springs Guard Station?+
Warm Springs Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Warm Springs Guard Station?+
Warm Springs Guard Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Warm Springs Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Warm Springs Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Warm Springs Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Warm Springs Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$40 /night★ 4.3 (34)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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