Boiling Springs Cabin
BOILING SPRINGS CABIN
Part of Boise National Forest
Overview
The cabin area is open to the general public.Boiling Springs Cabin is a popular destination for those who enjoy soaking in mineral hot springs that are adjacent to the cabin. Other hot springs are within the vicinity as well. Guests who stay here also have a variety of other recreational activities to enjoy, such as fishing, hiking, and off-road motor vehicle riding.
The cabin offers many conveniences, but guests should bring some supplies like water and equipment to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay such as padding for the beds.
The cabin area is open to the general public and there is sometimes a great deal of foot traffic.
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 Middle Fork snowmobile parking lot. Refunds are not given due to poor weather conditions.
Facilities
The cabin accommodates five people. Sleeping quarters consist of one bedroom with wood stove and includes three rustic single beds (one providing a trundle bed) with mattresses. A couch, table and chairs, sink, propane cook range and refrigerator, and wood stove are located in the front room. Some dishes, pots and pans, and other kitchenware are available. Firewood is provided October 15 through December 31, but it may need to be split.
A vault toilet, picnic table and campfire ring are located outside the cabin. Camp hosts are available during the summer months at Trail Creek Campground and Boiling Springs Campground.
Potable water is available (hand pump outside) during the summer season only. Electricity is not available. Guests need to supply their own lighting and garbage bags. Guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. Bedding, pillows, and an axe are not provided.
Natural Features
Boiling Springs Cabin is located at an elevation of 4025 ft. 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 criss-cross the area in winter. Snowshoers and cross-country skiers can also use the trails in winter.
Sections of 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.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (541) 351-1182.Important Notices
The lock combination for the cabin will be on the reservation confirmation letter. Please call the Aud & Di Campground Services at (541) 351-1182 for any questions about your reservation or the cabin. Call the Emmett Ranger District at (208) 365-7000 for any additional questions about the area.
Travel into remote locations in the winter requires experience and advance preparation. Be prepared for winter conditions and the possibility of having to camp out on the trail overnight. Let others know of your travel plans, and carry communication, water and food. The trail to the cabin can be difficult to follow and can be very strenuous depending on snow conditions. Arrive early and allow extra time for bad weather or losing the route. Plan ahead and be prepared!
- Potable water is available (hand pump) during the summer season only. Guests must bring water during the winter season.
- 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 5 people
- Livestock is not allowed at this site
Access may be difficult in fall and late winter depending on changes in weather; The cabin may only have access by snowmobile. Check local conditions (and snow levels) for access to the cabin. Refunds are not given for poor weather conditions or inability to access the cabin.
- 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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- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Check-in Time is 2:00pm and Check-out time is 12:00pm
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- WINTER SPORTS - Cross Country Skiing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Kayaking
- BIKING - Mountain Biking
Directions
<p>In summer: from Crouch, take Middle Fork Road/Forest Road 698 north 24 miles to the cabin. Access can be difficult and refunds are not given due to an inability of your party to access the cabin. Plan ahead.<br><br>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.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 541-351-1182
