Campground Details - BOILING SPRINGS CABIN, ID - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Boiling Springs Cabin is a popular destination for those who enjoy soaking in mineral hot springs. The hot springs at the cabin site, as well as others in the vicinity, have very little silt and algae. Guests who stay here also have a variety of other recreational activities to enjoy.

The cabin is accessible by car in warmer months and by snowmobile in winter. Guests arriving in snowy conditions should be prepared to snowmobile 11 miles to the cabin from the parking area. The cabin offers a few conveniences, but guests will need to bring some supplies and equipment to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Natural Features:

Boiling Springs Cabin is located 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 crisscross the area in winter. Snowshoers and cross-country skiers can also use the trails in winter. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message.

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.

Facilities:

The cabin accommodates six people and has one double bed and three single beds with mattresses. A couch, table and chairs, sink, propane cook range and wood stove are located in the front room. Some dishes, pots and pans may be available. Firewood is provided during winter months, but it may need to be split.

A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are located outside the cabin. A camp host is available during the summer months at nearby Boiling Springs Campground.

Potable water and electricity are not available. Guests need to supply their own drinking water, lighting and garbage bags. Guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. Bedding, pillows, kitchen utensils, toilet paper and an axe are not provided.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Bed(s) Broom & Dust Pan Cabin Rentals Campfire Rings Canoeing Cooking Pots Couches Cross Country Skiing Fire Extinguisher Firewood Fishing Hot Springs Hunting Kayaking	Mattress(es) Mountain Biking Off-Road Vehicle Trails Picnic Area Propane Stove Rafting River Access Snowmobile Trails Snowshoeing Swimming Table & Chairs Trailheads Vault Toilets Wood Stove

Know Before You Go

Please call the Emmett Ranger District at (208) 365-7000 or Scenic Canyons Recreational Services at (435) 245-6521 four days prior to arrival date to confirm the lock combination for the cabin; the combination will be on confirmation later but can change at any time
No potable water is available in the cabin
No garbage service; trash must be packed out
Please do not use tents, motor homes or RVs at the cabin; Boiling Springs Campground is nearby
Maximum occupancy is 6 people
Livestock is not allowed at this site
Access may be difficult in fall and late winter depending on changes in weather; check local conditions for access to the cabin
Parking is limited
Pets are allowed at the cabin, however, they are not allowed on the furniture or beds. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet.
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Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.36417, -115.85667
44°21'51"N, 115°51'24"W

In summer: from Crouch, take Middle Fork Road/Forest Road 698 north 24 miles to the cabin.

Alternate Route: Take FR 698 from Crouch to Trail Creek Campground (17 miles). Turn right on FR 671 to Silver Creek Plunge. Turn left at FR 678 and drive 7 miles to the cabin. Total mileage from Crouch to the cabin via the alternate route is 38 miles.

In winter, all access is over snow. From Crouch, take Middle Fork Road (Forest Road 698) north 13 miles to the snowmobile parking lot at the end of the plowed road on FR 698, just north of Tie Creek Campground. Distance to the cabin from the trailhead is 11 miles.