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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Accessible by car during this period
Accessible only by snowshoes or cross-country skis for winter sports enthusiasts
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
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- 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.
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